Special Operations allow you to perform advanced maintenance and cleanup actions for a GoodSync job. These operations are primarily used to resolve State File problems, remove recycled or historical files, and clean up GoodSync job data.
Important: Some Special Operations permanently delete GoodSync State Files, job logs, recycled files, or file history. These operations should only be used when necessary or when recommended by GoodSync Support.
Accessing Special Operations
1) Open the job in GoodSync Control Center.
2) Click "SPECIAL OPS" in the upper-right corner of the job page.
3) Select the Special Operation that you want to perform.
4) Select the Runner that should perform the operation, and then confirm the request.
Available Special Operations
Delete State Files
Deletes the GoodSync State Files associated with the job from both sides. State Files contain information GoodSync uses to compare previous and current file changes.
This option may be used when a State File is corrupted or when GoodSync Support recommends rebuilding the job's synchronization state.
Important: After the State Files are deleted, the job must perform a new Analyze to rebuild its comparison information. Carefully review the Analyze results before running the next Sync.
Delete Recycled
Permanently deletes files stored in the following GoodSync folders:
- Recycled files stored in _gsdata_\_saved_
- Historical file versions stored in _gsdata_\_history_
Use this option when you want to remove all currently retained recycled and historical files.
Cleanup Recycled
Removes files from the _saved_ and _history_ folders when they are older than the configured retention period. The default retention period is one month.
Use this option when you want to remove older retained files without deleting all recycled and historical files.
Delete GS Data
Deletes the GoodSync _gsdata_ folder and its contents from the selected side or from both sides of the job.
This operation removes:
- GoodSync State Files
- Recycled files stored in the _saved_ folder
- Historical versions stored in the _history_ folder
- Job log files stored within the _gsdata_ folder
Warning: This is the most extensive cleanup option. Use Delete GS Data only when the entire GoodSync data folder must be removed or when instructed by GoodSync Support.