Copying data. What programs to use to backup data on your computer

• The program is free for personal and commercial use.

  FBackup is a backup program that is free for use at home and in the office. This means you save money instead of paying for another data backup program.

• Automatic reservation.

  You create a backup profile, set it to run automatically, and you'll never remember about it again. FBackup will automatically create copies of data at the appointed time, which gives you not only confidence in the safety of your files, but also additional free time.

• zip packaging of backup copies.

  When backing up the full type, the source files are archived using the standard zip algorithm. FBackup uses ZIP64 compression, which allows you to create archives larger than 2GB. Moreover, you can protect archives with a password, which will be requested when extracting data from them.

• Perform actions before/after backup.

  For each backup profile, you can specify an action to be performed before or after. For example, you specify a "Cleanup" action before starting a backup, which will delete all previously archived files before creating new ones. As an action after backup, you can set the system to shut down, log out the user profile, put the system into sleep mode - any such action will be performed at your discretion after the successful completion of the file backup operation.

• Exact copies of files.

  If you do not want to store files in a single archive, FBackup can create exact copies of the original objects. Because FBackup correctly handles empty folders, you can use this type of backup to create a “mirror” copy of the original files in a specified location.

• Ease of use.

  The two main functions of a backup program are data backup and recovery. FBackup makes it easy for you by offering the use of friendly wizards. When you start working with the wizard for creating a new backup profile, you specify where, how and how often to create copies - and that’s it, the profile is ready to launch. If you want to restore files, open the recovery wizard, which will only ask where you want to restore the backup files.

• Automatic updates.

  FBackup automatically checks for updates once a week, allowing you to stay up to date with new versions. The option to check for updates can be disabled, but this is not recommended to ensure that your version of FBackup is up to date.

• Multiple reservation assignments.

  By default, the location of future backup copies is the operating system partition. To ensure the security of your backups, you will need to place them in other destinations supported by FBackup (such as external USB/Firewire drives, or a mounted network drive). In this case, if a hardware failure occurs, your data will be safe and sound on an external independent storage device.

• Plugins.

• Archiving open files.

  If a file is being used by another program while a backup is in progress, FBackup will still be able to back up the file using the Volume Shadow Copies service provided by Windows. Thus, if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Server 2019/2016/2012/2008/2003 (32/64-bit), FBackup will archive these open files. For example, you can make a backup copy of your Outlook mail database and settings without closing it.

• Multilingual

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Most users store as much useful and useful information on their computer as possible. necessary information, which is often presented in a single copy, that is, it is only available on this PC.

Therefore, as a result of a technical failure, human factor or unpredictable actions of any programs, such information may be lost forever.

To avoid this, backup programs are used to help copy information for later restoration if necessary.

They create a backup recovery file - this is a file that contains all the information necessary after a technical failure (for example, when the operating system crashes) or accidental manual deletion.

It is not the information itself that is copied into this file, but only the data for restoring it and searching for remains on the PC, therefore such a file weighs relatively little.

The operating principles of such programs are different.– some of them create files on their own automatically with a configured or set frequency. Others generate them forcibly or on request, while others implement both of these methods.

Some programs work only with a certain type of file, while others work with all data on the PC.

Thus, among all this diversity It is quite important to choose the optimal program for yourself.

Such a program will not slow down your work at the computer, take up a lot of memory, put a significant load on the processor and generate excessively large backup recovery files with information you don't need.

Specifications

For the easiest and fastest way to navigate among the variety of programs described in this TOP, below is a table with the main features of each of them.

These features may influence the final choice.

Technical characteristics of software for copying information from a PC

Name	License type	Scheduled launch	Forced launch (manual activation of backup)	Functional
Aomei Backupper	Free	No	Yes	narrowed
EASEUS Todo Backup Free	Free/Paid	Yes	Yes	narrowed in non-commercial version
Redo Backup and Recovery	Free	No	Yes	wide
Cobian Backup	Free	Yes	Yes	very wide, customizable
Macrium Reflect Free	Free/Paid	No	Yes	sufficient
DriveImage XML	Free	Yes	customizable	narrowed
FBackup	Free	Yes	Yes	narrowed
Backup Maker	Free	Yes	Yes	wide
Clonezilla	Free	No	Yes	very wide
Paragon Backup & Recovery 2014 Free	Free/Paid	Yes	Yes	wide

This TOP includes non-commercial software with different characteristics and designed for various purposes.

