Greetings All.
I apologize in advance, as I posted a similar question several days ago in the "software" section and got no responses, so I'm trying this category as I still consider myself a novice.
Am am running XP SP3.
I bought a utility called Rebit Backup Software. It has been compared to Mac's Time Machine. It has very cool features and does the following:
- Creates continuous real-time incremental file backups to external hard drive, but waits for mouse to be idle for 5 seconds before backing up.
- Also Images entire hard drive once a day automatically.
- Creates daily Recovery Points of disk image so you can roll back PC to an earlier date if needed.
- Allows you to keep working during imaging and file back ups
- Overflows oldest files when backup drive gets full
I love this utility, but it is very unstable and caused several crashes on both of my PCs, which required a full HDD reinstall due to corrupted Windows. It has since been uninstalled...
I don't really need full disk imaging since I have a cloned extra HDD for each of my PCs. They are never used and I update them manually now and then with program changes to keep them pristine in case of a crash. Then I can just clone them back and update the files.
I am looking for recommendations for another FILE backup program that has similar features as Rebit, but is more stable.
Preferably free.
I was about to use WD Smartware, which I already have on my portable USB backup drives, but the reviews are consistently horrible. So I guess that one is out.
Mainly I want a program that just does file backups
- Continuous real-time incremental backups would be fantastic
- Ability to use PC during backups that doesn't slow the computer too much
- Saves "real" files (not images) in a layout that allows me to easily find them on the backup drive if I only want to retrieve a singe file.
- Ability to upload files to another PC without installing software on it would be a plus.
Windows Backup Utility sounds OK, but quite basic. I don't even know if I can use the PC during backups.
I also REALLY want incremental real-time back ups that don't slow the PC too much. I make so many changes to my files all day, that even losing an hour's worth of data would hurt.
There's a million programs out there, and I'm going crazy trying to choose one.
Dmailer looks pretty good, but I don't think it does the incremental backups. I've read comments that say it does, and others that say it doesn't.
Dmailer Backup - Free PC/Mac Backup Software + 2GB Free Online Storage
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. (HELP!! )
Sorry for the long post...
Thanks