AoWW Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 Can anyone give advice on how to backup files from my laptops (1 x Vista, 1 x Windows 8) on a regular basis (eg weekly) so any new files, or previous ones that have since been updated, are stored onto an external drive? Is there a program that enables this? I don't mind manually plugging in the drive and hitting 'run' but I don't want to have to physically sort through which files to add each time or keep hitting the 'overwrite older file' (or whatever it says) option. I think that makes sense?! Also, any recommendations for an external drive - probably 2tb?
stevelcfc Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 Depends how much memory the files will take up, but potentially just get a cloud.
AoWW Posted 27 June 2013 Author Posted 27 June 2013 Depends how much memory the files will take up, but potentially just get a cloud. Arrrgghhhhh! (Sorry, not your fault, just the whole 'cloud thing' is driving me nuts at the moment. I agree it has its place, and I do use one, but I don't want to rely on storing everything in one!)
Poakey Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptreplicator.asp Thats what i use at work and home.pretty simple and quick.
Guest kristianity77 Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 Norton Ghost isnt too bad for backing up. Im not sure about it backing up only files which have changed etc. But it does a good "mirror" of your drive. I use it and it works fine. 2TB hard drives are cheap these days. I not long bought one that was 70 quid from PC world. Only potential issue is if your PC only has USB 2.0 ports. Its a looooong old backup process
MC Prussian Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 When it comes to harddrives, you might want to take a look at SSD drives. They no longer have spinning parts and are more reliable and durable than previous, regular models. The only downside is that they're more expensive. Also, just like kristianity77 has mentioned, depending on what connection/cable you use (f.eg. USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Firewire, ThunderBolt with Macs) the speed of your data transfer can vary quite a bit. Depending on the total amount of data, you're looking at between a few hours and half a day/a day or even longer for the initial, full data transfer. I suppose the time is cut considerably once it only needs to do additional backups from there.
MrSpaM Posted 28 June 2013 Posted 28 June 2013 Most decent external drives come with backup software pre installed on them
Trav Le Bleu Posted 28 June 2013 Posted 28 June 2013 Arrrgghhhhh! (Sorry, not your fault, just the whole 'cloud thing' is driving me nuts at the moment. I agree it has its place, and I do use one, but I don't want to rely on storing everything in one!) Cos the government might find out.
William Boast Posted 29 June 2013 Posted 29 June 2013 Norton Ghost isnt too bad for backing up. Im not sure about it backing up only files which have changed etc. But it does a good "mirror" of your drive. I use it and it works fine. 2TB hard drives are cheap these days. I not long bought one that was 70 quid from PC world. Only potential issue is if your PC only has USB 2.0 ports. Its a looooong old backup process I just do it over night - its rarely a very urgent thing is it? Here's my £0.02 - avoid Seagate.
sphericalfox Posted 26 October 2014 Posted 26 October 2014 Anyone have a home network? Pros and cons?
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