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| 499680 | 2006-11-16 07:43:00 | I am currently trying Handy Backup 5.4 and this looks as though it will do what I am wanting. At present it is backing up to CD-RW, encrypting the data and also has the option to upload files to a secure server online. Encrypting the data is a must as if the CD gets lost then no one can view the files. I want software that can backup to CD-RW and DVD-RW at a scheduled time and also the option to maybe upload to a secure server in the future if required. Anyone had experience with Handy Backup or recommend other options. Don't want to pay to much but are prepared to pay for good software. |
berryb (99) | ||
| 499681 | 2006-11-16 09:13:00 | A really good free one that I use is Cobian backup. www.educ.umu.se |
pheonix (36) | ||
| 499682 | 2006-11-16 10:29:00 | Cheers. Will check it out. | berryb (99) | ||
| 499683 | 2006-11-16 14:12:00 | I can recommend you Acronis True Image 10.0. That backup program will allow you to store your images on DVDs, CDs, FTP servers or external drives. It has a scheduler that will backup your data as often as you want. After all True Image has a number of useful features and it is not so expensive comparing it with other programs. You can lean more here: www.acronis.com | Rover (93) | ||
| 499684 | 2006-11-16 18:07:00 | I have been using "Genie-Soft' backup manager pro for a few years now and have ben very happy with it. It will do what you ask and more. www.genie-soft.com | Davoid (6918) | ||
| 499685 | 2006-11-16 18:52:00 | I can recommend you Acronis True Image 10.0. www.acronis.com Acronis is a super program for back ups and best of all, drive images (complete & quick restore if computer crashes). I downloaded the newest version (10, Vista ready) a few days ago for only $60 NZD when Dick Smith's sell version 9 for $99 and a few version 8's for $68. However as far as I can see, Acronis does not encrypt. There must be other programs (perhaps freebies) that will encrypt backup CDs and DVDs. BTW, Acronis does incremental and differential backups, so you can do daily weekly or whatever scheduling. While I have used a couple of freebie backup programs over the years, I now can see that any serious backups must be able to do a complete drive image (the last time I had to reformat and reinstall everything it took many days to get things back right). Acronis is also quick - it can chew through Gb's in a few minutes. |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 499686 | 2006-11-16 21:23:00 | I can recommend you Acronis True Image 10.0. That backup program will allow you to store your images on DVDs, CDs, FTP servers or external drives. It has a scheduler that will backup your data as often as you want. After all True Image has a number of useful features and it is not so expensive comparing it with other programs. You can lean more here: www.acronis.com I have Acronis 9 but it doesn't backup to CD-RW or DVD-RW. The Acronis website also states that the software will not do this. I have not downloaded version 10 yet but I still can't see under new features the option to backup to CD or DVD. Am I missing this info?? The purpose of the backup I require is for a client to take all required files off site in an encrypted form. Offsite will be via CD-RW for now but need the option of DVD-RW for future proofing and I will probably recommend to FTP to their website with the data also encrypted in a passworded directory. I will also check out Genie-Soft. Cheers |
berryb (99) | ||
| 499687 | 2006-11-16 22:47:00 | I am currently trying Handy Backup 5.4 and this looks as though it will do what I am wanting. At present it is backing up to CD-RW, encrypting the data and also has the option to upload files to a secure server online. Encrypting the data is a must as if the CD gets lost then no one can view the files. I want software that can backup to CD-RW and DVD-RW at a scheduled time and also the option to maybe upload to a secure server in the future if required. Anyone had experience with Handy Backup or recommend other options. Don't want to pay to much but are prepared to pay for good software. Okay, what happens when your hard drive dies?, you will lose the encrytion key wont you, how will you be able to restore encrypted files without the key? |
SolMiester (139) | ||
| 499688 | 2006-11-17 00:40:00 | Acronis is a super program for back ups and best of all, drive images (complete & quick restore if computer crashes) . I downloaded the newest version (10, Vista ready) a few days ago for only $60 NZD when Dick Smith's sell version 9 for $99 and a few version 8's for $68 . However as far as I can see, Acronis does not encrypt . There must be other programs (perhaps freebies) that will encrypt backup CDs and DVDs . BTW, Acronis does incremental and differential backups, so you can do daily weekly or whatever scheduling . While I have used a couple of freebie backup programs over the years, I now can see that any serious backups must be able to do a complete drive image (the last time I had to reformat and reinstall everything it took many days to get things back right) . Acronis is also quick - it can chew through Gb's in a few minutes . Hi Steve, have just been to the Acronis site and they want 49 . 99 euro for version 10, 96 bucksNZ, how did you manage the $60 . 00NZ . Ron . . |
Ron24 (337) | ||
| 499689 | 2006-11-17 01:00:00 | Okay, what happens when your hard drive dies?, you will lose the encrytion key wont you, how will you be able to restore encrypted files without the key? The backup files are only the daily working files, .doc etc. If the harddrive dies then put the image back on the new drive and then restore the encrypted files. If for some reason the image fails then reinstall the OS and Backup software and re-enter the encryption info and passphrase. Any reason this will not work? |
berryb (99) | ||
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