How to use any back up software..?

[maanastr]

Hello friends.
I want to know how to any use back up software. Means how do I back up my files with help of these softwares. And how to use this back up when system crash or any other reason? Like few days ago I installed paragon Backup software. But I dont know about the back up procedure as I never did it with the help of these types of softwares. So can you plz tell me the brief procedure of using these types of softwares? ( I know this is very basic question for you? Sorry )

Also plz sugest me the some good software's name..

Thanks in advance..

 

[KaptainBug]

There are tonnes of videos on youtube on taking and restoring backups. Its better to look at them.

 

[Deleted member 178]

in most backup soft you have a wizard, so just click on it to activate it and follow the steps.

 

[jim lin]

this should help some

How to Backup and Restore your hard drive with DriveImage XML
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/backup-your-computer-with-driveimage-xml/

How to backup and restore your data using Cobian Backup
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/backup-and-restore-data-with-cobian-backup/

Macrium Reflect
Tutorials
http://kb.macrium.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50223.aspx
https://www.youtube.com/user/Macrium



James

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

It's high time I do this as well. Although I have had to reset Windows 8 before (more than once) before upgrading to 8.1, & following the appearance of the dreaded blue screen of death, familiarizing one's self (myself) with reinstalling the system's image plus it's important files, documents, & pictures, brings me to task in also considering it's an effective method of defeating ransomware; and I especially agree with maanastr's words, "I know this is very basic...".

 

[jim lin]

Free EaseUS Todo Backup Home
http://sharewareonsale.com/s/easeus-todo-backup-home-sale

http://malwaretips.com/threads/easeus-todo-backup-home-download-100-discount.29455/



James

 

[Raul90]

When I started using image backups(my first was Seagate Disc Wizard) I learned the hard way as I was only using 1 hard drive divided into 2 partitions. The 2nd partition is where the backup is stored. When the drive failed on me all was lost.

Now I have a separate drive for my OS (usually ot lower than 2 partitions). My files and sensitive files(encrypted) are placed on a second hard drive so if anything untoward happens to my main drive. I still have my files safe in the second hard drive. Both main drive and 2nd hard drive I image to a 3rd hard drive. File/Folder backup and System/Partition Backup. I keep a 4th internal hard drive as backup also but that is only for emergencies and 2 externals. I usually do whole partition image backups so when something happens I can restore i just 10-15minutes(good as new!). I use Macrium Reflect Free and Acronis True Image Home 2012 with Plus Pack. Last year I used Paragon Hard Disc Manager Suite 12 and it was okay ut I would always return to Macrium and Acronis

Invest in a good reliable storage and make sure that you check it's health. Your backup scheme will vary on your needs and what you wanna backup. The links that the guys provided are superb and is a very good read. I'd like to add some herefor your perusal.

@ maanastr,

Feel free to create a thread when you have started and the guys here will be more than happy to assist you

Imaging with Macrium Reflect Free
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/73828-imaging-free-macrium.html

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/7363/macrium-reflect-is-a-free-and-easy-to-use-backup-utility/

Paragon Backup & Recovery 2014 Free Edition
http://www.paragon-software.com/home/br-free/download.html

Paragon Backup & Recovery 2014 Free Edition User Guide
http://download.paragon-software.com/doc/BR2014Free_en_manual.pdf

Official Paragon Support Forum
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/categories/official-paragon-support-forum.107/

EaseUS Todo Backup Tutorial
http://www.todo-backup.com/support/tutorial/

Easeus Online Help
http://www.todo-backup.com/support/help/

Restore a drive using Easeus and Related articles
http://www.todo-backup.com/products/features/restore-image.htm


Goodluck

 

[jamescv7]

In using back up software follow the procedure and requires a partition of a hard drive or spare to place the snapshots/ all system files.

Try Macrium reflect (www.macrium.com/reflectfree.aspx)

Tutorials:
www.macrium.com/webtutorial/tutorial.asp

 

[harnot]

Hiiii..... CloudBacko provides the services to secure our data i.e. our photo, important files, videos, etc.

 

[donetao]

WOW! These are great replies. Makes my old heart beat faster. I never knew these threads existed on MT.
I guess I should have clicked on more than just "What's new".
Sorry if I'm off topic a little, but I had to post this reply. I'm excited.
They sure are hidden.

 

[dragonmew]

http://www.backup-utility.com/download.html

easy back up to use no complicated garbage

 

[AtlBo]

Imaging is so extremely powerful. It's still important to keep backups of personal files, because they are updated more than you will need to image. The best plan I find is to image the drive once a week (or more depending on how often you make changes to the system i.e. add programs/change Windows or system settings, etc.) and then one once a month. Then you can focus on using a synching tool to synch your personal files.

One thing I didn't know about imaging before I started was that the entire process of restoring an image is done outside of Windows. Imaging programs include a function which will enable you to burn a boot disk. Using the boot disk, you simply boot into the boot disk program (instead of Windows) and navigate to the image and select it to begin the restore. It's 100% fool-proof as long as the backups are happening as scheduled and as long as hard drive diagnostics are being monitored on a relatively frequent basis. Here it's ultimately beneficial to have a new drive in the closet to replace a failed one on the spot. Also, not a bad idea to back up your backups to a third drive. After all, your backup drive is eventually going to go. Usually, you will be able to rescue the backups, but three drives is a darn good practice.

Oh, and please make sure you like the program you will be using. Image backups are of a certain type for each different program, and they are large (16 GB or so for a 35 GB full drive). It would be sort of painful to have to get rid of all of this to start with a new program. Also, each of the programs has its very small quirky features and limitations. Picking the one you can live with means avoiding alot of work deleting old backups and creating new ones...