What is best BACKUP software

Discussion in 'Software' started by Bold Eagle, Dec 28, 2005.

  1. Bold Eagle

    Bold Eagle MajorGeek

    As mentioned in intro notes Backup is rarely explored and poorly visited on this site.

    I am a novice who is learning quickly.

    My sys:

    Intel P4E, 3.00 GHz 3006 MHz 1Mb L2 Cache (800FSB socket 478 Prescott CPU with HT)
    SiS-661FX ((661FM2-LSR(MS-7060-020)) Motherboard (Micro-Star International Co., LTD.)
    ATX Midi Tower 8003LCA400ATTS
    BIOS: Phoenix - Award BIOS v6.00PG
    2x512MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM
    1x80GB HDD 7200 RPM
    ATI Radeon 9200 Pro (RV280) 256 MB
    1xFA-ST-CASE Internal Case Fan (and I assume standard heatsink and CPU fan)
    2xExtraction Fans (one in power supply and one just below both at top in back of case)

    What is the best backup program (free would be great)?

    What should I back up?

    How often?

    I have Ashampoo UIWatcher installed which makes copies of current reg every time I install programs. Is this worth having?

    Any advice greatly appreaciated
     
  2. bjgarrick

    bjgarrick MajorGeeks Admin - Malware Expert

    There are many of backup programs, the one I use is called "Genie Backup Manager 6.0.8.1632". It backs up anything you want to a compressed file.

    I do a full backup once a week so I don't worry about losing data. This program does cost but it does a great job and is simple to learn.

    Genie Backup Manager 6.0.8.1632
     
  3. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Best.. IMO would be Acronis True Image ( but is retail and not free ) does a complete clone Image of your HD opposed to certain files folders.

    for a backup for various folders and files then Karen's Replicator is a good free one.

    as to what you shoudl backup... well anything thats important to you, eg. Favorites Folder list, My Docs, just about anything you wouldnt want to loose.

    Ashampoo UIWatcher ... yeah why not, seems a good app.
     

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