Among it, each user will find the most optimal one for himself.

Aomei Backupper

An easy-to-use, free backup program that doesn't take up much space on your PC.

It is characterized by high efficiency, stable operation and functionality with minimal weight and high ease of operation.

Allows you not only to copy, but also to save, encrypt data, etc.

Simply select a disk and start creating a backup copy.

• Simple interface;
• Minimum weight;
• Several types of working with files.

• Inability to automatically start copying;
• Slightly narrowed functionality compared to other programs in this TOP;
• Too simplistic design is not aesthetically attractive.

User reviews of this program are as follows: “Wonderful program”, “Wonderful utility! No worse than Acronix, not complicated and works quickly. Files are recovered easily and creates archives with adequate compression. I had to test it “in battle” - I was satisfied.”

EASEUS Todo Backup Free

This is a free version of a commercial, distributed for a fee, EASEUS Todo Backup.

You can describe it as quite good budget option copying software with high stability.

Works in automatic or forced mode.

Creates copies of all information or only specific files, or information from specific locations, directories, sources.

• Availability of a paid, expanded version with extended functionality;
• The ability to both launch manual and configure automatic copy creation;
• Generation of a total or selective copy, that is, indicating materials for preservation;
• The ability to limit the rate of copy generation to reduce the load on the hardware.

• Functional free version the software is a little narrower compared to the paid one;
• Lack of data encryption;
• Quite a significant load on the system at a high copy writing speed.

Here's what users say about this utility: “The utility is super - for generating copies for dummies! Creates backup files in two clicks. It doesn’t work as fast as Acronis, but it’s free and easy to understand. Almost anyone can figure it out, even despite the lack of Russian.”

Redo Backup and Recovery

This is an application that needs to be written to a virtual or real disk.

To create a copy, you need to run from this disk, which is inconvenient.

Very functional software, with minimal load on the device hardware.

It even has its own browser, which allows you to launch it, for example, immediately after reinstalling the operating system.

• Doesn't take up space on your computer;
• Quite functional;
• Suitable for PC technicians and customizers, as it can be launched without installation from any computer;
• It works quickly and minimally slows down the system.

• The need to write the image to disk, and the image size is quite large (249 MB);
• There is no automatic start of copying, it works exclusively by force;
• Quite inconvenient to use.

And here’s what people who already use this software say: “Many thanks to the developers. She saved me from so many troubles.”

Cobian Backup

A very multifunctional and convenient copying tool that allows you to carry out a wide range of work.

Manual and automatic start of the process, differential or general copying of information is possible.

Has over 100 different customizable copy options.

• Ability to fine-tune absolutely any component;
• Possibility of copying servers;
• Availability of filters for copying.

• The program has very complex controls due to its wide functionality and may be inconvenient for beginners;
• The installation file itself is quite heavy;
• When actively running, such software places a significant load on the system's hardware resources.

What are users' opinions about the program? “I used it for two years. I was very pleased: good functionality, ease of use.”

Macrium Reflect Free

This is another non-commercial version of a paid utility, which has significantly narrowed functionality than that implemented in the paid version.

Allows you to back up from.

Well suited for novice users and those who do not want to spend a lot of time understanding the program settings.

• Almost all of the program’s functionality is accessible from the main interface, which is quite simple and visually pleasing;
• Very simple interface;
• Minimum load on hardware resources, both when stored on a PC and when running the program.

• You must have a burned disk image to get started;
• The software is not capable of performing both differential and general copying;
• Cannot implement encryption, password protection of copies, etc.

What do users say about the action of this application? “A stable utility for interacting with hard disk images, a backup feature is implemented. This software has a significant difference from alternatives: it is capable of generating disk images directly while the OS itself is running.”

DriveImage XML

Easy to use, but quite functional and productive alternative to complex programs with a paid license.

