Free Backup Software - SV650.org

L3nny · 29-11-14, 02:30 PM

Looking for some free (or at least cheap) software to run backups with.

I've got a media centre PC with a 2gb HDD full of stuff I don't want to lose. Bought a USB as a backup went to use Windows backup but it doesn't seem to be there on Windows 8.

Ideally I want to be able to run incremental backups, leaving the file structure in place so once set up all I need to do is a couple of clicks and the USB is updated with the latest stuff.

i.e. exactly what Windows backup on XP did.

DarrenSV650S · 29-11-14, 02:33 PM

Windows Synctoy is perfect for me. Set up which folders you want copied to where and it will run through them all. You do have to manual start the sync though. I don't think there is a way to automate it

Sir Trev · 29-11-14, 03:40 PM

I have Iomega Quick Protect on my home machine. As long as it detects the external hard drive on and plugged in it does a backup of selected folders/new files daily (or whatever schedule you set).

phi-dan · 29-11-14, 05:18 PM

You could give bvckup a look. Can be set to run in the background, and syncs delta files so only the changes and not the whole file every time

L3nny · 29-11-14, 05:52 PM

Thanks for the advice, I'll give those a go, I obviously mean 2tb not 2 gb ha

30-11-14, 05:33 PM

I got some free keys for acronis when I bought some disks for a nas. I don't know how good it is but I can send you one of those if you want. Don't think it's the full version mind.

muzikill · 30-11-14, 06:59 PM

I'll vouch for acronis. Always did the business for me.

L3nny · 01-12-14, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amadeus

I got some free keys for acronis when I bought some disks for a nas. I don't know how good it is but I can send you one of those if you want. Don't think it's the full version mind.

That would be great if you could, thanks.

02-12-14, 12:49 PM

I use SyncBack, works well.

29-11-14, 02:30 PM	#1
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Free Backup Software Looking for some free (or at least cheap) software to run backups with. I've got a media centre PC with a 2gb HDD full of stuff I don't want to lose. Bought a USB as a backup went to use Windows backup but it doesn't seem to be there on Windows 8. Ideally I want to be able to run incremental backups, leaving the file structure in place so once set up all I need to do is a couple of clicks and the USB is updated with the latest stuff. i.e. exactly what Windows backup on XP did. __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

29-11-14, 02:33 PM	#2
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Free Backup Software Windows Synctoy is perfect for me. Set up which folders you want copied to where and it will run through them all. You do have to manual start the sync though. I don't think there is a way to automate it

29-11-14, 03:40 PM	#3
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,479	Re: Free Backup Software I have Iomega Quick Protect on my home machine. As long as it detects the external hard drive on and plugged in it does a backup of selected folders/new files daily (or whatever schedule you set). __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!

29-11-14, 05:18 PM	#4
phi-dan Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: going up Camborne hill coming down Posts: 251	Re: Free Backup Software You could give bvckup a look. Can be set to run in the background, and syncs delta files so only the changes and not the whole file every time __________________ Was: Red curvy S: crash bungs, double bubble screen, fenda extenda, HEL front lines, OEM belly pan Now: Blue FZ6 Fazer

29-11-14, 05:52 PM	#5
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Re: Free Backup Software Thanks for the advice, I'll give those a go, I obviously mean 2tb not 2 gb ha __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

30-11-14, 05:33 PM	#6
Amadeus Guest Posts: n/a	Free Backup Software I got some free keys for acronis when I bought some disks for a nas. I don't know how good it is but I can send you one of those if you want. Don't think it's the full version mind.

30-11-14, 06:59 PM	#7
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Re: Free Backup Software I'll vouch for acronis. Always did the business for me. __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

02-12-14, 12:49 PM	#9
The Guru Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Free Backup Software I use SyncBack, works well.

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