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For all the bells and whistles you get with this backup program, we were shocked to find that it's free. Cobian Backup not only looks good, but it proved to be a very reliable and easy to use backup tool.
The user interface is straightforward, and the colorful command buttons are extremely intuitive. Creating a new backup task was easy, despite all of the configuration options. Basically, all we had to do was create a name, decide what files and folders to include, and create a schedule for the backup. We opted to save important files to our USB, which worked perfectly. We were impressed by the file compression and encryption options that aren't found in many paid programs. The Options menu comes with tons of settings for more advanced file compression, password-protecting the user interface, and even changing the interface's appearance. We were able perform random backups with the click of a button, and likewise, we were able to run multiple backup tasks all at once without any problems whatsoever.
Cobian Backup offers multiple help venues, including an index, a tutorial, and support forums. However, even the most novice users will be able to jump in with very little, if no, guidance. We highly recommend this program for all users.
Publisher's Description
From Luis Cobian:
Cobian Backup is a multi-threaded program that can be used to schedule and backup your files and directories from their original location to other directories or drives in the same computer or other computer in your network. FTP backup is also supported in both directions (download and upload). Cobian Backup exists in two different versions application and service. The program uses very few resources and can be running on the background on your system, checking your backup schedule and executing your backups when necessary. Cobian Backup is not a normal backup application: it only copies your files and folders in original or compressed mode to other destination, creating a security copy as a result. Cobian Backup can be better described as a "Scheduler for security copies". Cobian Backup supports several methods of compression and strong encryption.
What's new in this version: Version 11.2.0.575 has fixed Sorting the list by clicking on the list header was not working.
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"Very Very Slow Backup"
Version: Cobian Backup 11.2.0.575
Pros
I don't know why this got such a great review from the editors of Cnet.
Cons
This backup program used another archiving program to do the actual compression and back up. It took 10 hours to compress and archive 180 GB. The interface is confusing if not bewildering. There is not way to just tell it to Back up C: to D: You about need a roadmap and a hunting dog to find clear instruction. It does not tell you that you need to log in to get the back up started. Once it starts, it lays about and takes its good old time. It uses up system resources acting as a service instead of a program.
Summary
This one is a real dog. Don't waste your time, effort, and resources for this one.
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"Great software"
Version: Cobian Backup 11.2.0.575
Pros
Works well in the background
Cons
Sometime will get two instances of the software trying to run.
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"Works well and is free!"
Version: Cobian Backup 11.2.0.575
Pros
Creates scheduled backups on a NAS. Very flexible on compressed and secure formats, and with the backup schedule.
Cons
requries uninstall to update. sometimes leaves older file versions to be cleaned up manually
Summary
Great option for remote backup when you don't have Windows Pro version. Does the backup job, though I've not tried to recover yet.
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