fuzzychicken
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Hello folks,
I am in the process of making backups of my files (not system). I used to use Syncback free, but now they moved to version 6 and changed the GUI, I find it confusing to work with. I am not too sure if the older version has bugs that will give me headache eventually.
I looked at free options and thought Backup Maker as one of the good programs. I am running some trial using it. Not being an expert in this, I am not too sure if I am setting up the backup correctly, but I have set up in such a way that if there are any files changed, it should run a partial back up. I deleted 2 files and it did not change the previous full backup. Backup Maker's forums are down. In case, if anyone knows what mistake I am making, will be glad if you could point that to me. The screenshot below.
Plus, this program makes backups as a zip file. I could not find an option to stop zipping the files.
My only avoidance for ZIP or XML files, I have had pretty bad experience in the past with these file formats (may be because of my stupidity), so that if something is going to go wrong, I should be able to extract few files, if not all and 'copying as it is' does not require any special software and can be pulled out by a noob like me using Ubuntu.
I am open to other softwares as well, if anyone has a suggestion.
Many thanks in advance.
I am in the process of making backups of my files (not system). I used to use Syncback free, but now they moved to version 6 and changed the GUI, I find it confusing to work with. I am not too sure if the older version has bugs that will give me headache eventually.
I looked at free options and thought Backup Maker as one of the good programs. I am running some trial using it. Not being an expert in this, I am not too sure if I am setting up the backup correctly, but I have set up in such a way that if there are any files changed, it should run a partial back up. I deleted 2 files and it did not change the previous full backup. Backup Maker's forums are down. In case, if anyone knows what mistake I am making, will be glad if you could point that to me. The screenshot below.
Plus, this program makes backups as a zip file. I could not find an option to stop zipping the files.
My only avoidance for ZIP or XML files, I have had pretty bad experience in the past with these file formats (may be because of my stupidity), so that if something is going to go wrong, I should be able to extract few files, if not all and 'copying as it is' does not require any special software and can be pulled out by a noob like me using Ubuntu.
I am open to other softwares as well, if anyone has a suggestion.
Many thanks in advance.
My Computer
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Toshiba Satellite A505
- OS
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
- CPU
- Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 330 @ 2.13GHz
- Motherboard
- Acer Aspire 5740
- Memory
- 8.00 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel(R) HD Graphics
- Sound Card
- (1) PlayOn Virtual Audio Device (2) Realtek High Definitio
- Screen Resolution
- 1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
- Hard Drives
- (1) ST1000LM014-1EJ164 ATA Device (2) Multiple Card Reader USB Device
