Backup Tools

Driver Genius Professional is a tool for backing up and/or restoring your system drivers. It can automatically detect all drivers, or only non-Microsoft drivers, and allows you to create a normal or compressed backup set of all selected items. If you ever have to you reinstall the operation system, you can use the Restore (auto-install) function to restore all the drivers with a single click, rather than having to search for your original CDs. The program can also help you find and download updated drivers for your system, and diagnose driver or device problems.

ViceVersa Pro is an advanced utility to compare, mirror, synchronize files, and to backup folders and disks. You can choose from five different ways to compare your files (synchronization, backup, mirroring, replication, consolidation), and the differences will be shown side-by-side in a graphical, easy to understand display. The program can process the files with the click of a button or you can set-up automatic batch projects and run them with your preferred scheduler or run them in real-time as soon as file changes are detected. ViceVersa Pro can track file deletions and file conflicts, copy locked or open files, copy NTFS attributes and data streams, and works with all storage media, including removable drives, CD/DVD, USB etc. as well as network drives. Other features include encryption, compression, bandwidth control, archiving, password protection and more.

Backup4all is a full featured backup tool that allows you to define custom backup configurations to meet your personal needs. You can backup to local or network locations, remote FTP servers, or to CD/DVD, using the built-in burner software. Setting up a backup configuration is made easy by the backup wizard that guides you through every step. Options include optional file filters (by attribute, date, size, name etc.) and a built-in scheduler to run your backups unattended as a service. Backup4all also enables you to see what files have changed since the last backup and to preview the statistics for the next backup. It can backup files that are in use Additional features include password protection, AES encryption, zip compression, Explorer integration, incremental/differential backups, CRC32 verification, disk spanning, and more. Backup4all works with any drive letter, including mapped network drives, DVD/CDR/CDRW media and UNC paths.

Backup-2006 Studio is a powerful backup utility with many options and a user-friendly interface. It supports compressed backups with unlimited zip file size (Pkware, Deflate64), network drives, removable media (with spanning) and even comes with a built-in burner, so you can burn your backups straight to CD-R. You can schedule any job, upload your compressed backup archives to an FTP or HTTP server for off-site storage and more. It offers a graphical backup map, catalog, log files and can email you when a job is done. Backup-2006 Studio is able to manage backup in classic mode (1 file per job) or in unique archive mode (1 file updated by each job). The interface allows you to select the folders or files to be included from a tree-view and also by wildcard. It includes pre-set backup options like: My emails, My documents, Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Shell and Registry, that allow you to quickly add them to your backup routine. The backup sets are cataloged and can be searched without opening each individual archive file. Additional features include a graphical backup manager, emailing of log files and more.

Handy Backup is an easy-to-use program designed for an automatic backup of your critical data virtually to any type of storage media including CD/DVD devices and remote FTP servers. In addition, it offers strong file encryption and multi choice zip compression on the fly as well as many other useful features to protect your valuable data. All backup activities are logged in detail. The program can backup your files to CD or DVD without the need for additional burner software. Special plugins are provided to facilitate the backup of ICQ, system registry and MS Outlook data.

Outlook Backup Express utility is designed to easily create a backup or archive file of your mail messages that stored in message folders managed by Microsoft Outlook Express (version 5 or 6) which may easily be restored when necessary. The program also enables you to move mail folders between two computers (for example a desktop and a laptop computer) by backing up data to a self-executable EXE file file and then restore it when necessary. All the existing mail attachments are saved and restored with the message folders. In addition you can optionally password protect your data, save and restore the Windows Address Book (WAB) and the Internet Explorer Favorites. The program offers a step by step wizard that will quickly guide you through the first steps.

