Comments on: Use Windows Briefcase to sync to a USB flash drive

By: PogiDaga

PogiDaga — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:32:27 +0000

Or you can try a new utility from Microsoft called SyncToy. Version 2.1 was released late last year.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=C26EFA36-98E0-4EE9-A7C5-98D0592D8C52&displaylang=en

By: skip

skip — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:28:44 +0000

I has a briefcase icon on my desktop. Not sure how it got there. Yahoo said I was sharing? Have I been hacked?

By: DonS

DonS — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:55:53 +0000

The problem I have is when I move the briefcase to the flash and try to open later at home th files are either orphaned, or not there at all. If I just copy the files, they are on the flash, but as we all know, I cannot sync between flash and PC. Suggestions?

By: Chris Magnusson

Chris Magnusson — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 18:23:53 +0000

I ordered a 2GB flash drive a few days ago and this sounds interesting. However, I have no Briefcase option on the New menu, nor is there any mention of it in Add/Remove Windows Components under Add or Remove Programs. I’m running a fully-patched machine, so Windows is completely up to date.

Is there a download from Microsoft to install the Briefcase app? I have no actual Windows CD as I have a Tecra M4 and therefore just the restore CD.

By: jk

jk — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 13:45:56 +0000

DavidC, keep posting good stuff and I’m sure we’ll be back. :)

By: Robin Capper

Robin Capper — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 00:09:45 +0000

Strange timing, I’ve been doing this for ages yet just yesterday someone at work commented they’d never thought of it.

I like Briefcase as, although basic, it allows you to sync selected folders or individual files and will work on all Windows machines with no software install.

By: DavidC

DavidC — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 20:59:02 +0000

Hey James

Just wanted to stop by and say hello, and thanks for dropping by my site. Hope your readers find it useful.

DavidC

By: acjif98

acjif98 — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 20:44:02 +0000

It’s funny. I use the Briefcase function quite a bit between my notebook and our network. Syncing it with a USB drive makes perfect sense. Never thought of it. Simple makes good.

Thanks for the tip.

By: Windows Briefcase and your USB Flash Drive

Windows Briefcase and your USB Flash Drive — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 16:03:27 +0000