- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/2003/Vista/NT
- Date added: May 21, 2009
- Total Downloads: 1,696
- Downloads last week: 275
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 4 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET staff on November 11, 2009
IDrive Online Backup is an easy-to-use program that allows users to back up the contents of their computers remotely. With a sleek interface and just enough features, this program is great for users of all levels.
IDrive's interface is attractive and intuitive, with graphical buttons representing its major features. After defining a username and password, users simply select the files they want to back up--the default includes the Desktop and My Documents--and click the Backup Now button. Subsequent backups can be scheduled to run automatically and only back up data that has been modified, making the process quick and efficient. Data is transmitted using 128-bit SSL encryption and stored using 256-bit AES encryption, ensuring that it stays secure. Restoring data is as simple as dragging and dropping it from the storage area to the desired location. Users can access stored data from any machine, even without the software installed. We found the program very easy to use, and we like that it offers something for users of all levels; those who aren't particularly computer literate can easily back up and restore their files without much thought, while more advanced users can customize their backup experience. IDrive's built-in Help file is well-written and thorough, explaining all of the program's features in easy-to-understand language.
IDrive Online Backup is free to try, and the free version gives users 2GB of storage space. The program installs desktop icons without asking but uninstalls cleanly. We recommend this program to all users.
Publisher's description
From Pro Softnet :IDrive Online Backup is a leading online backup service for consumers and small businesses. Features include automatic scheduling and data selection, web based management, anytime anywhere access, fast backup and restores, 256 bit AES encryption on storage, private key and more. It is easy to use for novices, while providing power features demanded by experts. For example: you could just install the application, and the most commonly protected folders are selected for backup by default with a random off hours schedule.
What's new in this version:
Minor bug fixes.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 votes
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Version: IDrive Online Backup 3.2.6
Pros: Easy to use interface, customizable data backup sets that are easy to understand. Can get an extra 10gb of space for free. Lost/Forgotten passwords are retrievable. AES is VERY STRONG encryption.
Cons: Security could be an issue since password is retrievable if you forget/lose yours. Also password does not allow non-alpha characters.
Summary: I love this program. Gives me piece of mind knowing that the REALLY important stuff is backed up off site. Doesn't seem to be a bandwidth hog but I leave my pc on 24/7 and backup in the middle of the night. Things that should be customizable are suc... read more >>
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Version: IDrive Online Backup 3.2.6
"Efficient Online Backup service"
Pros: Faster than other online backup services for both backup and restores; reasonable pricing. Easy to use.
Cons: Some other services offer unlimited although at a much lower speed;
Summary: Good online backup application; set up daily backups and forget it.
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Version: IDrive Online Backup 3.2.6
"0/10 if poss. This is comment for paid version. AVOID"
Pros: Works to a very limited extent
Cons: (Most importantly) AUTORENEW unasked months after uninstalled product, will not refund by email, only expensive call (I live in UK)
Never managed to complete more than a 20% backup either (so actually useless)Summary: Didn't work for me and autorenew system is a scam. Autorenewed unasked months after uninstalled product, will not refund by email, only with a phonecall (probably 20mins on hold to US from UK where I live), currently in dispute with my credit card c... read more >>
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Version: IDrive Online Backup 3.2.6
Pros: Easy to use with lots of settings for advance users but simple layout for novice users.
Free online backup software!!
As fast as your connection can take.Cons: You only get 2GB AT FIRST as you can email 10 people (or fake addresses) and get an extra 10B free for life! Thats 12 free GB!!
Not great to look at but it does the job very well.
You need to check its back up what you want alot.Summary: It does not take up many system resources but you dant have to have it running, just run it when you want to backup. Also fast uploading as only the edited part of a file is uploaded. It also keeps past versions of files!
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