# Sync Status

*Applies to: Patch My PC Publisher*

## Overview

The sync status area displays the current state of the Publisher during a publishing synchronization. This status updates in real time as products are evaluated and processed.

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## No Sync in Progress

When no publishing synchronization is running, the status bar displays No sync in progress. This indicates that the Publisher is idle and not actively evaluating or publishing content.

## Sync in Progress

During a publishing sync, the status bar displays the current operation being performed. This includes the product name and version currently being evaluated or published.

As the sync runs, the status updates for each product processed. This provides visibility into which updates or applications are being evaluated at that moment and confirms that the publishing service is actively working through the configured selections.

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This status is particularly useful during large publishing synchronizations, as it confirms ongoing progress and helps identify where the Publisher is in the evaluation or publishing process.