Picks: A roundup of backup solutions!
| Published: | Jun 11, 2008 | |||
| Author: | Michael E, Callahan | |||
| Related OS: | Windows | |||
In the last few weeks I've received lots of email requests for me to talk about programs that can backup your data. So, here is a sampling of programs that protect your data in slightly different ways. All of them ar good and worth trying. -- Doc
WinBackup, by Uniblue Systems, is a backup utility that's
extremely well-done! The interface is intuitive and extremely
easy-to-use and that makes it perfect for both new and experienced
users. And while it's easy-to-use, it's still loaded with impressive
features. The program allows you to make regular backups of all your
most important files and I can't stress enough just how important it is
to keep your data backed up. WinBackup Standard will let you
schedule automatic backups so they can run while you're not using your
computer. You can backup to a wide range of media including hard drive,
network drive, ZIP drive, CD, DVD, and more.
WinBackup Standard utilizes file compression to make each file
smaller. That means you can get more on each disc. At the same time it
keeps your data secure, allowing you to encrypt it with either 128 or
256-bit encryption. And, if that weren't enough, the program even lets
you password protect your backups. Want to know how your last scheduled
backup went? No problem because the program keeps a complete log of its
activities. Very slick! Another excellent feature is that WinBackup
Standard will do an estimate and calculate the approximate size of
your backups that use compression. The program works quickly and
efficiently and also works very well in the background. In
several of my tests I had it backing up while I worked and it did an
impressive job.
WinBackup, by Uniblue Systems, is a backup utility thats both powerful and secure. You can password protect against unauthorized access and encrypt your data. Backups can be scheduled for different times and the program runs very well in the background. It backups up to a wide range of media, utilizes compression to save space, and keeps detailed logs of what it does. And yet, with all the things it provides, the program is still very intuitive and easy-to-use! I've evaluated a number of backup utilities, and for my money WinBackup Standard is one of the best I've tried. There's also a Pro version you may want to check out. So, if you've been meaning to backup all of your valuable data, don't waste another minute. Give WinBackup Standard try -- I think you'll be impressed!
System Requirements: Windows 98/ME/NT/XP/Vista
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Second Copy, by Centered
Systems is a nifty utility that lets you do automatic backups to a
variety of devices. Backup to a network drive, another hard drive, or a
"Zip Disk". You can create profiles, or backup sets, that contain all
the information for doing a backup. And doing backups are important,
trust me. Don't wait to find out the hard way just how important they
are. With this nifty program it's easy to create a "second copy" of your
really important files. 
Second Copy actually 'watches'
the files you select and notices when there have been changes. When it
does, it springs into action and updates everything in the backup
location you've selected. The program has an intuitive user interface
and that makes it easy-to-use. That also makes it perfect for users with
all levels of experience. The program has won multiple People's Choice
Awards so it's a popular Pick among users too. Give it a try for
yourself. you.
System Requirements: Windows 98/ME/NT/XP/Vista
Macrium Reflect, by Paramount Software UK Ltd
is a program I picked to review because I was attracted by the name.
Wondered what it was and what I found was a beautifully done product
that's a full-featured solution for keeping your computer backed up.
The program has everything you need including a very handy scheduling
function. Macrium Reflect has some innovative features that I
really liked. For example, it allows you to save all your backup set
definitions in XML format. Macrium Reflect lets you backup your
computer files or you can create complete images of your hard
drive. Utilizing images you can easily restore data to an existing hard
drive or put all your data on a new hard drive. Slick. Macrium
Reflect also uses multiple levels of compression so your backups can
take less space. The program is amazingly easy-to-use and is perfect for
users with all levels of experience. It's fast, efficient, and does a
great job of keeping your data safe and secure. Give this one a try,
nicely done!
System Requirements: Windows XP/Vista
SyncBack is a powerful backup solution that's also extremely
easy-to-use. It's also FREE. In working with the program it
didn't take me long to decide that it was a cut above similar products.
In addition to backing up the program can also be used to
synchronize computers. The interface is clean and intuitive
and the program is perfect for both new and experienced users.
SyncBack has a wide range customizable features and I always
like that. The program makes backup easy. SyncBack can
important data to hard drives, network drives, external hard drives,
DVD, CD, and even to FTP sites. It can backup files that are locked or
open so you can be sure every file is backed up. It's quick and
easy to create a backup profile and the program takes you through
the process step-by-step. At each step there is built-in help so that if
you don't understand something you can get help then. In many
programs you'd have to quit and go find out what something meant, but not
in SyncBack SE. The help is right there when you need it. Slick!
SyncBack lets you schedule your backup profiles to run or you
can run them with a mouse click. Restoring is just as easy. The program
also allows you to create groups of profiles and this is a very
handy feature. The program is loaded with handy features and extras to
the point that you'll find yourself upgrading to SyncBackSE, the
full version of SyncBack. This is a backup and sync program that you
have to try for yourself.
System Requirements: Windows 98/ME/NT/XP/Vista
If you have a question on how to do something on the computer you can ask me and I'll review some software that will give you a solution to your problem. You can email me by clicking HERE You may not receive a reply, but all requests will be considered.
About Michael E, Callahan
Michael E. Callahan, known around the world by the trademarked name Dr. File Finder, is regarded as the world's leading expert on shareware. Dr. File Finder works with software programs and developers full-time, and in the average year he evaluates 10,000 programs. Since 1982 he has evaluated over 250,000 software and hardware products. Mr. Callahan began evaluating software online in 1982 and no one has been at it longer. He currently works doing online PR and marketing for software companies, and is the Senior Content Producer for Butterscotch.Com.
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