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Spudman
April 9th, 2010, 11:46 AM
I have 2 external USB hard drives. Is there a way to have my computer put back up material on them as I add new stuff? I've been doing this manually with music albums but it's a PITA with pictures and other files remembering what I've already transfered to storage.
Eric
April 9th, 2010, 12:29 PM
I have 2 external USB hard drives. Is there a way to have my computer put back up material on them as I add new stuff? I've been doing this manually with music albums but it's a PITA with pictures and other files remembering what I've already transfered to storage.
Yes, I know there's a way, though I couldn't name you any apps off the top of my head. It's a fairly standard practice for many data freaks.
What's your OS? In Linux, you can use a pretty simple script to do it for you that's built right into the system.
Spudman
April 9th, 2010, 12:42 PM
I'm on Windows XP. I guess I can search around the web but I figured there might some users here that had this figured out. I hate picking up information off the street. I'd much rather get it at home.:)
red
April 9th, 2010, 12:48 PM
There must be several applications available for Windows that solve your problem. I can't personally recommend any myself, as I'm a Linux freak and haven't used Windows in a few years now, but maybe these links will give you some practical ideas?
http://www.ghacks.net/2009/04/26/the-10-best-windows-backup-software-programs/
http://www.argentuma.com/backup/software/index.html
guitartango
April 9th, 2010, 12:54 PM
If you are running XP then do a search for FABS autobackup.
http://fabs.dyndns.org/
Very easy to use and will backup your documents, email.....
Spudman
April 9th, 2010, 01:58 PM
I found Microsoft Synctoy
http://www.pchell.com/support/synctoy.shtml
Sounds like it will do what I want...for free.
guitartango
April 9th, 2010, 02:05 PM
I found Microsoft Synctoy
http://www.pchell.com/support/synctoy.shtml
Sounds like it will do what I want...for free.
mmm its microsoft ..... better off with fabs backup
Eric
April 9th, 2010, 02:19 PM
I found Microsoft Synctoy
http://www.pchell.com/support/synctoy.shtml
Sounds like it will do what I want...for free.
There are a number of solid free programs out there. I realize the point of the thread was to get a recommendation, so I'm sorry I can't point one out.
Hopefully this one works for you.
Spudman
April 10th, 2010, 02:44 AM
mmm its microsoft ..... better off with fabs backup
I'll still check it out. Synctoy does what I'm looking for. I don't know if fabs does without the bloat. Still I'm going to check it out. Couldn't today because I had an out of town gig.
guitartango
April 10th, 2010, 03:29 AM
Spudman
Get the XP version which is only 1mb download and Free. Can the synchtoy zip files up into different folders ?. Can it backup your email folders ?
Kazz
April 10th, 2010, 07:16 AM
Spud check out Acronis True Image....In my less than humble opinion it is the best backup and restore option out there.
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