How to make windows 'backup' to a drive?

[TonyHetherington]

Hi all

I have my picture database on my laptop, and I have an external USB hard drive that I use just to back it up. Is there a program (or a way in Windows) I can have it simply sync every time I connect the drive, rather than having to copy across new folders and work out what's changed each time?

Thanks!

[GreenV8S]

The 'briefcase' folders enable you to keep offline copies of files synced.

[TonyHetherington]

A good thinking batman...thanks!

[ThePassenger]

If it's WinXP you could look at SyncToy. It's not automatic but it will synch anything to anywhere (USB drive, Network path)... might be more flexible.

[TonyHetherington]

It is indeed XP...in which case I'm going to go and have a look for that. Thanks!