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Need backup software

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harshilsharma63
harshilsharma63 Original post #1
Oct 11, 2013 at 2:41 PM
Hi. I'm currently using CrashPlan Free for backup on my home PC. But it lacks many features like real time backup and automatic backups. So now, I have decided to use another software. I'll run the backup on my home PC and save it to external hard disk. Both free and paid softwares are okay; all I need is good feature set and reliability.
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whitestar_999 #3
Oct 11, 2013 at 5:21 PM
acronis used to be good but in recent times there are many complaints about it on on various forums.anyway backup is such a crucial task where any backup software no matter how proven never claim 100% guarantee.i suggest using simply copy paste feature for multimedia content stored in a separate drive/partition & use backup software only for C drive.paragon & macrium reflect both have free versions & also have good reputation so try them.also always test your backup image by restoring it immediately afterwards to make sure everything is working.obviously do this first on a test system or copy all important data from C drive in case something go wrong during restore.
harshilsharma63
harshilsharma63 #4
Oct 11, 2013 at 5:31 PM
whitestar_999 said:
acronis used to be good but in recent times there are many complaints about it on on various forums.anyway backup is such a crucial task where any backup software no matter how proven never claim 100% guarantee.i suggest using simply copy paste feature for multimedia content stored in a separate drive/partition & use backup software only for C drive.paragon & macrium reflect both have free versions & also have good reputation so try them.also always test your backup image by restoring it immediately afterwards to make sure everything is working.obviously do this first on a test system or copy all important data from C drive in case something go wrong during restore.
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> I intend to backup only user files; no system files.

> I do not wish to create a system image. I just want file backup.

> Loss of data is bad for me; loss of OS is just another opportunity to start afresh a clean installation. As long as my data is secure I don't care if the OS crashes once a month.

> What type of files I wish to backup? ANS: music, movies, softwares, images, projects, important documents, AppData and /<username> folder.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #6
Oct 11, 2013 at 5:52 PM
@OP: if u want to backup the data then use external HDD and Seagate/WD provide auto backing softwares with them or download them from official website.

can't just backup in another partition of internal HDD.
best backup will be Optical Media :thumbs:
gameranand
gameranand #7
Oct 11, 2013 at 6:15 PM
harshilsharma63 said:
> I intend to backup only user files; no system files.

> I do not wish to create a system image. I just want file backup.

> Loss of data is bad for me; loss of OS is just another opportunity to start afresh a clean installation. As long as my data is secure I don't care if the OS crashes once a month.

> What type of files I wish to backup? ANS: music, movies, softwares, images, projects, important documents, AppData and /<username> folder.
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I guess for your needs Backup manager would be a good choice. :)
harshilsharma63
harshilsharma63 #8
Oct 11, 2013 at 6:45 PM
gameranand said:
I guess for your needs Backup manager would be a good choice. :)
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Reviews say that it's slow and often gets stuck.

How good is Acronis true Image 2014? I may get a giveaway.
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whitestar_999 #9
Oct 11, 2013 at 7:24 PM
then you don't need softwares like acronis which are better suited for partition/system image.for app data & username folder simply use any file/folder backup software like these:
Best Free Hard Drive Backup Program