Syntrix Backup
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Simple and robust folder backup utility for Windows
based on Microsoft Robocopy.

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FEATURES
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- Automatic backup of multiple folders
- XML configuration file
- OneDrive support
- Email reporting
- UTF-8 log files
- Robocopy ExitCode monitoring
- Automatic target folder creation
- OneDrive process verification
- Lightweight and portable

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IMPORTANT - ONEDRIVE REQUIREMENT
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Syntrix Backup is currently designed primarily
for backup to Microsoft OneDrive synchronized folders.

Before using the application make sure that:

- Microsoft OneDrive is installed
- User is signed into OneDrive
- OneDrive synchronization is active
- Configured OneDrive folders are available locally

The application verifies:

- OneDrive process availability
- OneDrive root folder existence

If OneDrive is not running or unavailable,
backup process will be stopped.

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REQUIREMENTS
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- Windows 10 / Windows 11
- Microsoft Robocopy (included in Windows)
- .NET Framework / .NET Runtime
- Optional SMTP server for email notifications

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CONFIGURATION
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Edit file:

SyntrixBackup.xml

Main configuration sections:

- oneDriveRoot
- logFile
- oneDriveLogCopy
- backups
- smtp_*

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NOTES
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- Target folders are automatically created if they do not exist
- Backup uses Robocopy mirror mode (/MIR)
- Logs are automatically converted to UTF-8
- Always test configuration before production use

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DISCLAIMER
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This software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.
Use at your own risk.

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AUTHOR
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Syntrix Backup project
