How can I sync/store my PC save games to a cloud?

I want to store my saves in a cloud network so I can access them anywhere. I would like to have a specific folder on my HDD, for example D:\GameSaves, to be automatically sync in the background.

I'm looking for a cloud service, preferably a free one which:

• Does not delete data, regardless how long inactive it is!
• Allows the use of external sync/upload/download tools

And if there's a different, it should ask me to download from D:\GameSaves and overwrite the old file in the cloud.

I also must be able to use 3rd party tools, and would like to get some suggestions WHICH tools I should use. (Preferably, but not mandatory, no .exe installer, .zip packed, ready to go!).

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There are synchronization services which can make specific folder(s) identical across multiple machines - that sounds like it could satisfy all your needs except for the 3rd party tools, which I'm not entirely sure what you want for - and it seems you're not so sure either, as you're asking for recommendations.

For example, you could set it up so that

C:\whatever\my fav game\save data on computer A is always identical in content to

D:\something\save data on computer B.

A service I can recommend in that regard is Syncplicity - a few GB free and it allows you to synchronize whatever folders you want, unlike services such as Dropbox which dictate which folder to use. I mean dropbox might be great for other uses, but if you want to just synchronize the folder the game already uses for saves, it's not as convenient.

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I use dropbox and added a link to each savegame folder in the dropbox folder. That way the software automatically synchronizes all my savegames everytime they change. I don't know about external sync/upload/download tools compatibility though.

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