Everyone solves the problem of backing up data in their own way: some use an external HDD drive for this, others copy everything important to CDs and DVDs, some prefer to have an “extra” internal hard drive, where they dump files and folders from time to time. But, by and large, the problem of backup is not where to create a copy of important data, but rather remembering to do it. Every person who works at a computer has important files that are often changed and supplemented. These can be Excel tables, Word documents, files that store settings for various programs - from the disk cataloger database to user browser profiles. Such files are much more valuable than films, videos, music and other data that are downloaded from the Internet by the gigabytes and recorded on backup media. Burning a once downloaded movie to disk is a simple matter. But daily creation of copies of constantly changing work files is quite a troublesome task, and few people are so organized that they constantly remember the need for backup and make it. In today's review, we will look at programs that eliminate the need to remember to constantly save a copy of important data. Moreover, we will focus only on those of them that have free status.

Developer: Desktop Software
Distribution size: 10 MB
Distribution: free
File Backup Watcher Free is a simplified version of a commercial utility produced by the same company. There are few features in the free version, but for some they may be quite enough. The program interface is represented by three tabs, from which you can draw a conclusion about its main functions - “Backup”, “CD/DVD recorder” and ZIP. So, in addition to backing up data, the program is capable of recording to optical media and working with ZIP archives. However, all three main functions exist separately. In other words, you cannot configure the program to automatically compress copies of files and write them to disk.

In order for the program to perform backups, you need to create a profile. Step by step wizard will not let you get confused in the settings - first select the profile name, then indicate the folder from which you want to copy files. In this case, you can specify whether nested directories should be taken into account. After this, select the folder in which the backups will be stored. File Backup Watcher Free does not provide the ability to backup to a CD/DVD or to a network drive, so such a folder can only be located on one of the local drives. The USB drive connected to the computer is also not in the list of devices. On last stage The wizard configures the task scheduler. In order to see its settings, you need to select the automatic copying method. The planner is made very conveniently: each month, day of the week, day, hour and minute has its own button. By pressing the necessary buttons, you can specify the time at which files will be copied.

After the profile is created, its name is displayed on the first tab of the program. Even if the automatic copying method is selected for the profile, the task can be started manually using the button on the program toolbar or the F5 key. For more convenient management of profiles, the program provides the ability to organize them into folders. However, you cannot launch all profiles by clicking on the folder name - to do this you will have to open the folder and select all the profile names. If you have created tasks that File Backup Watcher Free should run on a schedule, the program can be placed in the tray, and it will silently run in the specified mode. When a program is active, its icon is grey-green. If you need to postpone completing tasks for a while, you can simply click on the icon and select the “Pause” command in the menu. The icon will turn gray and red and operation will be suspended. When performing a backup, File Backup Watcher Free places a copy of the original directory in the specified folder, adding the date and time of copying to its name. When copying again, the program simply creates a new folder with a different name. Thus, the task of deleting old backups falls on the user's shoulders - after a while there may be too many of them. You will have to manually burn saved copies to DVD or archive them. Both tabs - "CD/DVD recorder" and ZIP - have a file manager. On the archiver tab, it is single-panel - by selecting files, they can be zipped or unzipped using buttons on the toolbar or commands in the context menu.

On the disc burning tab, the file manager is presented in two panels - the first displays all the files on the hard drive, the second allows you to create the contents of the disk by dragging files and folders onto it using the mouse. It's important to note that File Backup Watcher Free can not only burn discs, but also create ISO files.

Overall, despite its limited functionality, File Backup Watcher Free is a fairly convenient and simple backup solution. It can be safely recommended to anyone who is used to storing copies of files on a second hard drive. If the main hard drive fails, you will certainly appreciate the program's performance.

Developer: ree-backup.info/back2zip.html
Distribution size: 535 KB
Distribution: free
This program is incredibly different quick installation(the whole process takes literally a few seconds) and a lively character. Immediately after installation, Back2zip automatically creates a new backup job, assuming that you store your most important files in the My Documents folder. In addition, the program creates a MyBackup folder on drive F (if you don’t have one, it may choose another one) and immediately begins copying the contents of the “My Documents” directory into it. You can guess that Back2zip is actively working by the animation of the tray icon. In short, the first thing you need to do after starting the program is to delete the automatically created task. Back2zip is built on the principle “it couldn’t be simpler.” There are no familiar wizards here - all operations can be performed directly in the main program window. First, by clicking on the Add Folder button, you specify the folder whose contents you want to monitor (it can also be added by simply dragging it from the file manager), then using the Select Folder button, you select the folder in which copies will be saved. It can be located not only on a local drive, but also on a network drive. USB storage devices are also supported.