Genie Backup Manager Home Edition allows you to create backup sets or archives for files and settings on your machine, which can easily be restored when necessary. It backs up files and folders, e-mails, Outlook Express files, Outlook 2000/XP files, Favorites, Windows Address Book entries and fonts. Genie Backup Manager comes with an easy to use, wizard-style interface and allows you to preview your data before restoration. Additional features include media spanning, scheduling options, direct backup to CD-R/RW with burning, password protection and more. The program supports incremental, normal and mirrored backups as well as different compression levels. One unique feature of this program is the option to create a self-extracting exe file from your backup sets, that can be restored later without the need for Genie Backup Manager to be installed.

RoboTask enables you to automate any combination of tasks on your computer, ranging from simply launching web pages, to checking email, moving or backing up files to uploading or downloading, sending email and much more. The program allows to easily create simple task, as well as highly complex automations, involving conditional IF/ELSE statements, loops, custom variables and other advanced options. It can accommodate just about any type of simple or complex automation, without the need to create batch files or write complicated scripts, as it uses a visual interface that lets you simply select and combine action to fit your needs. The extensive support for conditional actions allows you to not only create automated task, but they can also be executed automatically if certain conditions apply (e.g if a file is moved, if your internet connection goes down, if there is new email etc.). RoboTask can run as NT Service, allowing you to have automated tasks take place, even if you are not logged on. A powerful tool, that provides one of the highest levels of flexibility in its class.

Image for Windows backup and restore utility that creates a snapshot of a selected partition or volume, and saves it to disk, or burns it directly to most DVD+RW+R-R-RW or CD-R/RW drives. Using a disk image as a backup allows you to restore your entire system with all programs and setting intact, similar to a recovery CD that came with your computer. The program can create the disk image from within Windows (you can keep working), using the free PHYLock add-on, or optionally from DOS with the included Image for DOS utility. It also provides a tool that allows you to browse the disk images and extract individual files from them, rather than restoring the entire drive or partition.

Argentum Backup is a handy tray tool that lets you easily backup your documents and folders. It safely protects you from accidental deletes and overwrites. The program is designed to be suitable for both beginners and advanced users. Backups are stored in Zip files and can be created both manually and automatically using the built in scheduler. Argentum Backup also includes a number of templates to backup Windows registry, Windows shell settings, E-mail messages and address book, database of your favorite messenger (ICQ, MSN, Yahoo!, AIM). Advanced features include powerful stacking, file masks, adjustable backup store, different backup strategies and more.

SyncBack is a flexible, and powerful backup and synchronization program that allows to maintain backup copies of your files and folders, or to synchronize them, so that both locations always have a complete copy (e.g Laptop/PC). It offers different types of actions that let you choose how older and newer files are processed, which files should be excluded (by mask) and more. Features include standard file comparison based on the date and size, as well as optional MD5 checksum, which will detect even the slightest modifications to files. SyncBack also supports scheduled projects, advanced FTP backup with encryption, zip compression of backups, as well as network login, simulation runs and more. The program can even backup files that are open or in use. Great value for the price!

BackupOnDemand is a real-time backup tool, that runs in the background and monitors your important files for changes. If files (that you monitor) are changed, it automatically backs them up to an archive, using the specified location on your drive. With BackupOnDemand, your backups of important files are always kept up to the minute. In addition, the program enables you to store up the last 999 versions of each file in your archive, providing you not only with one, but multiple versions of a file, allowing you to "go back in time" and recover an older version of the file. Files stored in the BackupOnDemand archive are compressed and can be saved to to another directory, a second hard drive, a removable drive, or even across the network to another computer. In addition to the real-time backups, BackupOnDemand also offers traditional scheduled backups, periodic backups and manual backups.

BackUp Maker is a personal backup tool that can create backups in ZIP format. It can optionally backup the files directly to a CD-RW or DVD drive, a local folder, or a remote FTP server. The program comes with most of the common options like file exclusions, scheduled backups, dated files, incremental backups, password protection and more. It also offers password protection for the zip files and supports spanning across multiple disks. BackUp Maker lets you create quick one-time backups as well as scheduled backups that occur on a regular basis. The interface is easy to use and offers an advanced mode that reveals the additional features (file masks, exclusions etc.). The evaluation version can only backup files smaller than 1mb.

