Gizmo's Freeware Reviews: Best Free Backup Program

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11 January 2012
by Ritho

Introduction

Dear reader: Having tested several dozen different backup utilities I have discovered there are a lot of different opinions among both developers & users about how backup programs should be built and function. It is apparent that when it comes to backup programs there is no such thing as “one-size-fits-all,” because everyone’s backup needs are different. Because of this, the programs reviewed below will attempt to focus on what I believe the needs of the average user are. The main things I am taking into account for the top recommendations are as follows.

* Ease of use. (Simplified GUI -- Easy to understand terminology -- Wizards that help select commonly backed up files -- , etc.)

* Good balance of functionality and features without over burdening the user.

* Ability to “set it and forget it,” as much as is possible. (Must have a scheduler -- If jobs fail they should be automatically re-scheduled or the user should be notified -- Backups should automatically be verified for integrity.)

Note: There are a lot of free backup programs that have some unique features and excellent functionality that really deserve mentioning, but room here does not allow. If you are looking for more advanced programs, or some specific functionality, please check out the third links in the section directly below.

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