HDD Backup Software

by wtfdop0987 Aug 1, 2007 6:46AM PDT

Okay, so I have 1 60 GB HDD in my laptop. It is partitioned off so C: is 44 GB and F: is 16 GB. I have F: acting as a backup side for my documents. I am looking for software so that every time I create a new file on C:, it automatically creates a backup on F:. Or maybe just make it backup every day or so. Any advice would be awesome!

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ASSUMING that your OS is Windows XP ...

by Edward ODaniel Aug 1, 2007 9:00AM PDT

you can make use of its NTBackup (if you have the Home version you have to specifically install it) to accomplish what you want or do a web search for BACKUP SOFTWARE and try various until you find one you like OR you could make a quick batch file to do the job.

Now though allow me to ask a question. IF or when your hard drive crashes/dies what do you think is going to happen to your backups? (hint - with the drive so goes the backups)

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Let me count my backups.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Aug 1, 2007 9:29AM PDT

1. Copy to some USB hard disk. (not a backup!)
2. Copy to our secure FTP server. (almost a backup)
3. Copy to my rotating 3 sets of DVDRW (backup!)
4. Copy to my USB memory key of the few things I can't lose. I carry this with me everywhere. (I now have 3 of these!)

Bob

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by Me, Myself and You Aug 1, 2007 10:23AM PDT

How is a USB Hard Disk not backup.

Backup is (thinks back to S2 Admin) making an identical copy of important data to protect against theft, flood, malicious damage or machine failure, and storing it in a safe place).

Doesnt matter whether its on a USB HD, CD/DVD, Floppy, or your Uncle's Commodore -- backup is backup.

Wikipedia Says:
""In information technology, backup refers to making copies of data so that these additional copies may be used to restore the original after a data loss event. These additional copies are typically called "backups." Backups are useful primarily for two purposes: 1) to restore a computer to an operational state following a disaster (called disaster recovery) and 2) to restore small numbers of files after they have been accidentally deleted or corrupted.[1]""

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backup

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Just an old IT rule.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Aug 1, 2007 11:16AM PDT

If you can't write protect it... Also many leave their drives connected and in the same building so this unit fails 2 criteria of backup.

Hope this helps you understand the old criteria.

Bob

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ah well.

by Me, Myself and You Aug 1, 2007 6:46PM PDT

I disconnect mine and move it to my cupboard.

Besides, Im just an end user

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Syncback

by brucev13 Aug 1, 2007 10:36AM PDT

Try Syncback freeware version. they also have a version you can buy with a few extra features. You can schedule the backups for a certain time or do them manually. It also has a sync option. pretty easy to use.

Bruce.

Syncback link
http://www.2brightsparks.com/downloads.html#freeware

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backup solution - Relative Rev Backup

by mdberman Aug 2, 2007 12:18AM PDT

I recommend Relative Rev Backup for all your backup needs.
To backup a server you will want to use - Relative Rev Backup for Server and for a pc (workstation) you will want to use Relative Rev Backup for Wrokstation.

It is the best set-and-forget backup software that I have seen to date and has features that will allow you to backup in multiple locations.

Hope this helps,
Mark

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backing up to removable media

by mdberman Aug 2, 2007 12:26AM PDT

As long as you backup to a removable media ie DOK (disk on key), etc. and remove it from your computer than you should be good to go!

By the way, my backup software of choice is Relative Rev Backup!

Best,
Mark

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