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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 8.0.2 open file copying gives an error if "Compare files after copy" is selected this has been fixed.
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All versions:
4.5 starsout of 326 votes
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Current version:
4.2 starsout of 11 votes
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"Seems to work OK."
Version: Second Copy 8.0.2
Pros
Seems to work OK.
Cons
It is not free, only a 30 day trial. After that still seems to work, but you cannot alter any profiles or make new ones. Reminded of this every time you boot up.
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"Great software for Backup and synchronizing"
Version: Second Copy 8.0.2
Pros
Easy to use, reliable,
Cons
sometimes files in use where not backuped, but in version 8.02 it seems to be settled.
Summary
Very helpful to have a second copy when you changed a document. And very easy and helpful if you want to synchronize two or more pc's.
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"So many great uses."
Version: Second Copy 8.0.2
Pros
Sync works great.
Cons
Needs shortcut keys.
Summary
Best backup software out there.
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"The worst backup software out there. Do not buy"
Version: Second Copy 8.0.2
Pros
It backs up but is difficult to use
Cons
Does not exit when finished backing up
Unclear interface
When changing to version 8 from version 7, everything gets screwed upSummary
Piece of junk
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"Good product. Does what it's supposed to"
Version: Second Copy 8.0.2
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"very detailed; lots of options; backup open files"
Version: Second Copy 8.0.2
Pros
open file backups; FTP uploads
Cons
need to be detailed (I like it)
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"Had to keep re-setting it up"
Version: Second Copy 8.0.2
Pros
This product was easy to use and very intuitive. While running it did not slow my computer down
Cons
I installed on a laptop, external drive is not always on. Every time I'd unplug the external drive, then plug back in, I'd have to create a new profile, it could not find my drive. W/o the external drive, it would slow the computer looking for it
Summary
Great for a PC that does not move
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"Enough Rating Software"
Version: Second Copy 8.0.2
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Version: Second Copy 8.0.2
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"Problems with icon in taskbar"
Version: Second Copy 8.0.2
Pros
Worked great as Second Copy 7. I have been using the product 3 ~ 5 years.
Cons
I could not get it to work after the first download. There is a problem with "empty" icons in XP and could no longer get it to work without a great deal of trouble. I am going to switch to SyncBack SE which has 5 licenses for one cost and works.
Summary
The product was great until I ran into the new version. It worked seamlessly in the background. Now it is just too much trouble.
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