DataSafe for Windows

Name: DataSafe
Rating: 2 (3 reviews)
Author: Halo Software

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

DataSafe 2.0 is a multi-threaded backup utility. It supports various storage devices and offers extensive configuration options for unattended backups.

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3.7

Pros
- Supports backups to any removable or fixed storage device
- Unlimited backup profiles with custom schedules
- PKZip-compatible compression and password protection
- Background operation via system tray icon
- One-way directory and file synchronization
Cons
- Email notification is an advanced option
- No mention of encryption
- Self-extracting backups are a feature
- Specific device compatibility is not detailed

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GENERAL

Release: December 7, 2004

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 2.0.5.052

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows 95
Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows NT
Windows ME

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 27,030

Downloads Last Week: 4

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User Reviews

2/5

3 User Votes

Very Suspect Program
jdego1179January 7, 2009
Pros
Not any good points
Cons
will not uninstall and can't locate anyone to talk with to get info on uninstalling
Summary
Probably a very dangerous program
Somehow does not backup reliably
kbsantosh1December 17, 2005
Pros
The user interface and functions are good
Cons
The reliability part is missing. Most of the days for some or the reason, I get backup failed logs. <p> <p>Also there is no facility to backup for each day. It overwrites the previous backup. <p> <p>Thre is also a BIG bug - wherein if you cancell a running backup, then you had it. It would neither cancell the backup, nor would it allow you do anything - sort of gets annoyed at you !
Summary
A decent program, but almost nonexistant customer service
BBS, Inc.July 11, 2005
Pros
We have been using Datasafe in our office for some time, and it offers a variety of features such as mulitple backup routines, saving backups to network drives or even emailing the backups to a specific email address. It's generally easy to configure as well.
Cons
If you do have a problem and can't figure it out, watch out. Their tech support is limited to a very unfriendly and difficult to use web board. They don't always respond to messages left on the board either. This wouldn't be so bad if they had an alternate way to contact them, but they offer no email or telephone support at all. After purchasing their product, we got no contact phone number, and despite numerous e-mails and even a physical letter mailed to them, we never got a response to what we thought was a pretty simple question. This poor level of service would make us very reluctant to recommend this program.
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Developer’s Description

By Halo Software

Back up files and folders to any kind of removable or fixed drive.

DataSafe 2.0 is a multi-threaded backup utility that backs up files and folders to any removable or fixed storage device, such as Iomega Zip and Jaz, Orb, CDRW, network server, floppy or hard disk. You can set up unlimited profiles that describe the source items, destination location and schedule for performing the backups. Advanced options include PKZip-compatible compression, password protection, self-extracting backups, multiple generations, one-way directory/file synchronization, and email notification. Once you configure your profiles, the program stays as an icon in the Windows system tray and quietly performs backups in the background.

Version 2.0.5.052 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

DataSafe for Windows

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