Active@ Disk Image is a DOS-based backup solution designed for complete backup and restore the entire harddrive as well as selected FAT / NTFS partitions and logical drives. It includes an option to to open existing disk images and preview the files and folders in the image before restoration. In addition, you can restore disk images created in other data recovery software.

Synchromagic enables you to synchronize files and directories, either one-way or bi-directionally, with many useful options. Synch files/folders on one computer, from one to another, from one to several, or from several computers back to just one. Tasks can also be performed over a local area network, and to FTP sites. Mirror sites can be created for disaster recovery or to backup files, directories, and even entire drives.

Active Backup Expert Pro performs automated or manual backups of local and network files in .zip format on hard disks, CDs and other removable devices or in a LAN. A Wizard guides you through the steps of a backup-set creation: supplying the paths and filters for included and excluded files, specifying the storage folder and setting to schedule, selecting the incremental or differential backup method. Having configured the backup-set only once, you are free to create as many backup copies as you wish. You can easily restore the files stored in a backup, view or edit their content. The export and import features are useful to synchronize the folders on two or more PCs and to span the large backups across multiple disks. Other features include selecting files by size and attributes, creating self-extracting backups and support for Command-line and ActiveX automation. Backups can be scheduled, using the using the Active Task Manager included in the package.

ABF Outlook Express Backup is a backup/synchronization tool for Outlook Express . It allows to backup and restore messages and folders, address book, settings, mail and news accounts, message rules, blocked senders lists, and even signatures. All parts can be processed either separately or together. The user can choose the identity to save or restore data. The program allows to backup data on one computer and restoring on the other allowing synchronization of two OE installations. The interface is easy to use and additional help is available if needed.

Smart Undelete is a file unerase and data recovery software that works with hard drives and removable disks, including USB sticks (but not with media cards). It is simple to operate, just select the drive and press the scan button, and view the list of files that can be recovered. The program can limit the search to specific file types or extensions, and also offers an option to save and restore to/from an image file. Smart Undelete only performs a quick surface scan, and does not have the recovery capabilities of more advanced tools.

ABF Outlook Backup is a backup and synchronization tool for MS Outlook, that allows you to backup and restore your messages, address book, settings, accounts, message rules, junk email lists, signatures, and also your internet favorites. Using the program, you can also backup your data on one computer and restore them to another, for example your laptop. ABF Outlook Backup has an easy to use interface. It integrates with Windows Task Manager, so you can easily schedule backups to be performed automatically.

Acronis True Image provides a complete PC backup and restore system that allows you to create disk images of your hard drive partitions (or selected folder structures) and store them in a secure location. The backup images can include your entire system partition, including Windows with all programs and settings, so that you can restore your computer to a previous state without having to reinstall Windows or any of your programs. Acronis True Image can also perform incremental and differential backups for selected files and folders, thereby adding traditional backup functionality to the disk imaging features. You can continue to use your PC during the disk imaging operation, no system reboot is necessary. The program can also create a Rescue Disc that enables you to restore your computer in case it becomes inaccessible. Other features include integrated CD/DVD burning, disk cloning, scheduled operations, file exclusions, password protected backups, and Acronis Secure Zone, which enables you to safely store your disk images on a protected partition.

MySQL Backup Watcher offers an easy to use interface to schedule and specify backups of MySQL databases. The backup sets can be password protected and scheduled to take place automatically. In addition, MySQL Backup Watcher can optionally apply a compression scheme, to conserve disk space.

DataPilot enables you to backup, synchronize, transfer, and personalize the content on your mobile phone. The software is compatible with more than 650 phones from all major manufacturers and enables you to perform various task from a convenient PC application rather than the phone interface. You can edit or extend your address book, import your contacts from Outlook or Outlook Express, backup your existing phone data to your computer, upload images or wallpapers to your phone and more. If you upgrade to a new phone, you can easily transfer all your data to the new one. Furthermore, the program enables you to compose custom ringtones using a MIDI editor and a musical notes composer. DataPilot also includes feature that enables you to use your cellphone for Internet connectivity when you are on the road (disabled during trial). Phone connectivity is supported via USB cable, BlueTooth, serial cable or Infrared connection. Even though DataPilot supports a wide range of phones, not all the features will be available with every phone. The company offers an online directory that allows you to check which features are supported on your device.

