compare directories problem

[BWRAPPER@PACBELL.NET]

I am using salamander to compare backup directories. I find that if I
> compare directory K with directory Y using size date and
> subdirectories I get directories selected in both panel-I then go to
> compare the
>
> Sub directories by clicking on the same sub directories and they then
> say that they are both the same. Cannot be both ways-in fact the
> subdirectories are the same so why would a higher level comparison
>
> Show the directories in red??? I do not get it. This is why I am using
> this software to verify that diecories are the same or not. I have
> also copied files both ways which clearly should make them equal
>
> An come back with the same unequal result. Please help.

[vld]

Have you tried comparing via content option?

[Jan Rysavy]

An come back with the same unequal result. Please help.

One idea: please check Altap Salamander options: menu Options > Configuration > Panels, the Hide files and directories with hidden or system attribute.
Is this option clear or checked on your computer? I can reproduce described error when on of subdirectories contains hidden file that is filtered by this option.
Please see the attached screenshot, there would be filter symbol, as you can see in the right panel.

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Btw, use your email as forum user name is not a good idea, you will probably get a lot of spam. Should I change your user name to BWRAPPER only?