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Question

Looking For File Backup Software

Feb 27, 2015 7:16AM PST

I'm looking for file backup software that will backup my data files as they are.
Not sure how to explain it. I don't want any backup software that creates a compressed backup.
I want the backup to be exactly like it is, so I don't have to use some special procedure to uncompress the backed up files.
Currently I'm deleting the old folder backup and copying and pasting the updated folder a files.
Any help will bee appreciated.

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Titles I use.
Feb 27, 2015 7:26AM PST

Roadkil's Unstoppable Copier.
GoldSync.
SyncBack.

No clear winner, I use them all.
Bob

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Feb 27, 2015 7:26PM PST

Well I don't and am looking for only 1.

You're telling me you use them all an maybe pay for some.

Sounds like overkill.


I don't understand why someone would use them all!!!!

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Re: only 1
Feb 27, 2015 11:05PM PST

Then you look at all three and choose the one you like most.

Let me add two command line tools:
- xxcopy (free download for personal use)
- robocopy (comes with Windows)

Kees

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Feb 28, 2015 1:20AM PST

I'm sorry, I didn't see the list you provided.

I should read more of your reply.

i'll check them out.

Thanks,
James

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File Backup Software
Mar 16, 2015 6:35PM PDT

Hi! Have you tried NCH? You can run manual or automatic backups for your critical files and you can save your back ups to a Dropbox account Happy

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Looking For File Backup Software
Mar 23, 2015 3:36PM PDT

AOMEI Backupper
EaseUS Todo Backup Free
Redo Backup and Recovery
Cobian Backup