Need simple backup software....

[Shyatic]

Hey folks,

I am just looking for simple backup software that will allow me to automate the process of backing up files that have 'changed' (ie, differential/incremental backups). If there's a free utility that does this, it woudl be great. I am NOT looking to compress anything... I want it stored exactly as I've got it now, so I can take the USB hard drive and run around with it :)

Thanks for any help! :)

[LBraasch]

  Hercules said:

Hey folks,

I am just looking for simple backup software that will allow me to automate the process of backing up files that have 'changed' (ie, differential/incremental backups). If there's a free utility that does this, it woudl be great. I am NOT looking to compress anything... I want it stored exactly as I've got it now, so I can take the USB hard drive and run around with it :)

Thanks for any help! :)

Breifcase folders will do the trick for copying over your folders. Do a google search on using breifcase in windows. I do this for my USB thumb drive. Makes everything match up from my computer to the usb drive. Especially useful if you use multiple computers to modify a file. It will go both ways. If one is modified, it will update both drives to have the most recent, and if one has one that the other doesn't it'll copy it over for you.

I've been using windows since 3.1, and i never used breifcase nor knew what it did until i bought my 1gb thumb drive.

[jvalej]

Here are some freeware apps - SyncBack (there is also shareware SE version available), Abakt, Directory Compare, EZBack-it-up, PolderBackup, RKopie, SameDir. Choose one for your likiness :)

[monique]

Hello,

I've been using Acronis True Image for long time. So, I must say it's the easiest backup software I've ever seen.

It creates incremental and differential backups. I always keep my backups files on external HDD.

To my experience, I recommend this program as time tested solution.

It's really very convenient!