Silverkeeper for Mac

User Reviews

• great backup software for MAC user

  luyujiangJuly 24, 2013

  Pros

  1. Easy to setup and use 2. V2.0.2 works for my old OS X 10.6.8 wonderfully 3. Flexible to customize for files not copied or not deleted 4. Created a sparse image file to dedicate to the backup files, which is clearly separated from my other files already stored on the backup hard disc. 5. FREE! FREE!

  Cons

  No cons to my notice.

  Summary

  Wonderful MAC software which impressed deeply and made me come back to write the review for it.

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• Works behind the scenes - reliable

  rebawhoApril 9, 2011

  Pros

  Free is great. Easy to use.

  Cons

  I can't think of any cons.

  Summary

  I have used different versions of SilverKeeper over the years and they have been great! It is nice to know that my files are being backed up every night... I set mine to 1AM when I know I will be sleeping. I also like it that I can select some folders that I do not want backed up.

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• A good Pgm

  railfanner47November 29, 2010

  Pros

  The best part is the ease of use. I gives straight forward instructions.

  Cons

  I wish very much it would only back up those files that have been added or changed. This would make it a great program.

  Summary

  I wish very much it would only back up those files that have been added or changed. This would make it a great program.

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• Great for creating bootable firewire backup

  Sugith1October 21, 2009

  Pros

  Set and forget usability

  Cons

  Interface is a bit geeky but still usable

  Summary

  Effectively enables me to connect a firewire drive allowing a backup of my Mac's system to be bootable, in case my Mac's hard drive crashes. (Time Machine and USB drives aren't bootable.)

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• I've used it for years; simple and effective

  kingjohneJuly 11, 2009

  Pros

  Simple and effective

  Cons

  Tends to be a screen hog when running; continuously jumps in front of other windows.

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• User-friendly device

  cliogodMay 7, 2009

  Pros

  Plain interface, instructions and advice provided as you need it.

  Cons

  not sure if it 'wakes up' your machine when a scheduled backup is due to begin.

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• Excellent backup freeware

  mrmtvJanuary 20, 2009

  Pros

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  Summary

  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I've been using Silverkeeper since it was new, and am very happy with this newest version. In the past some files in deeply nested folders would not be backed up, but the new version is thorough and graphically well thought out. The GUI now displays what is being back up with file names and icons, and the alert when each volume is finished is helpful. I would recommend this.

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• Good basic app for data backup

  rebg_dotmacNovember 22, 2008

  Pros

  Cons

  Summary

  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Before 10.5 and Time Machine, I used SK all the time and it backed up my small company' data files every day automatically. It broke under 10.5, which forced me to use TM, which is better anyway, with its multiple, sequential backups (with SK, you only have the most recent b/u). Just for kicks, I downloaded this update that works under 10.5, and backed up my Docs folder on my Macbook to a HD on another Mac on my home network. It took a while, but worked fine. The complaints that it doesn't make a bootable b/u - not sure if it's supposed to or not. It works great for data b/u, which I think is its intent, ideal for pre 10.5/TM users, or if you don't like TM.

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• Misleading

  gregscheerNovember 6, 2007

  Pros

  It sounds great.

  Cons

  But it's just help files. It's extremely misleading and a frustating waste of time to provide a description of Silverkeeper as if it's a program available for download. Save your time--it's just the help files.

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