PC utilities: Backup software
Backup software
by Java Trish - 12/7/05 6:10 AMI am looking for some backup software for my Dad so he can do backups to his external hard drive. Ideally it would be somthing that is pretty user friendly, and something with a scheduler so he can schedule regular backups. Any advice on such a product? His machine runs Windows XP.
Thanks so much,
Trish
System images or "files"?
by R. Proffitt
- 12/7/05 6:43 AM
In reply to: Backup software by Java Trish
I'd give the nod to Acronis for imaging and simple copy and paste for files.
Bob
Karen's Replicator
by glenn30 - 12/7/05 6:47 AM In reply to: Backup software by Java TrishYou might look into this one http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptreplicator.asp . It seems to do all you ask... you may need to assist your father in making the settings for parts of hard drive he wants to backup.
I have used it for some time with scheduled backups to a second hard drive.
Hope this helps!
Glenn
And don't forget to backup the drivers
by TONI H - 12/7/05 7:45 AM In reply to: Backup software by Java Trishgreat program here and comments you can read:
http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6142-0.html?forumID=5&threadID=139999&messageID=1572008
TONI
the program is use
by darkjoeri - 12/9/05 2:11 AM In reply to: Backup software by Java Trishyow i use Acronis True Image 9.0 for a long time now and belive its mutch better than the other crap thats avelebol on the web
Greets DarkJoeri
lol
by darkjoeri - 12/9/05 2:19 AM In reply to: the program is use by darkjoeri**** i made a mistake its the program i use and not is
not that i care but its mayby a bit confusing
Greets DarkJoeri
Acronis True Image
by wotnwabbit - 12/9/05 3:13 AM In reply to: Backup software by Java TrishI have been using Acronis True Image ver 8 for some time now. I am not familiar with newer versions of Norton Ghost but with Acronis you can:
Back up to a second hard drive containing the ''Acronis Secure Zone'' (a partition created by the software that cannot be touched by any other software...not even by you except through True Image).
Manage/Repartition hard drives.
Do all the partitioning of a new drive easily.
Clone a hard drive.
Back up to CD's or even DVD's (although for DVD you must first back up to files (not more than 2GB per file [the largest filesize recordable to a DVD]on a hard disk and then copy/move them to a DVD)... somewhat cumbersome but useful to have multiple sources of full disaster recovery.
Schedule tasks, Export a drive, Explore Image (to selectively restore a file or folder etc.)
I have no connection to the makers of this product, nor do I sell it.... only a satisfied user.
BTW, I would suggest *at least* an 80GB (using 40GB for the secure zone) second hard drive if you also plan to use that drive for other things, such as small additional storage space. It all depends on how many files you maintain on your main drive. Acronis does compress the backup and you can do multiple full system backups to the secure zone.
In my case I keep any non program files, downloads and any files that are not essential to the operating system and registered programs on the second drive and simply do not back them up in order to limit the backups to a reasonable size.
A second vote for True Image (9.0)
by mmatorin - 12/9/05 9:26 AM In reply to: Acronis True Image by wotnwabbitSaved my butt a couple of weeks ago. Very user friendly, and much cheaper than Norton Ghost. Images the drive as well as individual file backup.
Windows XP ASR
by VAT69 - 12/9/05 6:43 AM In reply to: Backup software by Java TrishI run Win XP Pro and use the ASR portion of their Backup utility. It works great, is virtually a one click setup and has restore my drives in the past effortlessy. I back up to a second Internal 100 gb hard drive and it works great even though I have a 300 gb external drive. The internal holds 3 backups and just rotate them weekly. If you are running XP Home, the Backup utility won't show but you can extract from your Window CD. Copy and paste this link to find out how. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320820. Hope this helps....
Doesn't work on XP Home
by mmatorin - 12/9/05 11:47 AM In reply to: Windows XP ASR by VAT69Although the Backup utility can be installed manually from the XP installation CD-Rom (assuming it's a full CD; don't know about OEM disks), the ASR portion doesn't work on XP Home.
Also, the original poster should keep in mind the difference between imaging and backup. If you image the disk regularly, then you can restore the image and it will restore XP, all applications installed, and all files and data, exactly as they existed previously. If you only do file backup, then if your hard drive dies, you'll have to reinstall XP as well as all your drivers, applications, etc., before restoring your files from the backup. Imaging is a much better solution, imho, as anyone who has had to reinstall windows and all applications will attest.
Acronis True Image 9.0, www.acronis.com (free fully-functional trial download available) is a great choice.
No connection to the company, just like the product.
Imaging Software
by bobbloch - 12/12/05 12:48 AM In reply to: Doesn't work on XP Home by mmatorinIsn't Symantec/Norton 'GHOST' (version 10) equivalent imaging product to Acronis ? If so, it is included in Norton Systemworks PREMIER along with anti-virus & other goodies.
Nero Works Well for Me
by ToddinCali - 12/9/05 6:55 AM In reply to: Backup software by Java TrishThe Nero software that came free with my newly purchaesd DVD drive and that can be downloaded for free from either Nero's website or download.com works great. I use it's user-friendly scheduling feature to backup all of my documents to an additional internal hard drive once a week. I save processing time and hard drive space by choosing to only backup those files taht have been modified or added since the last backup. Each backup file is accompanied by a restore icon for fast and easy recovery.
Copy to External Hard Drive...
by jnsturges - 12/9/05 7:49 AM In reply to: Backup software by Java TrishWhen your Dad plugs in his external hard drive, it appears in the My Computer folder. Double-click on the external drive to open it.
Double-click on Drive C: and drag and drop the "Documents and Settings" folder to the external drive. If he religiously saves all of his personal data to the "My Documents" folder ONLY, he's done. This is an example of "Best Practices" as it backs up the My Documents folders for each user.
No external drive? Compress the "Documents and Settings" folder using IZArc (Free) or WinZip ($$) and burn to CD.
There are also free tools to back up all device drivers, check on google for more info.
backup software for free
by dshaw65563 - 12/9/05 8:17 AM In reply to: Backup software by Java Trishhttp://free-backup-software.net/backup-software.htm
Good spot for free backup software.
Good Luck,
Dan
Free or low cost backup/file synchronization application :)
by wilsonbd - 12/9/05 9:03 PM In reply to: backup software for free by dshaw65563Trish:
Not so long ago, I stumbled upon a package called SyncBack by 2BrightSparks. It was free and offered most of the features I wanted; backup, file/folder synchronization, a scheduler, etc... It has gone through several updates since my first exposure. Here is a SnapFiles review and download link [http://www.snapfiles.com/get/SyncBack.html] or you can visit the authoring site at [http://www.2brightsparks.com/index.html]
I have so enjoyed using this program, I purchased the SyncBackSE version. More features, liberal licensing policies (5 PCs on one license if used for personal use), and fairly low cost ($25). That works out to $5/PC. Not bad.
Here are a few more links to use ...
SyncBack Free
http://www.2brightsparks.com/freeware/freeware-hub.html
SyncBackSE - more features and flexibility
http://www.2brightsparks.com/syncback/sbse.html
The Back Guide (free, BASIC guide to backups)
http://www.2brightsparks.com/assets/ebooks/TheBackupGuidePDF.zip
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