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# "Safeguard" settings [Std/Pro Only]

Sometimes, the different copies of an item are in a state such that Synk blindly acting could cause you to lose data. For example, if multiple copies of a file have been edited, overwriting one with the other would cause the changes made to one of the copies to be lost. By default, Synk instead flags a conflict and takes no action to allow you to inspect the files and decide the best course of action.

However, there are times when conflicts may be spuriously generated due to oddities in your particular computer usage. For instance, a network server or USB key may not maintain modification dates properly, or some process incorrectly updates the modification date on a backup file when it hasn't actually been changed. When you're absolutely sure that a particular conflict can't legitimately exist, you can disable the safeguard that would otherwise raise the conflict.

Warning: Disabling safeguards removes a safety net against files being overwritten by accident. Use of an archive for your backup is strongly recommended.

Conflicts are rated as warnings in a preview and errors in the log. Conflicts may be resolved manually in the preview.

## See also

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