How do you backup your important personal files?

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

 

What Windows OS on your system?

 

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

 

W7, why?

 

x86 or x64?

 

32bit.

 

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.

 

SugarSync

 

Cobian Backup

 

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

 

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...

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Finally someone is with me!

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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/Back-Up-and-Recovery/SyncBack.shtml

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

 

You could try toucan

 

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.