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by: not-a-clue May 8, 2012 3:40 PM PDT

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FREE Backup software that will also backup files 'in use'

by not-a-clue - 5/8/12 3:40 PM

Have been looking for a FREE backup or mirroring program that will backup entire drive where all data resides including files that are 'in use' at the time.
Have read until I feel like I am going insane and cross-eyed. Is there such a program like this to be found?
If so, any help in pointing me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated!

SONY VAIO PCV-RX650
Windows XP Home
1GB system memory ATI Radeon 9250 GPU w/256MB dedicated memory
80GB Primary HD w/ 30GB free space
230GB Secondary HD with free space


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Never found any.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 5/8/12 3:43 PM

In Reply to: FREE Backup software that will also backup files 'in use' by not-a-clue

I have however done things like schedule backups that autologoff the user, reboot then backup.

But there is no way to assure that a backup of an inuse file would be valid. I wonder if you thought this through. I know I did.
Bob


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Thus my user name, "not-a-clue"

by not-a-clue - 5/9/12 12:16 PM

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R. Proffitt,
Once again I thank you for your response which I have grown to trust without question.
Thank you very much.
I will find a program and attempt your method.

Please consider this thread closed.


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Let's hope this keeps you thinking.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 5/9/12 12:20 PM

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When I encountered the in use file problem, it had me thinking.


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It Will!

by not-a-clue - 5/9/12 3:32 PM

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R.Proffitt,

It will keep me thinking.
Thanks again!


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