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Method for transferring game files between devices on the same network

Method for transferring game files between devices on the same network

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BernieSand3rs
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12-27-2023, 03:38 PM
#1
I am managing a gaming Cafe with 10 PCs. There are over 15 Steam games with updates every other day. Due to limited bandwidth in our country, copying entire game folders to all devices is very time-consuming. Is there any solution or software that can automatically sync all game files across the same network?
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BernieSand3rs
12-27-2023, 03:38 PM #1

I am managing a gaming Cafe with 10 PCs. There are over 15 Steam games with updates every other day. Due to limited bandwidth in our country, copying entire game folders to all devices is very time-consuming. Is there any solution or software that can automatically sync all game files across the same network?

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MCAnimalLover
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12-31-2023, 09:03 AM
#2
I would handle the mirroring function with great caution because it could erase the valuable data area while leaving the unused side intact.
Given your lack of experience with Robo copy, I wouldn't recommend this at all—it was a poor suggestion from the start.
The Total Commander includes a directories synchronizer by design.
Total Commander - home
Website of Total Commander, a file manager alternative for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11
www.ghisler.com
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MCAnimalLover
12-31-2023, 09:03 AM #2

I would handle the mirroring function with great caution because it could erase the valuable data area while leaving the unused side intact.
Given your lack of experience with Robo copy, I wouldn't recommend this at all—it was a poor suggestion from the start.
The Total Commander includes a directories synchronizer by design.
Total Commander - home
Website of Total Commander, a file manager alternative for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11
www.ghisler.com

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stopmo
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12-31-2023, 04:13 PM
#3
rsync would clearly come to mind.
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stopmo
12-31-2023, 04:13 PM #3

rsync would clearly come to mind.

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lobetta333
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01-01-2024, 09:31 AM
#4
If this is Windows, you might also develop a batch script that executes robocopy with these settings:
/MIR - copies directory contents
/Z - enables automatic restart after errors
/w:5 - defines the retry interval of 5 seconds
You can then execute it manually or schedule it using Task Scheduler.
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lobetta333
01-01-2024, 09:31 AM #4

If this is Windows, you might also develop a batch script that executes robocopy with these settings:
/MIR - copies directory contents
/Z - enables automatic restart after errors
/w:5 - defines the retry interval of 5 seconds
You can then execute it manually or schedule it using Task Scheduler.

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Ungenuine
Member
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01-02-2024, 04:30 PM
#5
I will attempt this. Where can I locate any tutorials?
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Ungenuine
01-02-2024, 04:30 PM #5

I will attempt this. Where can I locate any tutorials?

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iiSweeTzz
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01-09-2024, 08:07 AM
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I would handle the mirroring function with great caution because it could erase the valuable data area while leaving the unused side intact.
Given your lack of experience with Robo copy, I wouldn’t recommend this at all—it was a poor suggestion from the start.
The Total Commander includes a directories synchronizer by design.
Total Commander - home
Website for Total Commander, a file manager alternative for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11
www.ghisler.com
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iiSweeTzz
01-09-2024, 08:07 AM #6

I would handle the mirroring function with great caution because it could erase the valuable data area while leaving the unused side intact.
Given your lack of experience with Robo copy, I wouldn’t recommend this at all—it was a poor suggestion from the start.
The Total Commander includes a directories synchronizer by design.
Total Commander - home
Website for Total Commander, a file manager alternative for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11
www.ghisler.com

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BlueStar_LH
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01-17-2024, 07:44 PM
#7
Consider using a single system that might be older, allowing you to share a folder across your network with all its files. Set up a workgroup and ensure every PC is included in the group. This way, you can access the shared folder from any device as needed.
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BlueStar_LH
01-17-2024, 07:44 PM #7

Consider using a single system that might be older, allowing you to share a folder across your network with all its files. Set up a workgroup and ensure every PC is included in the group. This way, you can access the shared folder from any device as needed.