How do you backup your important personal files?

[Amit]

I've installed Backup Maker. How do you guys like it?

[claykin]

Originally Posted by TheMozart

According to my Windows Logs, Volume Shadow Copy is working fine with Macrium and windows, but Cobian Backup Version 11 still says:

ERR 2012-06-02 12:33 Error while creating the Volume Shadow Copy snapshot: Exception from HRESULT: 0x80042302

HOWEVER, when I use Cobian Backup Version 9 Portable, I don't get any errors.

What Windows OS on your system?

[Noob]

Originally Posted by TheMozart

Yeah ok, good luck with that

Well, i was just telling you my experiences with VSS.

[TheMozart]

Originally Posted by claykin

What Windows OS on your system?

W7, why?

[claykin]

Originally Posted by TheMozart

W7, why?

x86 or x64?

[TheMozart]

Originally Posted by claykin

x86 or x64?

32bit.

[Snowden]

SugarSync: Not only can it sync documents between all of your devices (including mobile) it offers DropBox compatibility where you can only share certain files in a "Magic Briefcase" instead of syncing directories etc.

I have my entire "My Documents" folder done like that

Also provides 5gb for free...10 for about 3 bucks.

[Amit]

SugarSync

[1chaoticadult]

Cobian Backup

[mack_guy911]

best copy paste your files on other hardisk in case your system @#$ up just run bootable cd like partigic magic and copy paste your data

or run some antivirus live cd scan with it and backup cheap best 100% working way

3rd clonezilla for image backup

http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/clonezilla.html

[claykin]

Originally Posted by TheMozart

32bit.

Because if you used Win 7 x64 Cobian 9 did not support VSS. VSS support for x64 was added in Cobian 10.

This doesn't apply to you, so we can drive on...

[oliverjia]

haha, totally agree.
copy/paste is the simplest and best way to go.

Originally Posted by mack_guy911

best copy paste your files on other hardisk in case your system @#$ up just run bootable cd like partigic magic and copy paste your data

or run some antivirus live cd scan with it and backup cheap best 100% working way

3rd clonezilla for image backup

http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/clonezilla.html

[TheMozart]

Originally Posted by claykin

Because if you used Win 7 x64 Cobian 9 did not support VSS. VSS support for x64 was added in Cobian 10.

This doesn't apply to you, so we can drive on...

That's OK Clay, as I am now using Auslogics BitReplica instead

[claykin]

Good luck with that. too new and unproven for my taste buds.

Originally Posted by TheMozart

That's OK Clay, as I am now using Auslogics BitReplica instead

[Noob]

Originally Posted by oliverjia

haha, totally agree.
copy/paste is the simplest and best way to go.

Finally someone is with me!

[napoleon1815]

HAHA. It is certainly overlooked and easiest in many cases. I do this from time to time...or use GoodSync to just replicate the files.

Docs = SkyDrive + USB.
Music = SkyDrive (Not Shared) + Portable HDD + another copy on PS3 for entertainment.
Videos = No copies as of right now.

Thanks for asking this question.

[moontan]

got things backed up to internal drives, external drive, USB stick.

and i just started lately to use Spideroak, a very good online storage backup which had very good privacy and security features.

it only offers 2 Gb free but you can get up to 10 Gb free with referrals.

PM me if you want to give it a try.
you and i will get an extra Gb free for the referral.

[claykin]

Originally Posted by moontan

got things backed up to internal drives, external drive, USB stick.

and i just started lately to use Spideroak, a very good online storage backup which had very good privacy and security features.

it only offers 2 Gb free but you can get up to 10 Gb free with referrals.

PM me if you want to give it a try.
you and i will get an extra Gb free for the referral.

Spideroak is good, but lacks open/locked file backup. Thats a deal breaker for me.

[TheMozart]

Originally Posted by oliverjia

haha, totally agree.
copy/paste is the simplest and best way to go.

I don't agree and I tell you why. I backup my D:\Program Files folder and once I do a FULL BACKUP, I only want to backup any CHANGES.

Any good program recommended for that? I tried Auslogics one but it began giving me errors. I think Karen's Replicator can backup CHANGES only?

[claykin]

Originally Posted by TheMozart

I don't agree and I tell you why. I backup my D:\Program Files folder and once I do a FULL BACKUP, I only want to backup any CHANGES.

Any good program recommended for that? I tried Auslogics one but it began giving me errors. I think Karen's Replicator can backup CHANGES only?

"Program Files" folder? You will need a backup app that supports open/locked file copy. Also, why are you trying to backup Program Files?

Karen's Replicator hasnt been updates in years. I recall, Karen, passed away. Plus it never copied locked files.

My preferred universal file backup apps are Syncback and KLS Backup. Syncback has a generous licensing policy. They permit a single license to be installed up to 5 PC's when used by a single home user.

[oliverjia]

I put OS and program files on C:\ and all other data (mainly documents) on D:\ or E:\. I Installed all programs and all updates and image C:\ using acronis and image for dos/linux. I never do incremental backup as it normally takes too much time; I Just restore the image file I originally made and update OS and program files. Believe me, it's much faster.
For documents on D or E drive, I just copy/paste to at least 2 external drives and for the most important files, I also back up to the cloud, mainly spideroak.

Originally Posted by TheMozart

I don't agree and I tell you why. I backup my D:\Program Files folder and once I do a FULL BACKUP, I only want to backup any CHANGES.

[TheMozart]

Originally Posted by claykin

"Program Files" folder? You will need a backup app that supports open/locked file copy. Also, why are you trying to backup Program Files?

Karen's Replicator hasnt been updates in years. I recall, Karen, passed away. Plus it never copied locked files.

My preferred universal file backup apps are Syncback and KLS Backup. Syncback has a generous licensing policy. They permit a single license to be installed up to 5 PC's when used by a single home user.

Because my Program Files are on my D: and W7 is on my C:. I use Macrium to backup C: and regularly I backup D:\Program Files.

So I may try the Syncback FREE. Will the FREE copy locked files? Or you need to pay for SyncBackSE to do that?

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...SyncBack.shtml

Anyone know of a FREEWARE backup program that backs up locked files as well?

[Amit]

Originally Posted by TheMozart

Because my Program Files are on my D: and W7 is on my C:. I use Macrium to backup C: and regularly I backup D:\Program Files.

So I may try the Syncback FREE. Will the FREE copy locked files? Or you need to pay for SyncBackSE to do that?

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...SyncBack.shtml

Anyone know of a FREEWARE backup program that backs up locked files as well?

You could try toucan

[claykin]

Originally Posted by TheMozart

Because my Program Files are on my D: and W7 is on my C:. I use Macrium to backup C: and regularly I backup D:\Program Files.

So I may try the Syncback FREE. Will the FREE copy locked files? Or you need to pay for SyncBackSE to do that?

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...SyncBack.shtml

Anyone know of a FREEWARE backup program that backs up locked files as well?

You will need Syncback SE or Pro for locked file support.

Only other freeware apps I am aware of that support locked files are Fbackup, Genie Timeline and Cobian.

Obviously, there may be others but this is what I'm aware of. Seriously its worth the $35 for Syncback SE and you'll be able to install on 5 PC's you own. And you can easily upgrade to Syncback Pro for $20 if you ever need to. Been using Syncback for years and aside from it not natively running as a service, its a fantastic backup app.