As the program developers rightly note in the documentation, “there is no third step in setting up the program”; after the first two, it is ready to work. Simplicity, however, also has its downside. First, there can only be one folder for saving copies, and if you change it, it changes for all jobs. Secondly, backup cannot be started for only one task - all are executed at once. Back2zip has a task scheduler where you can select the interval for saving copies - from 20 minutes to 6 hours. In addition, you can limit the operating time of the program, say, allow it to make copies only at night.

It is worth paying attention to the settings for creating copies. Firstly, Back2zip can archive files in ZIP format, and the user can even choose the compression level.

Secondly, the program is able to save previous copies. In its settings, you can specify the time during which copies of files will be saved - from one day to two weeks. All copies older than the selected period will be automatically deleted. If you wish, you can disable the ability to save earlier copies, and then each time the old files will be replaced with new ones. Despite the fact that all tasks are saved in one folder, you cannot get confused in them. Back2zip works like this: in the directory selected for copying data, it creates a folder that is named exactly the same as the folder that is being copied. A directory is created in it, the name of which consists of the current date, and files are placed in it. If you choose to save previous copies in the settings, there are several folders with dates. In general, the program made a very good impression: the interface is simple and convenient, I was pleased with the possibilities for archiving files and automatically deleting old copies.

Developer: thecopier.narod.ru
Distribution size: 1.5 MB
Distribution: free
The Copier consists of three separate utilities, which can be a little confusing at first. The first of them is responsible for composing backup tasks, the second is for executing them, and the third contains program settings. Each of the three utilities can be launched separately. The first component that you will become familiar with after installing the program is the “Task Editor”. With its help, tasks are compiled, that is, it is indicated what, where and when needs to be copied. The result of working in the "Task Editor" is a database file with a Dat extension, which is saved and then loaded into the main module of The Copier. The Job Editor window includes four tabs. First, you need to select a name for the task, then on the “Archive” tab, add files and folders, copies of which you want to save. One task can contain a whole list of files and folders; you can also use regular expressions. For example, to copy all files in a folder that have the Doc extension, you need to add the line Drive:Folder:*.doc. Exceptions can also be used. This is convenient if there are files of different types in a folder, and you need to copy everything except one or two types. Exceptions are indicated in a special field in *.exe format. If you do not uncheck the "Apply to entire list" checkbox, they will be valid for all folders that are selected for copying.

On the same tab, you need to specify the name of the archive in which copies of files will be saved, and the path to it on disk. The name can be created using a mask. *Y in the name means the year in the format of four digits, *y - the year in the format of the last two digits, *M - month, *D - day, etc. (all available masks and their meanings can be found in the help file). The archive name can include any combination of masks. For example, if a backup is performed on October 11, then the saved archive that uses the *D*M.zip mask will be named 1110.zip. The "Copies" tab is used to select folders to which you want to copy important files. You can select multiple folders (located on your computer's hard drives or in local network) and for each indicate the frequency of storage. You can create copies daily or on specified days of the week. If you select Odd/Even, backups will be saved to different folders on odd and even days. On the "Additional copies" tab, you can specify the folders into which previously saved archives should be copied. Thus, we are dealing with double data storage - first the main files are copied to a safe place and placed in an archive, and then a copy is created for this archive. Such copies may be created at the end of each week, month, quarter or year. If desired, the original archive can be automatically deleted. On the Commands tab, you can set different actions to be performed before or after the backup. Teams can be external or internal. Internal ones include copying, moving, renaming and deleting files, and external ones include launching various applications. After completing work on a task, it is saved and then opened in the main module of The Copier. You only need to do this once - then the program remembers the path to the file and opens it automatically. It is worth noting that one data file can contain several tasks, each of which has its own parameters for the archive, folders in which saving is performed, etc. From the main program window, you can start a manual backup, view and print a report.

