Backup software provides a safe environment for data and files in tapes, DVD, CD, hard disks, and network servers. Commercial backup software could cost tens or hundreds of US dollars. At the same time, there are a lot of free personal data backup tools available for download in Internet.
Best Free Backup Systems for Laptop and PC
Users can choose freeware or free online backup systems for their data backup. They may have feature limitation:
- Uranium Tape Backup Software: It has a freeware edition called Uranium Backup Free, which integrates the functions of NAS/Tape backup, DVD backup, FTP upload and download, SQL Server backup, Zip compression, AES Encryption, Synchronization, E-mail notifications, scheduler, etc. It is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit) operating systems.
- Free Nero CD DVD Backup Software: Nero 9 Lite is a free limited feature tool that provides CD and DVD backup for unlimited time. Its features include CD and DVD data copying and burning. Its priced version Nero 9 Reloaded is data backup and recovery software that is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 and provides 15-day free trial. Nero also provides Linux backup software at a price of $19.99.
- Free Genie Outlook Express Backup: Genie provides free backup software for protecting and restoring every thing in Outlook Express with only a click of a button. It is automatic backup scheduler software that enables users from starting the backup process at anytime without being physically there. Another alternative is Outlook Express Backup Free.
- Z-DATdump Free DLT Backup Software: Z-DATdump is free tape backup software that can copy whole folders to any kind of tape drives. It is automatic backup software for network systems, DLT, TRAVAN, SLR, MLR, QIC, LTO, AIT, DAT or DDS tape drives with SCSI, IDE or USB port.
- Amanda Open Source Backup Software: Amanda provides open source backup solutions for servers and desktops running Microsoft Windows, Mac OS-X, UNIX, Linux, and BSD.
- Free online backup systems can be found in Best Free Online Backup Services - Secure Remote File and Data Backup Solutions.
Free Trial Editions form Best Backup Software Companies
On the other hand, many companies also provide free trial backup software editions. They include:
- Free Trial Acronis Backup Software: Acronis provides free trials for enterprise server backup software such as Acronis Backup and Recovery, personal online remote backup services, image backup software, offsite backup tools, system and data backup software, and hard disk backup utility.
- Veritas Backup Software: Veritas Backup Exec has been renamed to Symantec Backup Exec. It has enterprise backup software for both Windows and Linux servers. But it also provides free trial for a small business edition, which could be a good choice for personal business management.
- Retrospect Backup Software: Retrospect is compatible with both Windows and Mac computers. It provides free trial download for all its backup software.
Free backup software can provide most of the features a personal user needs.
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