Paragon Backup & Recovery Free 16 (64-bit) for Windows

User Reviews

• Maybe it only works for the latest OS

  John PIlge5/8/2017

  Pros

  Fairly simple. Not malware according to my virus checker.

  Cons

  It asks you to set up a "Capsule" for the backups. After a crash that occur 3 hours into the backup, I discover my "capsule" is the wrong size and I did not leave enough room on the destination drive. After several efforts, I cannot find a good ratio of capsule size to destination disk size.

  Summary

  Not friendly.

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• False sense of security: worthless product

  j-z11/16/2016

  Pros

  there aren't any

  Cons

  When that day comes and you actually need to recover something, you are really out of luck (at least I was). I was not able to recover my drive. A question posted to the forum was not answered. A question to tech support got a response that I could pay $100 for support. And I have the paid version of this product.

  Summary

  I would look elsewhere for backup options, or use those that come with your operating system.

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• Doesn't work as advertised

  CheBJP1/18/2016

  Pros

  Free and simple to install.

  Cons

  Can't create recovery media. Gives obscure errors when I try to do so. The website forum offers only complicated solutions to this fundamental problem.

  Summary

  If it works for you right away, good luck. I doubt most people test the full restore process until the really need it. That's too late if you really need it and it doesn't work as advertised. I couldn't produce either CD or USB recovery media successfully. A total waste of my time.

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• Waste of Time

  Macron1/8/2016

  Pros

  NONE Can't think of any. Don't waste your time on this one !!

  Cons

  Complex, backup by default results in collection of old school 4GB files by default. Recover is key but the Linux CD created for full image recover does not show anything, no options, menu, drives. sources just drive on a blue screen. Paragon would not even respond to this simple issue about the CD sending me to their forum which void of content.

  Summary

  Move on or find a version of you can use on all your family computers. NOT single machine license like Trueimage is now. Makes me want to pirate it.

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• Utter Garbage

  Andy_from_UK12/20/2015

  Pros

  None, this is confusing and not user friendly, must be aimed more towards professionals that understand all the advanced terminology

  Cons

  Just flat out does not work, which is a pity because they use to be good!

  Summary

  Avoid

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• A part of paragon system utilities has stopped working

  12/12/2015

  Pros

  None that I can think off

  Cons

  - Crashes/freezes regularly while backing up - Incremental backups are way too big - UI is very user-unfriendly - Small Backups takes hours to complete

  Summary

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• OMG great solution

  Revolution Recycling5/13/2015

  Pros

  does a mirrow backup

  Cons

  Is little confusing at the beginning but once you get it is great solution

  Summary

  I used it only for Backup and did an extraordinary job. I used the Dell Backup manager (always crashes), the MyBackup (never load), Microsoft Backup and recovery, naaa, prefer to save my comments on this one. But Paragon eyes close recommended.

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• five error messages before the software finally opened

  RAudibertwp664/15/2015

  Pros

  There is a free version -- that comes with many links on every page urging an upgrade to the paid version.

  Cons

  You get what you pay for. When the software finally opened, I was faced with a full screen of terms with which I was not familiar. e.g. what is a virtual drive? Can I use an external hard drive? So I went looking for the user manual. Got to be downloaded I was told -- visit the site to download I was told. Four more error messages, followed by me going to the Control Panel and deleting Paragon. This software may meet someone's needs, but it sure doesn't meet mine.

  Summary

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• DOS based screens. Cannot use USB3 without additional

  johnchaffey3/23/2015

  Pros

  This used to work for me when I had XP.

  Cons

  Will not work with USB3. Support said use USB2 or download and install separate software. I asked for a refund 5 days ago and they will not respond.

  Summary

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• Yes, it's still supported. Yes, it works just fine.

  Tryumph3/11/2015

  Pros

  --64-bit version is faster than other backup apps I've tried. --Backed up my system easily to an external USB hard drive with no problems or error messages -- usually takes me several tries to get backups to work properly (with other software).

  Cons

  --interface is only OK. A setup wizard would be nice.

  Summary

  --I don't understand a previous reviewer who said this wasn't supported. It IS supported, it IS on Paragon's web site, and it DOES work. --I don't understand a previous reviewer who said this would only back up to the primary hard drive (which indeed would be pointless if the HD crashed). I had no trouble whatsoever backing up to an external USB drive. Jeez ...

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