To change report parameters and make other changes, you need to go to the settings window. It defines the schedule according to which the copying is performed. Here you can select not only the frequency of creating file copies, but also the time of day. The scheduler settings are quite flexible - you can copy on all days except weekends, on selected days of the week or month, once a day when the program starts, etc. Here, in the settings, you can specify the parameters for creating an archive, such as the degree of compression, creating a self-extracting archive, saving empty directories, and encoding file names. If you plan to back up large amounts of data, it makes sense to specify a single volume size. It can be equal, for example, to the size of a CD. Also interesting is the ability to choose the behavior of the program after performing a backup. It can send a report by email, print it, close it, and even turn off the computer.

Among the disadvantages of The Copier, it is worth noting a slightly confusing scheme of work (it would be more logical to organize it within one utility, rather than create several) and the inability to download several data files at the same time. In other words, if you need to create several different backup jobs that need to run constantly, you need to put them in one data file, otherwise you will have to constantly load one DAT file after another into The Copier.

Developer: Comodo Group
Distribution size: 4.5 MB
Distribution: free
This program is so functional that it can compete with many commercial analogues. The user gets the opportunity to create different backup tasks, configure each of them separately, and run them in manual or automatic modes. The window for adding a new task contains a number of tabs on which the backup project is fully configured. There are as many as five data saving modes available.

In addition to simple copying, Comodo BackUp offers file transfer (after which the original files will be unavailable in the old location), copying with subsequent deletion of old copies, transfer with deletion of old copies. In addition, there is an interesting synchronization mode in which the backup copy is created not according to a schedule, but in real time. As soon as the program commits changes to the source file, it immediately creates a copy of it. When using this mode, you do not need to use the scheduler; if you have chosen any other backup method, you will need it. The scheduler is very flexible and allows you to perform backups on specific days of the week, months, and days of the month. The copying start time is also indicated. In addition, it is possible to execute the task periodically, after a specified number of hours, when the program starts or when it is closed. Comodo BackUp can do more than just copy all files from a selected folder. In the project settings, you can specify whether subfolders should be taken into account, and if necessary, specify which subdirectories should be excluded from the task. It is also possible to exclude some files by selecting their type, specifying attributes, minimal or maximum size. You can do the opposite, that is, specify not exceptions, but masks for files that should be copied.

Backup copies of data can be saved not only on local or network drives, but also on a USB drive, FTP server, or recorded on a CD/DVD. When you choose to burn to a CD, the program can set a volume label and erase data that is already written to the disc.

On the Options tab, very important parameters are set that relate to saving copies of files. Comodo BackUp can operate in either full or incremental backup mode. In the first case, each time the job is executed, the data will be copied completely. In the case of an incremental backup, a complete copy of the data is created only the first time, and then only those files that have changed since the previous recording are copied.

When working with different data, it often happens that it is necessary to restore an old copy of a file because important information was accidentally overwritten, deleted or edited in the new one. Therefore, it makes sense to keep several backup copies. Their number is indicated in the Number of Version field. Files can be copied in their original form or packed into a ZIP archive. Comodo BackUp supports choosing the compression level, as well as adding a password to open the file. For convenience, variable data such as date and time can be used in the archive name. The same goes for the name of the folder in which the backups are saved. The execution of Comodo BackUp tasks can be linked to the launch of other applications. For example, you can select an application that should be launched before the backup is performed or immediately after it completes. To ensure that all backup parameters have been entered correctly, you can test the job on the Test tab. If some data is missing, for example, it is not indicated where to save copies, the program will display a corresponding message and you can correct the error.

Conclusion

Among the free backup programs, you can easily choose the one that suits you. Of the apps reviewed, File Backup Watcher Free 2.8 has the fewest backup features, but it does have tools for burning CDs and creating ISO files. Back2zip will be good decision, if you don't have a lot of important files to copy. In this case, the limitations associated with the inability to run jobs separately and select different destination folders will not seem critical. The Copier has a slightly confusing workflow, but it makes it possible to organize backups of large amounts of data. By creating several jobs within one database, you can set your own copy parameters for each of them. The ability to create an additional copy of the data archive is also worthy of attention. Finally, Comodo BackUp can be called a professional backup solution. This program includes the ability to upload copies to an FTP server, burn them to CDs, and select files for backup based on their attributes, size, and type.

