System Backups - Which software do you use?

[MTUser]

Hi all,

I want to ask all MT users, which software they use to backup their system, specialy the people with SSD's since system restore points are disabled by default when you have an SSD and that's a big problem when you have problems with your system and you need to go back some hours/days.

Right now I use the "backup and restore" option on Windows because it's free, but maybe there is a better free option... What do you recommend?

Thanks

 

[Engage]

Backup and restore is much better than no backups and auto-installed with Windows which does really help. If you want something a bit more powerful, you may be interested in Acronis True Image 2016 (it supports full disk image backup and restoring and also compatible with Windows 10).

If you're looking for a free alternative of a third party software for system backups then feel free to check out Paragon Backup & Recovery (free version) or EaseUS Todo Backup (free). Paid solutions with those third party software are also available.

 

[KokoKid]

I've been using Aomei Backupper for a while: Best Free Backup Software for Windows 10, Windows 8.1/8, Windows 7, Vista, XP
Works well as you also get to make a bootable usb drive in case anything goes wrong.

 

[frogboy]

I use two, Macrium Reflect and Aomei Backupper both are reliable and free.

 

[jamescv7]

Your manufacturer backup software can be sufficient too but better to try those suggested post since its already been proved for backup purposes.

Other alterative:

O&O DiskImage

 

[DracusNarcrym]

I personally use Acronis True Image (current version: 2016) especially because of their excellent bootable recovery/backup disc.
I backup individual files manually, however when I want to create a full image of my system, I use their bootable disc.

And of course, there sure are free alternative solutions, like EaseUS Todo Backup Free or Macrium Reflect Free.