Copying large folders using HFS

[taka1]

I have a 10GB folder with 20,000 files. The last time I had to make a backup, I first zipped the files into one big file, and then used HFS to transfer the file to the other computer. Is there any other way to copy such a big folder to another computer over the internet, without having the zip the file? I was thinking, I could right click on the remote folder, select "copy" and paste into explorer or something like that but thats not possible. I would have to go into each sub-folder, right click on each file and "save as" into the local PC, which is ofcourse impossible.

So basically, I'm trying to make a remote backup on another PC over the internet.

[radd]

you can use archive function in hfs. run hfs, put the folder you want to share/backup to hfs. in hfs, right click on that folder and make sure you tick "archivable".
then, use the other computer to surf to your page (http://yourhost:port) and browse to that folder. you should see "Folder archive" link at the bottom right. jus click on this link. hfs will download all contents inside this folder in *.TAR file. you need program like winRAR to unpack it later.
good luck!

[taka1]

Thank, I'll try this. Is there any other software that you know of, which allows straight copying of folders without compressing them into archives? I used to use AOL messenger before which allows sending of folders, but this folder is big so I couldnt sent it.

[radd]

if i not mistaken, LogMeIn can do it. logmein actually used as remote assistance tool, but it also have ability to allow file/folder sharing just like using ftp. install only on the "sender" computer, the other computer need to log in at www.logmein.com before able to get the file. i cannot explain in detail because i dont have chance to use it right now, but its easy to use that software and im pretty sure u can do it on your own.

[rejetto]

Thank, I'll try this. Is there any other software that you know of, which allows straight copying of folders without compressing them into archives?

a good download manager will do that (with HFS on the other side).
ICQ has folder copying too.

[mpffffhhhh]

you can use archive function in hfs. run hfs, put the folder you want to share/backup to hfs. in hfs, right click on that folder and make sure you tick "archivable".

wow, just seen this posting and thats what i always wanted :-)

thx for the tipp