Recommended backup software?
I personally use Windows Server 2012 at home, which comes with a very useful tool called wbadmin (both command line and the .msc snap-in) for backups. However for Windows 7 and newer, it, at best, pr...
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1492 wrote:WoodGlue wrote:
Why not just drag and drop folders onto a portable HDD? No problem and no cost and no privacy issues!
WoodGlue
True, but there a many freely available system backup and sync utilities available that can automate the process. So manual backups are not necessary by the user. Plus, drag and drop may not available for files that are being used(locked) by an application. Some utilities can bypass the locked state, and backup the file.
Excellent point. For me however, backing up my photos, downloads, word docs, etc are all accomplished using drag and drop.
Thanks,
WoodGlue
