Folder synchronization

[Eriol]

Hello,
I have a very large folder with many subfolders and files within those subfolders. What I am attempting to do is make a copy of it on my laptop. Im tranfering these files across my wireless network and the first time I did it it took approximatly 3 hours.
The hard part is I keep adding to the folder on my desktop regurally and frequently. I would like to figure out how to transfer only the new files to the laptop instead of having it copy every file over again (since it takes so long). When I drag the folder over to my laptop it only asks if I want to recopy everything or cancel it althougher. Neither of which is a good option for me.
Dragging the individual files over is not an option since I only update my laptop about once a month, when I take it on a business trip, and trying to remember exactly what files are new and exactly where I put them would be a challenge.

Also, I am running XP home on both.

Thanks

[TwoRails]

SyncBack should do what you want. I have used the free version which I don't think supports networking. Here's their site:

http://www.2brightsparks.com/syncback/syncback-hub.html

[Eriol]

worked great over my network after I mapped the drive.
Thanks tworails

[TwoRails]

Glad it worked -- Just so I'm clear: you used the free version ?

[Eriol]

yes, however the trial period expires in 30 days. do you know of a freeware that does the same thing that doesnt have an expiration. If not I'll probably have to cough up the 30 bucks in a month.
thanks again

[Alaron]

The Freeware version does not have a trial. It is a bit tough to find on their website (can you blame them?), but it is there.

Here is the download page: http://www.2brightsparks.com/downloads.html Scroll down until you see "SyncBack Freeware V3.2.14 "

[Eriol]

ahhhh, I see, I was using the trial version of the full software thanks.