How to Sync Two Directories

Use an external hard drive to keep your directories in sync.

Directories make up the basic file-folder structure on your hard drive. Each file and folder on your desktop is located within a directory tree that keeps everything organized on your computer. Keeping directories in sync lets you access important files on two different computers without having to worry if you are working with the most up to date version of your document.

Things You'll Need

• External hard drive

Instructions

1. Open Windows Explorer. Right click on the external hard drive and select "New>Briefcase."

2. Copy the directories you wish to sync into the briefcase.

3. Copy the briefcase over to the desktop of the computer you are working on, or any other location on the computer's hard drive.

4. Remove the external drive and plug it into your second computer.

5. Edit your files and save the changes on the external drive.

6. Remove the external drive and plug it back into the first computer.

7. Right click on the briefcase on the external drive and select "Update All."

References

• Microsoft: Sync Using Briefcase