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Backup Software

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rahul_c
rahul_c Original post #1
Jun 5, 2011 at 9:48 AM
I need a software with whom I can backup folders but not actually sync them. I download stuff on my internal HDD watch it and copy it on a external HDD. The problem for me is most software offer to sync the content of both hard disks. I dont need that I just want it to include new files without deleting old files present on backup.

Manual copy paste is too slow.
Vyom
Vyom #2
Jun 5, 2011 at 11:17 AM
I think you mean, Incremental backup. In that backup, only new files which are found on the disk are copied, leaving the files already backuped, intact.
And I think, many software do provide this feature.
Which one do you currently use?
sygeek
sygeek #3
Jun 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM
Paragon Backup & Recovery (Advanced) Free Edition - Free Download
rahul_c
rahul_c #4
Jun 5, 2011 at 4:31 PM
@vineet369 I am using acronis backup software. Incremental Backup does not works, it simply syncs the files.
thetechfreak
Jun 5, 2011 at 5:11 PM
Find a huge list of back up software at the link which has a huge list of backup software, you will find one for you're needs.
Just Google them out :)

List of backup software - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
rahul_c
rahul_c #6
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:34 PM
^I already have Acronis True Image Home 2011 software and I am satisfied using it.

All the backup modes sync files between internal & external HDD. I am a heavy downloader and have atleast a new thing to backup everyday. My internal HDD is just 250 GB so I copy it to the external 1 TB one and then delete it from internal hard drive to free up space.

When I use backup software it creates a exact copies of my hard drives. I don't want that, I need a software with which I can just add new files to the backup without letting old files being deleted from back up.

I don't think such a feature exists.
thetechfreak
Jun 5, 2011 at 8:08 PM
rahul_c said:
When I use backup software it creates
a exact copies of my hard drives. I
don't want that, I need a software with
which I can just add new files to the
backup without letting old files being
deleted from back up. I don't think such a feature exists.
Then I suggest you to manually copy paste files to external drive or folder
rahul_c
rahul_c #8
Jun 5, 2011 at 8:59 PM
^Yes I will have to continue doing that cause it seems like there is no other way.
sygeek
sygeek #9
Jun 5, 2011 at 9:03 PM
Well, a guy over here at TDF created a program (Linux) for your purpose but too bad you're on Windows.
rahul_c
rahul_c #10
Jun 5, 2011 at 10:49 PM
^What is its name?
sygeek
sygeek #11
Jun 6, 2011 at 12:38 AM
Program by Uniquerockz - *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/programmi...r-using-c-helps-take-your-backups-easily.html
I'm saying this again, It won't work in Windows!
rahul_c
rahul_c #12
Jun 6, 2011 at 5:58 AM
^OK. Thanks for the name, actually I am planning to install ubuntu as 2nd OS later.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #13
Jun 6, 2011 at 9:50 AM
@rahul_c: did u tried Nero Backit Up
rahul_c
rahul_c #14
Jun 8, 2011 at 9:02 PM
^not yet