Overwrite Repeatedly Prompts Me
If you are getting numerous overwrite prompts and want to avoid receiving them in the future, configure a default rule for the overwrite configuration panel.
To add a rule
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On the main menu, click Tools > Global Options (or press ALT+F7).
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Expand the Transfer node, then click Smart Overwrite. The Smart Overwrite options appear.
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In the For matching files list, click Use Rules.
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Select the Ignore zero byte files check box.
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In the For matching folders list, click Use Rules.
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Click Configure Rules. The Overwrite Rules dialog box appears.
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In the If the destination file date is list, click older.
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In the and size is list, click smaller.
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In the during list, click any transfer.
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In the then list, click overwrite.
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Click Add. The new rule appears in the list. Add more rules as needed. Below are some recommendations:
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If destination file date is the same and size is the same during any transfer then skip.
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If destination file date is older and size is different during any transfer then overwrite.
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If destination file date is no matter and size is smaller during any transfer then resume.
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If destination file date is newer and size is larger during any transfer then skip.
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Click OKto save the rule and close t he Overwrite Rules dialog box.
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In the Prompt timeout action list, click Skip.
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Select the Timeout incheck box, and leave the time at 30 seconds.
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Select the Resend LIST command as necessary check box.
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Select the Use SIZE and MDTM commands to gather precise detailscheck box.
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Click OK.