In this article I want to talk about the problem of saving data.

We all sometime face the fact that we need to save important information, be it photographs, text documents, 1C:Enterprise databases of all configurations, or any other information important to us. Many users do not want to waste their time or do not know how to correctly write a small “batch file” to copy their data. This is why there are small programs for backing up various data. You can read more about backup.

I encountered the need for automatic backup when I needed to copy databases from 1C:Enterprise on a daily basis. When searching for a program that was convenient and met my requirements, I found what I needed - the Cobian Backup 11 program. This program turned out to have a very clear and uncomplicated interface, and most importantly, it is free, which is very good in our time.

1. Installation of the program

And so let's move on to installing the program. Download the program distribution from the official website and run the downloaded file. On the first page of the installer, select the language you need and click "Next".

On the next page we will be asked to read the license agreement and accept the terms of this agreement. Click "Next".

This window appears before us with a choice: where and what to install.

• "Shadow Copy Initiator" serves to copy files even when they are open or in use by applications. I recommend installing it, but if, say, you need a backup for one time, then, in principle, you don’t have to install the shadow copy initiator. The Shadow Copy Initiator requires Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 to be installed. How to install the .NET Framework component in, read.
• "Installation script" needed in order to remember all the parameters of the current installation, and during the next installation, do the same thing, without your participation.

By default, we are offered to install this program as a service; I recommend leaving everything as it is if you use it on a server or on a computer where there are several users. Firstly, as a service, the program will work even if no one is logged in to the system, secondly, the program will be able to use network resources to store data on an ftp server, on another local computer on your network or network storage.

If you need it, for example, for one-time use or you don’t have to access it very often, then you can choose any of the items of your choice.

When installing the program as a service, you must specify an administrator account and password.

That's it, the installation is complete.

2.Setting up the program

Let's move on to the main task of setting up a backup job. We launch the program, select from the menu "Exercise" , then "New task".

The New Job Creation Wizard will launch. Here we set "Name" tasks, check the necessary boxes and select "Copy type» .

Go to the tab "Files", then press "Add", to indicate what we should copy and where.

We indicate the file, directory or folder on the ftp server that you need to copy. We also indicate where to copy by selecting from the list. Everyone should understand that making a backup and saving it to the same hard drive, if it physically collapses, negates all your efforts, restoring information will be problematic, saving it to different partitions of the disk will save you only in cases when your computer crashes. section where the basic information is located or when deleted. Therefore, try to save it on an independent medium, such as network storage, an external hard drive, a flash drive, or on a computer located on the same network, and of course, on an FTP server.

Go to the bookmark "Schedule". As you can see, the settings are here for any occasion, you can configure them as you wish: at least once a year, at least every day at a certain time.

Go to the tab "Cyclicity". Z Here you can configure the priority of your job and, to save space, you can configure the number of full copies to be stored.

Go to the tab "Compression" and indicate what kind of compression and division into parts of your files we need.

3. Conclusion

Overall, I really liked this program, I think many people will like it. A very clear and simple interface will not cause problems with setting up those tasks that you may need in everyday life.

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Modern software manufacturers offer many solutions for backup and further recovery of data on a PC. Moreover, the functionality of such applications can be quite wide - the choice of media and copying methods is sometimes amazing. To choose the most suitable application for your own needs, it is worth studying in more detail programs for system backup and recovery.

Selecting a backup program.

AOMEI Backupper is a reliable, fully functional backup program from AOMEI Technology Co., Ltd. The application is perfect for protecting your computer from the consequences of a possible failure or attack by malicious modules. AOMEI Data Backupper allows you to take a complete backup of your operating system, settings, and installed software, and then restore your data at any time.

The program has a modern, user-friendly interface. The main window is divided into tabs sorted by various types activities (creating copies, restoring copies, cloning, additional tools). More advanced users will undoubtedly be pleased with the configuration options, which allow you to customize the application to some extent to your own needs. Among them you can find settings responsible for the compression level, the method of splitting large backups, or the operation of the VSS mechanism.

