Backup Maker is an extensive Windows backup software that compares quite well to commercial backup software. It runs on all NT based operating systems including Windows XP, Windows Vista and even the beta and release candidates of Windows 7. Backup Maker at its core can be used to backup selected files and folders locally or remotely. What sets it apart are the extensive options that become available in expert mode. Inexperienced users or those in a hurry can schedule data backups in five easy steps whereas experts can change backup parameters in six additional ones.
The fast backup mode that is displayed by default consists of steps to select the files and folders on the computer system that should be included in the backup, the backup execution interval (execute every x minutes, execute at, execute on (Windows start, USB detection, Windows logoff), week days or months days, the selection of full or partial backups or combined execution (create full backup after x partial ones), the selection of the target directory (local drives, CD / DVD or ftp) and a descriptive name. Backups can also be executed manually by the user in the main interface as opposed to being executed automatically.
The six configuration steps that are added in expert mode allow the user to add more detail to the backup process.The steps allow the user to include or exclude specific files or folders, add a maximum single file size, how and if to catch up on missed backups, define the maximum number of full and partial backup instances, to backup only files with the archive bit set, adding password protection, things that should be executed before or after the backup and to split the backup into different parts.
Backup Maker is a full Windows backup software that should satisfy most users who are seeking for a reliable backup software for their operating system. Interested readers can take a look at the 10 best windows backup software programs.
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Amazing to see how many times the wheel’s been rebuilt. There are thousands of similar programs that basically do what they did 15 years ago in exactly the same way. On windows there has been no “innovation” in spite it’s been almost 18 months since Apple introduced Time Machine and there have already been a couple of copycats (sort of) on linux. Year 2009 and yet no reasonable backup solution for the 97% of the world users.
Martin, how does this compare to something like say Cobian Backup?
Backup Maker has definitely a more user friendly interface which guides the user through the process of backing up data. Other than that there are not a lot of differences on first glance.