Once backed up how do I keep updating?
And how do I restore if I have a problem?
What backup programs work best?
2006-06-07 14:53:51 · 6 answers · asked by frankdob 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I use a freeware program called SyncBack to do this for me. You can use it to back your entire drive or just parts of it. It's completely configurable.
To continously update your backup files, in SyncBack there is an option to just update the new or changed fles. That way you don't have to keep backing up the entire directory or drive.
You also have the option of backing up to an FTP server. That's very handy if you have a private site and want access to your files from somewhere other than home.
Finally, you can choose to restore your files from within the program. It's really easy.
You can even simulate a backup or restore BEFORE you actually do it. That way, if you see that the program is not backing up/restoring the files you want, you can choose to cancel out of it with no harm done.
There is also a shareware (not free) version of this program with more features, but I am happy with the freeware version.
I am not affiliated in an way with this program. I am just a VERY happy user of this program and hope others will find it useful.
2006-06-07 15:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Windows XP has the capability to implement RAID or redundant array of independant disks. You would need to buy another disk, preferable the same capacity or more than the other two combined. Then you would set up RAID 1 which would make copies of the other two on to this one. RAID would automatically keep the disks identical. Any data added or deleted on the data disks would be added or subtracted from the backup one. Take a look at this Wikipedia article on RAID.
2006-06-07 15:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by Forvak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surely you aren't going to back up EVERYTHING. It is very easy to write a batch file to backup desired files an directories at specified intervals. You could also Google for any of hundreds of free programs, go with MS backup that is included with Windows or go with a commercial program.
If you want to IMAGE the entire system then Norton Ghost and other programs would work fine
2006-06-07 14:58:56 · answer #3 · answered by lampoilman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is NOT two drives. It is one million force partitioned to a procedure force and a different force. Under Windows this isn't a priceless configuration as Windows has no potential for smart use of partitioned drives It additionally slows the laptop if you happen to positioned knowledge at the moment partition because it severely raises learn/write occasions. Assuming you might have Windows Vista or later, pass to the disk supervisor in manage panel and delete the moment force. Then broaden the procedure rive to make use of the loose house created. This type for partitioning drives is on the grounds that anyone has spotted smart working strategies like MAC OSX and Linux use partitioning. But they use strategies developed on partitioning for safeguard and versatility.
2016-09-08 22:03:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would buy a 3rd drive external would be the easiest but at least 2x or more larger then both drives combined. The you can use windows backup to bacup both drives to it.
2006-06-07 14:56:51 · answer #5 · answered by theonly1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
burn to dvd or blu-ray
2006-06-07 14:55:05 · answer #6 · answered by dbzkid13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