Key Features of Aomei Backupper:

• supports all types of devices that are recognized by Windows OS, including IDE, SATA, SCSI, SSD, USB, RAID;
• support for popular file systems (FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, Ext2/3, EXFAT);
• backup in several modes;
• backup hard drives, partitions and volumes of the system - the data will be compressed in the ADI image format;
• the ability to restore only selected files and folders from a full backup;
• tools for cloning partitions and the entire hard drive;
• additional password to ensure backup security;
• a list of copies made with the ability to instantly restore data to its previous state;
• checking the integrity of the structure of the backup copies made;
• Conveniently create bootable CD/DVD/USB.

The program is provided under a free license. The manufacturer's website has very good documentation, consisting of a complete help file and several tutorials. Manufacturer: AOMEI Technology Co., Ltd.

SyncBackFree, also known as SyncBack Freeware by 2BrightSparks Pte. Ltd, is a free version of SyncBack - a program for data backup, data recovery, file and directory synchronization, and system mirroring. The program supports all popular storage media, as well as FTP servers. The free version has more limited features than the paid editions, but still offers a wide range of options in terms of backup and data synchronization. Main features of SyncBackFree:

• the ability to implement and run (also simultaneously) several operating profiles, each profile can perform different actions - backup, synchronization and mirroring - and each of them can be performed based on different parameters;
• easy recovery and backup;
• the ability to one-way or two-way synchronize directories and files;
• scheduled file backups;
• Easily create, edit, start or stop operations and delete work profiles, manage the queue, sort profiles, change their names, view detailed profile properties, open source/target locations in Windows Explorer, the ability to simulate profile operation (including data recovery) up to actual performance of his work;
• the settings of the selected profile can be edited in simple as well as expert mode;
• profile customization, data filtering, advanced principles for managing file overwrite/replacement, various rules for comparing files in the source and destination directory, data compression in ZIP archives, performance management and task priorities, encryption of FTP server connection archives, detailed log files and sending them by email, monitoring the task schedule;
• ability to perform operations in the background (system tray icon);
• work using hot keys.

SyncBackFree's GUI is quite pleasing to the eye and offers easy access to the most important functions of the program. Less experienced users will quickly learn the basics of using this software. A set of instructions can be found in the help file and on the manufacturer's website (at English). There are also paid, more functional versions of the tool - SyncBackSE and SyncBackPro. The differences between SyncBack versions are listed on the manufacturer's website. With its help, you can obtain a license for the release of the program you are interested in.

FBackup is a free program that can be used to create backup copies of important files, folders, or system settings. The program is very easy to use, even non-professional users can easily handle it. With FBackup, you can schedule regular backups by backing up the entire drive, parts of it, or selected folders and files. Archived data can be compressed using the ZIP compression standard, or copies of the original files can be created. The copy can be saved to an external device or to a network location. The program's interface is very clear, divided into two windows, in addition to a wizard that walks you through the backup setup process. FBackup functionality can be extended using plugins that can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website.

Paragon Backup & Recovery is software that makes it easy to back up selected partitions or the entire hard drive, files and folders. The application supports all popular file systems: NTFS, FAT32, FAT16, EXT2, EXT3, EXT4, ReiserFS and Apple HFS. The built-in copy wizard will help you perform all operations, which makes working with the program very simple. When creating a backup copy of the selected disk, there are several archiving options - save the copy on a local or network drive, a physical partition, to a specific FTP location, or burn it to a CD/DVD/BD disk. Similarly, the wizard helps in restoring a backup. Paragon Backup & Recovery also has basic partition management options such as formatting, deleting, hiding or renaming the partition.

IMPORTANT. Program registration is required. During installation, a window opens in which you must enter the serial number and program key. We can get them on the registration page.

MBRtool is a tool that allows you to create backup copies of the main MBR (Master Boot Record). Thanks to this, you can easily protect against the unpleasant effects of MBR corruption, such as data loss on your hard drive.

