What is the difference between one-way and two-way sync?In one-way sync, Sync Center copies files or other information from one location to another location, but no files are ever copied back to the first location. In two-way sync, Sync Center
copies files in both directions, keeping both locations in sync with each other. Most sync partnerships are automatically set up to perform either one-way or two-way sync, although some sync partnerships let you choose. Here are some examples of each: | • | One-way sync. You might set up one-way sync for a portable music player where you instruct Sync Center to copy every new music file from your computer to the music player but never to copy music files in the other direction (from the portable player to your computer). With this type of one-way sync partnership, Sync Center would copy all new music files it finds on your computer to the portable player, and delete any files from your portable player that you delete from your computer. | | • | Two-way sync. You might set up two-way sync between a mobile device and a computer, where you instruct Sync Center to copy the newest version of any file it finds on your computer or device to the other location, overwriting any older versions of the same file. This is a good way to sync if you work with the same files on both the mobile device and computer, and you want to make sure you always have the most recent version of every file you've worked on, no matter which machine you are using. Two-way sync is commonly used in work environments, where files are often updated in more than one location and then synced with other locations. |
Mobile device __elbasuer__ Mobile device
A piece of handheld equipment such as a portable music or video player, PDA (personal digital assistant), mobile phone, or Windows Mobile device that works on its own but can also connect to a computer. Many of these devices can sync information with Windows.
Sync partnership __elbasuer__ Sync partnership
A profile in Sync Center that specifies how and when files are synchronized between two locations (such as between a computer and a mobile device.)
Sync
The process of reconciling the differences between a file stored in one location and a copy of the same file stored in another location.
Location
Any disk drive, folder, or other place in which you can store files and folders. Programs will commonly ask you to choose a location to save a file.
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