Data Backup Software and Service

The hard disk and partition imaging software take a snapshot of your hard disk so that you can restore your system at a later time to the exact same state the system was when you imaged the disk or partition. This is useful for system recovery in case of a hard disk disaster. The term "image" is used because such software often copy the state of the hard disk sector by sector to your image. Hence if your hard disk was (say) defragmented with certain software occupying certain sectors when you backed up, it will be returned to that same state when you restore your backup. The image utilities often do not allow fine control what you backup - you can specify the partitions or hard disks to back up, but you usually will not be able to specify which folders to exclude or include. They are useful for backing up your system drive or partition, that is, the drive that you placed your operating system on. Hard disk imaging software are sometimes also used to clone a hard disk to another (useful for the times you change or upgrade your hard disk).

On the other hand, the hard disk, folder and files backup software listed here allow a finer control over what you back up. You can selectively backup and restore (say) your documents and email while omitting other files and directories. Some of the utilities allow you to schedule your backups, so that you can be sure that your important data are backed up periodically (for example, daily, weekly, monthly, etc). Depending on the utility, it may or may not support the backup of your system drive (the drive you booted from).

To make sure your vital data on your computer are safe and sound, you need a backup system, which includes:

A storage medium (CD, DVD, flash disk, tape, floppy disk, hard disk, networked computer, or the Internet)

Backup software

A well-organized scheme, including backup method, medium rotation, and schedule When planning your backup scheme, here are some advice: begin with the end in mind. In this case, that means plan your backup scheme for easily restoring your data tomorrow, as well as for convenience in backing it up today.

Honestly, GOOD RELIABLE VERSATILE backup software is essential if you wish to keep a full head of hair, so you should consider spending money to get the best product available.

While this is a fundamentally sound program, it is not the greatest available out there. To keep that warm fuzzy feeling firmly in place for when it all goes horribly wrong (and it will…) there is simply no alternative to Acronis’ True Image.

According to my experience with it, What I do know is that it works flawlessly, has tons of options and variables, and has never let me down. I’ve been back up and running on a brand new HD in less than 15 minutes from a system with 20GB plus of OS/apps/soundz/vidz etc. as if nothing ever happened.

Stop offering any chances to your important data to lose. You need a tool to keep them safe and sound. Then Back up your documents and settings easily and securely with Backup Expert and protect yourself against accidental data loss and hardware failures.

Backup Expert replaces a whole lot of separate tools. You’ll never have to hunt searching where your email accounts are stored, you won’t need a separate data compression tool, and you won’t need stand-alone CD/DVD burning software to make your backups.

Features:
Backs up files and data of any type;
Customizes Easily;
Stores anywhere;
Runs on a schedule;
Protects Your Privacy.

Backup4all Lite is an award-winning backup software for Windows, offering an intuitive interface making all features easily accessible.

It implements the basic functionalities of a backup application:

Easy file and folder selection

File filtering - powerful filtering engine with lots of options (filter by attribute, size, date, name and type)

Multiple backup job configurations

Intuitive interface - explorer-like, lets you see all files from the backup and new files that will be stored at the next backup execution

Disk spanning - automated support for splitting your backup between many removable disks or even on the same media

Backup open files (files in use) - uses the Volume Shadow Copy service that allows you to back up local open files from NTFS partitions in Windows XP/2003 Server/Vista

Predefined backups (My Documents, My Pictures, Outlook Express)

Backup statistics

Backup summary

Mirror backup - makes an exact copy of selected files and folders