I am trying to set up automated file backup for my company using Synctoy 2.1 (x64) and Task Scheduler as I've read on the many forum posts and instructions out there but I am running into one issue.
My company's computers are set up so OS runs on an SSD and data is stored in HDD. The backups are stored on NAS. As I'm trying to set this up for work computers, the scheduled backup tasks should happen when the user is away from the computer (ie. after working hours). However, due to security reasons, we are required to lock our computers when we are away. I tried setting up Task Scheduler to run SyncToyCmd.exe to run a Folder Pair I previously set up, but the tasks are simply not being run. I have tried various things suggested by people who had successful runs:
- Setting SyncToyCmd.exe to run with parameter -R (can be run on demand but does not run automatically if computer is locked)
- Setting SyncToyCmd.exe to run with parameter -R and putting the directory in "Start in (optional):" (same as above)
- Setting SyncToyCmd.exe to run with parameter -R, putting directory in "Start in (optional):" and only having "SyncToyCmd.exe" (no quotes) in "Program/script" (does not even run)
Has anyone had any success to making SyncToy 2.1 work using Task Scheduler with PC locked?
