Backing Up

deanos

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=469868&sourceid=2459&cm_mmc=CSE-_-google-_-hhd-_-167722&CAWELAID=552755734

I bought that gadget and its so simple to use, far better than any programs i have used in the past

charlieheard

deanos wrote: »

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=469868&sourceid=2459&cm_mmc=CSE-_-google-_-hhd-_-167722&CAWELAID=552755734

I bought that gadget and its so simple to use, far better than any programs i have used in the past

I'd never heard of this, but after looking round the web I can only find glowing reviews. It seems t have been around a couple of years. It won't be suitable for the more advanced user, but for those who don't know how to backup, it looks a god-send.

I think I'll have to get one for SWMBO's laptop, as I can only back that up irregularly. Wonder if you can encrypt the backup so that personal data isn't left unsecured?

Only slight worry is that Maplin says it's been discontinued, though I'm not sure if that's just from their site...

deanos

charlieheard wrote: »

I'd never heard of this, but after looking round the web I can only find glowing reviews. It seems t have been around a couple of years. It won't be suitable for the more advanced user, but for those who don't know how to backup, it looks a god-send.

I think I'll have to get one for SWMBO's laptop, as I can only back that up irregularly. Wonder if you can encrypt the backup so that personal data isn't left unsecured?

Only slight worry is that Maplin says it's been discontinued, though I'm not sure if that's just from their site...

Yes its dead easy to use, just plug it in and it backs up all you files, it does not back up programs though

You can buy a actual click free drive but they are very expensive.

I cant see the data without the clickfree plugged in so it must be secure.

dixiebb

I use an external drive device to back up onto. and also a nas device, so multiple backups exist !:)

IrishGypsy

Here's a quick Q: I have an external HD doing a weekly back up with the whole trimmings (scheduled to run overnight every Sunday). Now, in the past backups wouldn't work on a 'new' PC (say if old one just died) as it had a different motherboard/CPU etc. This lead to issues with the back up and the registry holding info for the previous HW set-up. So if I ever decide to get a completely new PC (different MOBO/CPU, but exact same OS), would my external back-up image work first time?

closed

if it's a disk image, no (unless the hardware is very similar). The individual files and folders may be accessible depending what software you are using

a backup of files would work though

dixiebb

IrishGypsy wrote: »

Here's a quick Q: I have an external HD doing a weekly back up with the whole trimmings (scheduled to run overnight every Sunday). Now, in the past backups wouldn't work on a 'new' PC (say if old one just died) as it had a different motherboard/CPU etc. This lead to issues with the back up and the registry holding info for the previous HW set-up. So if I ever decide to get a completely new PC (different MOBO/CPU, but exact same OS), would my external back-up image work first time?

data files would/should be accessible but -- due to new system -- existing drivers etc. would not be compatible with new hardware. :cool:

Dave_Harris_2

I also use Acronis to back up files.

Craftyscholar

Not sure whether I am feeling or
External HD bought, installed and first back-up done.
So easy - why did I put it off for so long?

jampac

For a free very basic backup for Windows users look at the xcopy command. (run: xcopy /? from the command line for more info) - you can use this to copy all your files that are marked for archive (i.e. have changed) to a backup storage location. I use this with success via a shortcut on my desktop. Every time i want to run a back up I just attach the external storage and double click the shortcut. Nice and easy and its free because all modern versions of windows has XCOPY. You can also link this to the windows sheduler service for automated scheduled backups. Baisc but functional and FREE!