The Master Boot Record contains the boot loader and any data needed to start the hard drive. This structure is located in the first sector of the hard drive. Data corruption in this sector causes the hard drive to become immobile. Of course, Windows does allow you to MBR. However, this requires the ability to use the System Recovery Console, which cannot be invoked by less advanced computer users. Moreover, unfortunately, this is not always effective. Therefore, it is much easier to create a backup copy of the main boot sector. The program is very easy to use. Once launched, the user can choose how to save the backup. You can choose floppy disk, CD/DVD or hard disk. For security reasons, it is best to save a copy to a floppy disk or disk. Further use of the program should also not be difficult. More advanced computer users can control the program via the command line.

The program can also be used through the standard menu, which is recommended for users with lower skills. Moreover, MBRtool also allows you to edit the contents of the main boot sector. This allows you to add custom captions or change section attributes. A full description and instructions for using the program, unfortunately, can only be found in English on the manufacturer’s website.

Comodo BackUp is one of best programs for backup. Product Application famous company Network security and protection company Comodo is a good way to create a smart copy of your files and protect against sudden media failure. The program allows you to fully automate this process, offering greater ease of use due to the large number of options.

Comodo BackUp has very simple operation and a simple, intuitive interface. Individual settings are grouped into categories, and built-in predefined profiles allow you to quickly create backups email, browser data, computer game recordings, user folders, music, images, videos and documents. Comodo BackUp also has a wide range of features useful for more advanced computer users. It is worth paying attention to the creation of backup copies, the ability to compare files, descriptions and version control. Administrators will find it useful to create scripts that make it easier to synchronize operations such as backup, restore, and copy mounting.

The tool allows you to set up password protection or integration with Windows Explorer. Data can be easily uploaded to an FTP server, anywhere from a network environment, or to an external COMODO server (just set up a free account). It is also possible to burn data to optical media (such as CD or DVD), which will be saved in a ZIP archive or as a CD image in ISO format. Data can also be encrypted with one of your chosen algorithms, installed as a virtual disk and synced across multiple locations. The program is distributed under a free license. Comodo BackUp also has an automatic update mechanism and an extensive tooltips system that makes it easy to navigate through individual windows.

Restore Point Creator allows you to view, create, describe and delete Windows restore points, as well as undo changes made to the system. You can schedule points to be created and deleted regularly on selected days and times. The program allows you to decide when and how to delete old restore points, and whether it needs to be done at all. Windows automatically removes the dots, but in some cases this causes the list to be completely cleared and the user has no control over it. The tool has a special option - delete old recovery settings, which deletes the registry section responsible for automatically deleting old points. In addition, the application allows you to manage the disk space allocated for saving points, as well as a preview of the total, free and used space on storage media.

Restore Point Creator is a simple program, and even less advanced users should not have any problems using it. The tool can be successfully used as an alternative to Windows System Restore, since it offers more structured access to identical functions and protects against automatic deletion of important system restore points.

IMPORTANT. For normal operation of the program, the .NET Framework version 4.0 or higher is required.

FavBackup is a small application for backing up web browser related data from FavBrowser Team. The completed backup contains frequently visited bookmarks for favorite websites, history of visited or downloaded files, installed add-ons, saved passwords and sessions, cookies, search queries and, most importantly, browser settings. Creating a copy is very simple: select a browser in the program window, select what you want to save, select a directory to save the file. The backup data is restored in the same way, for example, after reinstalling the browser. It should be emphasized that it is also possible to restore selected items, for example only bookmarks and history.

This tool supports the most popular browsers, both old and new. latest versions. This Internet Explorer 6-8, Firefox 2-4, Chrome 1-6 (unofficial, possibly newer versions), Opera 9-10, Safari 3-4, Flock 2-2.5. Additional function A program useful for Opera 10 users is the so-called profile conversion. It includes changes to a copy of the profile so that it can be moved, for example, from Windows XP to Windows 7, in which the browser settings are saved in different places. FavBackup has a nice interface modeled after the so-called Ribbon, mostly known from the Microsoft Office 2007/2010 suite. There are three color options to choose from. What's more, there's no need to install the app - just unzip the downloaded ZIP file and then run the EXE file. The program is ready to work immediately.

It is up to the users to decide which of these programs is the best. With more detailed information about products and detailed instructions instructions for using the software can be found on the websites of software manufacturers.