Backups

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• CD & DVD burning ...
• Storage & Virtual Storage ...
• USB drives ...

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• Top 10 Backup Software Apps For Your PC - 2010-05-19
  1. Create Snapshot Backups of Data and Files With Comodo Time Machine
  • PC Backup - Archive and Recover Data with Backup Software | Comodo
  2. Dropbox
     • Dropbox - Online backup, file sync and sharing made easy.
  3. Clonezilla – Free Advanced Hard Drive Cloning Software
  • Clonezilla (OpenSource clone system)
  4. How to Keep your Backups Current with FreeFileSync (Win)
     • reeFileSync | Download FreeFileSync software for free at SourceForge.net
  5. Backup Program Data & Personal Settings with FBackup
  • Free backup software - Backup files with FBackup
  6. Free backup software - Backup files with FBackup
     • CrashPlan - Automatic Online Backup for Home, Business and Enterprise
  7. Pure Sync: Free Backup and File Synchronization Tool
  • PureSync Homepage - Synchronize folders and files, automatic backups, photo sync
  8. The Best free Backup Software for your PC
     • Hinx Software.
  9. Backup your Hard-Drive with SyncBack
  • 2BrightSparks | Downloads
  10. Mozy – Online Data Backup and Storage
      • Online Backup, Data Backup & Remote Backup Solutions | Mozy
  11. Windows 7 Features: Backup and Restore
• JAM Software - SmartBackup - US$25
• Five fabulous apps to backup -- and restore -- your data - itbusiness.ca - 2008-07-25
• NovaBACKUP Backup Software for DVD, Disk, Tape, Removable and Online Backups - $50
  • NovaBackup Professional | Backup Download | PC World
• Memeo - Simplify Your Digital Life. | Memeo Autobackup, Memeo Software, Memeo Backup - $32-$86
• EMC Insignia - $129 for Retrospect, $29 for CDP
  • EMC Insignia : EMC Retrospect for Windows Professional Edition
  • EMC Insignia : EMC Retrospect for Windows Professional Edition
  • Retrospect for Windows 7.6 and CDP | Backup Download | PC World
• NTI Backup Now improves on the best PC backup protection to Hard Drives Flash Drives CD DVD - $70
  • NTI Backup 5 Advanced | Backup Download | PC World
• Paragon Drive Backup: system backup, system restore and hard disk imaging - $40
  • Paragon Drive Backup (Personal Edition) | Backup Download | PC World
• Titan - Data Backup Software - Titan Backup Windows Vista Compatible - $40
  • Titan Backup | Backup Download | PC World
• Disk Imaging
  • Acronis - Backup and restore system software and PC system utilities for Windows and Linux OSs - $50
  • Norton GoBack | Downloads Download | PC World - $40
• GFI Backup 2009 Home Edition 3.0 (Windows), from GFI Software - Free Downloads on ZDNet
  • http://software.gfi.com/gfibackup2009home.exe
  • GFI Backup Home Edition - Free backup software for Windows
• LangaList - Fast, Easy Backups For Win98/ME/NT/2K/XP
• NTBackUp for Windows-XP-Pro - Windows XP Pro backup utility. XP Pro comes with a backup utility, but it's not installed by default in XP Home. Launch your installation disc and browse to the VALUEADD folder, MSFT folder, and NTBACKUP folder. Once installed, you can choose to back up your entire hard drive or just files and folders you select. The easy-to-use wizard walks you through it.
• PC Magazine
  • backup utility – InstaBack 2: Instantly and Automatically Back Up Your Data - Downloads by PC Magazine
• Second Copy: Secure your data with automatic backup software - $30 - (automatic, compressed, encrypted, to any disk)
• SyncBack (Windows), from 2BrightSparks - Free Downloads on ZDNet
  • 2BrightSparks | SyncBackSE
  • Easily backup, synchronize, or restore your files to another drive, FTP server, ZIP file, networked drive, or removable media.

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• Preparation for Backup
  • Empty the Recycle Bin
  • Delete the browser's Temporary Internet Files
    • MSIE > Tools (menu) > Internet Options > General (tab) > Browsing history - Delete (button)
  • System Restore applet should be slimmed down
    • Right-click on My Computer > Properties > System Restore (tab)
  • Uninstall any unnecessary applications
    • Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs
  • Clean up the disk
    • CleanMgr
      • Start Menu > Run > CleanMgr
    • Norton CleanSweep/Cleanup - (included in NIS = Norton Internet Security)