- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (30-day trial); $29.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows Server 2008, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 98
- Date added: August 06, 2009
- Total Downloads: 445,685
- Downloads last week: 1,512
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 267 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET staff on January 05, 2009
The program provides standard functionality for backing up and synchronizing your data. Like many similar applications, Second Copy is based on profiles that store information about what files to back up, where and when to do so, and so on.
The program can back up 25 versions of the same file, handy for those users who routinely make a lot of changes. All you have to do to create a new profile is modify a similar one. You can group numerous profiles and run backups automatically in the background. For more advanced users, the program offers FTP support, command-line options, and macros.
Its otherwise handy and clear interface would gain from integrating dialog and option windows in the common shell, but what it really lacks is a tree view for profiles. However, Second Copy's functionality and price are adequate for both small-business and home users, especially those comfortable with technology.
Publisher's description
From Centered Systems :Second Copy automatically copies files and folders from one location to another on the local drives, across the network, or to removable drives such as USB, CD-RW/DVD, or on network storage devices. It works in the background. Simply tell Second Copy, which files to copy, where and when to copy them, and forget about it. Its easy-to-use setup wizard helps to define 'profiles' that describe the source and the destination location, and the frequency at which to copy the files. It monitors the source files and automatically copies the new or changed files to the destination.
What's new in this version:
Version 7.1.0.36 fixes minor bug about profile scheduler.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 267 votes
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Version: Second Copy 7.1.0.36
Pros: very easy to set up
Cons: can't copy while file is being used by another program
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Version: Second Copy 7.1.0.36
"A life-saver - does all you need to keep your data safe"
Pros: Very easy to set up - even easier to use
Cons: Just setting up a Windows Home Server Network and Second Copy would have been very useful for copying data to the Netword Drive but unfortunately doesn't appear to recognise the Drive
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Version: Second Copy 7.1.0.36
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Version: Second Copy 7.1.0.36
Pros: Ridiculously simple to install, configure and operate. In fact you don't operate it at all it just does it's stuff automatically in the background and it's so cheap too!
Cons: none absolutely NONE.
Summary: I have used Second Copy for more years than I can remember, six at least and I have never missed a heartbeat! Just set it up and leave it alone till you come to upgrade to the next version that's all I have done. it works quietly in the background a... read more >>
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Version: Second Copy 7.1.0.36
"Easily One of the Best Backup Solutions"
Pros: Better than most Sync tools, clever and easy file backup from folder to folder or from drive to drive...user has complete control without the odious complexities of most Backup software. It's fast, uses minimal resources and reliable.
Cons: If you forget about backup "mirroring" folders you've created, you might be surprised to find a very large exact copy of "X" residing on drive "Y." Of course, you created it...forgot about it, and it may need housekeeping now that it is huge.
Summary: I highly recommend this backup solution. Be sure you have a large drive available with sufficient space to store your copy. This should be a separate HDD, such as a USB external drive, etc. Remember, once the first copy is created, the daily pro... read more >>
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