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5 stars
Version: GFI Backup 2009 Home Edition 3.0
Pros: Easy Set up, Took no time to configure. Once backups set up works great on its own
Cons: Have not found any as of yet
Summary: Simple, easy, free read more
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5 stars
Version: GFI Backup 2009 Home Edition 3.0
"Works Really Well, Simple Learning Curve"
Pros: Once I figured out what all the options were, I was able to set up various complex automated or manual backup, sequential archiving, and synchronization jobs with ease. My particular favorite option is encrypted backup to FTP, for offsite redundancy.
Cons: Took a few tries to figure out the various settings, but after creating my first successful job, I could do the rest in just a minute or two. AES 256 encryption is cool, but I might have liked a few more options.
Summary: This is the best freeware backup suite I've ever used, and equal to -or better than - two of the paid backup suites I've used in the past. It's great being able to synch up files between hard drives, backup files onsite or offsite, stack backups by ... read more
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3 stars
Version: GFI Backup 2009 Home Edition 3.0
"Not a thriller, just plain vanilla"
Pros: A straightforward, flexible program that backs up my "essentials" on a memory stick - which is exactly what I was looking for. It may be "plain vanilla", but that's my favorite flavor ice cream, so ...
Cons: Doesn't lack anything that I require.
Summary: Another of those journeyman programs that does the job without being flashy - and is certainly offered at the right price - free! read more
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3 stars
Version: GFI Backup 2009 Home Edition 3.0
Pros: Doesn't require a floppy disc (like Windows backup does).Backups up without compressing files so they are not accessible.
Cons: None so far
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
4 stars
Version: GFI Backup 2009 Home Edition 3.0
"by far, the best freeware backup software"
Pros: The ability to schedule backups at any time convenient to you, you can practically set it once, and forget it. there is a huge feature set that is absolutely amazing - all features only normally found in commercial software
Cons: no hardisk cloning ability which could have been pretty handy
Summary: its simply and incredible software that compares even better than some commercial software read more
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