Second Copy 7.0.0.157

• Editor's Rating:

  4.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  4.5 stars (out of 259 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  386,548

• Operating Systems:

  Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows (all)

• Limitations:

  30-day trial

• Date Added:

  January 10, 2006

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version Second Copy 7.1.0.3 Second Copy 7.1.0.1 Second Copy 7.1 Second Copy 7.1.0.0 Second Copy 7.0.1.14 rc1 Second Copy 7.0.0.176 Second Copy 7.0.0.171 Second Copy 7.0.0.170 Second Copy 7.16 Second Copy 7.0.0.163 Second Copy 7.0.0.157 Second Copy 7.0.0.160 Second Copy 7.0.0.157 Second Copy 7.0.0.156 Second Copy 7.0.0.155 Second Copy 7.0.0.152 Second Copy 7.0.0.151 Second Copy 7.0.0.150 Second Copy 7.0.0.149 Second Copy 7.0.0.147 Second Copy 2000 6.2.0.41 Second Copy 2000 6.2 Second Copy 7.0.0.142 Second Copy 7.0.0.141 Second Copy 2000 6.2.0.41 Second Copy 2000 6.2.0.37 Second Copy 2000 6.2 Second Copy 2000 6.2.0.30 Second Copy 2000 6.0.1 Second Copy 2000 6.0 Second Copy 97 5.3 Second Copy 97 5.21 Second Copy 97 5.20 Second Copy 97 5.12 Second Copy 97 5.11

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Publisher's description of Second Copy 7.0.0.157

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. It can compress and encrypt the files using the built-in compression utility. Automatic scheduling includes specific days of the week, hours of the day, or any desired time intervals. New features include 256-bit AES encryption, FTP support, e-mail notification, and support to run as a service, PKZip compatible compression, two-way file synchronization, and the ability to archive up to 25 old versions of files.

Version 7.0.0.157 fixed initial column width problem in "small icon" and "list" views.

Editor's review of Second Copy 7.0.0.157

• 4.5 stars

• "Back up with an elephant's memory"

• Reviewed by: CNET staff
• Reviewed on: January 5, 2009
• Version reviewed: Second Copy 7.0.0.157

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.

User reviews of Second Copy 7.0.0.157

• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 259 votes
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• 4 stars

  1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

  Version: Second Copy 7.0.0.157

  "Flexible, easy to use, reliable backup"

  by Viking Man on February 21, 2006

  Pros: Unlike other apps, in 2nd copy it's easy to specify files to include or exclude from the the backup set. Runs without fuss as a service under XP to regularly backup all users' data. I've used this application for years and it's a solid workhorse.

  Cons: Can't easily use Windows task scheduler or batch file to run backup jobs. It has its own built-in scheduler. You can't connect to a network share using a different username/password. Can't backup user registry files and some other files in the user profile. You need to explicity exclude these files if backing up a whole profile.

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• 5 stars

  Version: Second Copy 7.0.0.157

  "Excellent Product, version 7 is a nice upgrade too."

  by zephyr451 on February 10, 2006

  Pros: Encrypted, compressed backups. Backup of FTP

  Cons: Some minor bugs, in V7 installing as a service can result in two copies running. This is easily fixed by not running the copy that would start when you login, however.

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• 5 stars

  Version: Second Copy 7.0.0.157

  "Second Copy is the best backup tool i know !"

  by bstandaert on February 7, 2006

  Pros: If you are using external hard drives

  like Lacie or Maxtor, then Second Copy is

  THE tool you need.

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• 5 stars

  Version: Second Copy 7.0.0.157

  "Backup Schmackup! Why worry when you have Second Copy!"

  by jwallace74 on January 12, 2006

  Pros: Second Copy will take away all your backup worries from day-to-day life so that you can focus on your work and other important issues.

  Cons: No complaints, just right!

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• 5 stars

  1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

  Version: Second Copy 7.0.0.157

  "5-year user very pleased with software and support"

  by kendo2 on January 17, 2006

  Pros: It's easily configured to save-as-you-update, or on a schedule. Options to compress, span disks, overwrite, append, etc., are easily changed. I've never had anything break, but asked tech support for clarification about whether files are deleted if the "move deleted files to recycle bin" is not checked. Had an accurate response in my mailbox when I checked less than two hours later. Can't beat the price for top-quality product and support.

  Cons: I would buy a version that could do full backups, including OS files.

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