BackRex Outlook Backup allows you to backup and restore Microsoft Outlook data and settings. You can save your Outlook folders, address book, tasks, notes, contacts, calendar, message rules, signatures, stationery, and custom preferences. In addition, the program can also backup all Internet Explorer settings, including favorites and history. BackRex Outlook Backup creates a standalone backup set, that can also be transferred from one computer to another in order to migrate settings and Outlook data (even between different versions of Windows and/or Outlook).

TK8 Backup is a backup tool that can automatically backup your files and folders, as well as Address Book, Favorites, Outlook, Outlook Express emails and settings. You can backup to local folders or drives, upload backups to remote FTP servers, or create backup CDs/DVDs with the integrated burner software. Additional features include built-in scheduler, zip compression, splitting of large backup sets, password protection and more. TK8 Backup also offers a monitoring feature that can automatically start a backup when it detects that your files have been changed.

RollBack Rx Professional enables you to restore your system (or portions of it) to a previous state, thereby repair computer problems caused by recent changes, virus or other modifications. Unlike standard backup tools, this program will restore your entire system including registry, settings, tweaks and all other details in addition to your files. You can maintain multiple snapshots, going back minutes, hours, days or even months, and restore any size hard disks in seconds. RollBack Rx Professional allows you to exclude specific folders and files from a restore operation, allowing you to maintain the most recent copies of important documents or files. The interface is easy to use, and suitable for novice and advanced users a like. It supports on-demand snapshots, as well as scheduled snapshots and automatic restore options. RollBack Rx Professional uses a patent pending technology which creates snapshots that only require 0.07% of total hard disk space and allows users to create up to 60,000 snapshots.

AlmerBackup is a backup and restore utility that allows you to backup your files to floppy disks, hard drives, network drives, Zip drives, JAZ, SyQuest and most other removable devices including direct burning to CD-RW. You can create multiple backup jobs and have them start automatically on startup, shutdown or based on a user defined schedule. The program supports several types of backup, including simple copy, simple move or deleting old, out of date files and backup files to zip-archive. It can create file names and directories based on date or time macros and keep multiple revisions of a file. Additional features include file splitting for removable media, include/exclude masks, FTP support and logging.

OutBack Plus allows you to easily backup and restore your Outlook data including email messages, contacts, tasks, accounts, signatures, message rules, etc. to a compressed, optionally password protected, backup file. The backup includes detailed user settings such as Outlook 2003 Business Contact Manager DB and Outlook 2003 Junk Mail settings, as well as Send/Receive groups, nicknames, user templates and more. In addition, the program can also include critical Internet Explorer settings, as well as custom files of your choice. OutBack Plus can also transfer your Outlook data when you upgrade to a new machine, or need to have your email on your laptop when you travel. Additional features include backup reminders, schedule backups, detailed backup logs, automatic purging of old backup files and more.

Synchredible is an easy-to-use tool for folder and file synchronization. It offers a wizard interface that lets you set up the synchronization jobs, select files to exclude, schedule the job for automated execution and more. Additional features include support for network and external drives, CRC32 checking and more.

Han-soft Auto Backup allows you to backup your data to local disk, network neighborhood and remote FTP servers. It allows you to create multiple backup tasks and run them automatically, using the built-in scheduler. If you need to restore a backup, you can restore the complete set, or select individual files only. The backup sets can be named after the date, which allows you to keep multiple versions of a backup. The program offers compressed or uncompressed storage in a proprietary format, as well as self-restoring backup files (EXE format) that allow you to restore a backup without having Han-soft Auto Backup installed. Additional features include integrated encryption, optional password protection of backups and more.