Computer Backups: Easy and Free

Mon Apr 3, 2006 1:58PM EDT

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Forcing yourself to make computer backups is hard. And having to pay to make backups? Why that's just disgusting.

Why not make it a little easier on yourself by at least using software that is a) good and b) free. WinBackup 1.86 is well-reviewed and awfully seamless, letting you schedule regular backups and restore data easily from an external hard disk or DVD-R, CD-R, or even Zip disks. (And presumably, even floppies.) It's fast and painless, and best of all it's free. (And no, it's not a trial or restricted version. This is the real deal.)

Give it a whirl today!

Got a better backup solution? I doubt it, but feel free to let me know in the comments if you do.

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  • 1 Posted by adforwort1 on Mon May 29, 2006 3:48PM EDT Report Abuse

    Seems like an automatic backup selection would require you to place your CD-R in each time(if that's where you backed up your information)? Also, what happens when this CD-R is maxed out at the 700 MB's? Also, does the automatic backup overwrite or just add new data? Tell me how this would work please. Also, if you were to use a Flash Drive for backup, wouldn't you be smart to buy a large capacity one? Thank you for any responses. DW

  • 2 Posted by tjreilly@verizon.net on Mon Jul 16, 2007 12:17AM EDT Report Abuse

    Having been burned myself (and several less technical friends) I now use a USB drive. I use Drive Image XML ($0.00) to make the complete initial image of my C: drive. Then I use SyncbackSE ($30 / 5 user license) to keep this image up-to-date.

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