Workgroup Backup 5

• License:

  Free

• Editor's Rating:

  3.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  3.0 stars (out of 8 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  56,803

• Operating Systems:

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

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

• Limitations:

  No limitations

• Date Added:

  June 16, 2004

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version Workgroup Backup 5.0

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Publisher's description of Workgroup Backup

From Serviceware:

Workgroup Backup sits in the system tray and runs a backup in idle time. It can combine with all other computers on the network to make a backup for the network and server. It backs up over networks and network paths. It can make a new backup set each day and limit the number or remove sets if the space left gets low. All the computers on the network can get together to remove the oldest backup set.

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Editor's review of Workgroup Backup

• 3.0 stars

• "Workgroup Backup"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: Workgroup Backup 5

Backing up your home PC is important; backing up your office workgroup is essential. Workgroup Backup is specially designed to back up files from several computers onto a networked server. You can set the backup frequency and the number of versions you want to store. This is a fairly basic program, which lacks such common features as the ability to pack files or secure them with a password. Typically for freeware, Workgroup Backup suffers from a shoddy interface and a meager help file. To make up for the lack of documentation, the program dialogs are cluttered with instructions--a mixed blessing at best. Also, though Workgroup Backup is designed for network use, it doesn't let you browse networked computers. It's not a terrible choice for a small office on a tight budget, but some will prefer to use more polished software for this mission-critical task.

User reviews

• Average user rating: 3.2 stars out of 8 votes
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• 4 stars

  Version: Workgroup Backup 5

  "Take the time to set it up correctly and it's excellent"

  by martinellis on March 28, 2005

  Pros: Actually copies the selected files to another location rather than creating a 'backup set' - means backed up files are accessible immediately.

  Cons: Scheduling procedure is not very clearly explained

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• 4 stars

  1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

  Version: Workgroup Backup 5

  "Excellent simple freebie for network backup"

  by internetwizard on November 2, 2005

  Pros: Easy and intuitive configuration, perfect for small (>24 computers) server-based networks or peer-to-peer networks. Allows backup over network shares and it's FREE!

  Cons: You need to know all the details of your network when setting it up, it doesn't autodetect for you... but hey, it's FREE!!

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• 5 stars

  Version: Workgroup Backup 5

  "Could be good, but no updates"

  on November 18, 2004

  Summary: The program is easy to use and has a decent user interface. I'm pretty sure it's the best free backup software out there. Unfortunately it crashes on XP SP2. A lot. The real kicker is that if you go to the website to check for updates, you'll fi... read more >>

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• 5 stars

  Version: Workgroup Backup 5

  "simple and small"

  on October 17, 2004

  Summary: I recently installed this program and so far it works perfect... Its very simple and small. Doesn't have lots of extra features but it worth the shot if you want a simple free backup program.

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• 1 stars

  Version: Workgroup Backup 5

  "Would not install on SBS 2003"

  on September 22, 2004

  Summary: Same file missing as in the other comment.

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