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    What is the best backup software?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jackluo923, May 17, 2009.

  1. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    What is the best file backup software assuming cost isn't an issue.

    Also.. I need a syncronization software recomendation as well. Price isn't an issue as well.
     
    jackluo923, May 17, 2009
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    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    Many like Acronis True Image.
     
    McGrady, May 17, 2009
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  3. idq000

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    +1 for Acronis True Image.
     
    idq000, May 17, 2009
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  4. Baserk

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    +2 (filler)
     
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  5. AKAJohnDoe

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    I use Paragon, but truth be told, the best backup solution is the one that actually restores on your machine ;)
     
    AKAJohnDoe, May 17, 2009
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    Acronis True Image FTW
     
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    It depends on what sort of backup you're talking about. A full image of a drive? Just a data backup solution?

    For full restore images, Acronis is probably the best. If you just want to keep some data folders backup up to an external source then sync software is probably what you want. For that I use SyncBack from 2BrightSparks. It monitors two sets of folders and copies new and changed files. Lots of options for making it work just how you want. And the backup files are not in some proprietary database. They're just regular files.

    My choices:

    Acronis for disk and partition images
    SyncBack for data folder syncronization
     
    Fountainhead, May 17, 2009
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    I just recently started using SyncBack to back up files, and so far I love it. But, I haven't used much backup software in the past, so I can't really compare it to anything.
     
    swarmer, May 17, 2009
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  9. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I suppose if you have Vista Business, Enterprise or Ultimate you could use the full PC backup feature too provided you don't need it regularly or want continous backups.
     
    DetlevCM, May 17, 2009
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  10. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have both Vista Ultimate and Windows 7 Ultimate and i'm currently using the backup and restore feature. I do backup with it regularily and do a incremental backup with it as well.
     
    jackluo923, May 17, 2009
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    Absolutely, especially if you partition your drive(s) like I do: one for the OS and programs, one for my files
     
    sk79, May 17, 2009
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    Is there a way to have Windows keep your home/user folder on a separate partition? Or do you need to manually tell all your programs where you keep your files?
     
    djshack, Sep 27, 2009
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  13. DetlevCM

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    You'd need to configure it for Windows and every program individually.
     
    DetlevCM, Sep 27, 2009
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