What backup program do you use?

Submitted by saudor on Mon, 01/02/2010 - 5:01pm
Yeah need some help. Currently, I'm running Windows XP and whenever i need to backup, i boot into windows 7 to zip up the entire C Drive (about 6 gigs) For files that are more frequently updated (such as those in the my documents folder), i run a program called EZbackitup to literally sync the files. However, I'm debating on switching completely to windows 7 but since windows 7 is like... 20 gigs... my method isnt gonna work too good :P Plus if the operating system fails, i have nothing to go back to in order to run the restore command. Just wondering what you guys all do. (or if you live wild and dont backup, etc)
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mayarend | Mon, 01/02/2010 - 5:05pm |

Yeah, I turn the computer on...leave it on til it slows to heck...do a CCleaner, delete cookies, restart, and repeat every week or so =) So back up? I would just come here and cry for awhile..unless I spot a good idea here. But I have no idea how you are switching operating systems to back up stuff, that sounds confusing *lol*
lariboo | Mon, 01/02/2010 - 5:14pm |

Aren't we suposed to bother you with the tech questions not the other way around. :P Good luck though! ^^ -high 5's Mary- Living dangerously as well. We weren't born to follow ♥
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Pip | Mon, 01/02/2010 - 5:17pm |

Yeah I cant backup my windows xp files while i'm in it so i gotta get out. It's sorta like trying to mess with the tree branch you are sitting on. Windows wont let you do that in case you do happen to cut it off or something *unsure* Plus windows 7 has great battery life (which i use on campus) but XP is faster (i think) though recently, I think 7 might be faster for my use (graphics) I'm playing with my mall banner again and so far, cant tell much of a difference --------------------------------- [url=http://www.neopets.com/pirates/smugglerscove.phtml?thanks=24698]Get a SuAP[/url]
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saudor | Mon, 01/02/2010 - 5:17pm |

I dont have a backup either. whats the point anyway ? o.o ------------------------------- See my new screenie petpage? (: http://www.neopets.com/~TKDChampion www.youtube.com/TKDJamesPakTKD Check out my Martial Arts samplers =)
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TKDJamesPakTKD | Mon, 01/02/2010 - 5:21pm |

[quote=Pip]Aren't we suposed to bother you with the tech questions not the other way around. :P Good luck though! ^^ -high 5's Mary- Living dangerously as well. We weren't born to follow ♥[/quote] Always good to ask for other opinions :P My way isnt always a good way anyways. (i.e. i'm beginning to question if having two operating systems on this laptop is worth it) Initial reasons was: I didnt want to bog windows 7 with all kinds of programs... but turns out, i dont really install much.. except: Adobe Creative Suite Design Premium 4 Microsoft Office 2010 Visual Studio 6 (for programming the portal) Blizzard Games (again, doesnt affect the O.S. too much in terms of resources) a bunch of portableApps (msn, skype, opera) that dont affect the operating system and other small tools like DVD Decrypter --------------------------------- [url=http://www.neopets.com/pirates/smugglerscove.phtml?thanks=24698]Get a SuAP[/url]
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saudor | Mon, 01/02/2010 - 5:21pm |

[quote=TKDJamesPakTKD]I dont have a backup either. whats the point anyway ? o.o ------------------------------- See my new screenie petpage? (: http://www.neopets.com/~TKDChampion www.youtube.com/TKDJamesPakTKD Check out my Martial Arts samplers =)[/quote] When you screw up your computer, you dont have to wait 10 years entering product keys and waiting for the install to finish one by one :P Plus you get to keep your files if you lose it all (In my case, my school work, the neomallers.com program files and & web stuff) --------------------------------- [url=http://www.neopets.com/pirates/smugglerscove.phtml?thanks=24698]Get a SuAP[/url]
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saudor | Mon, 01/02/2010 - 5:25pm |

I dont back stuff up either, but I would die if I lost it all :P Im planning on asking for an external hard drive for my birthday, let it do synch backups every night. Sounds easier than 2 OS's lol [hr][size=11]Training Supplies, Meds, Neggs & Luck!!! www.neopets.com/browseshop.phtml?owner=_jaspeh_&misc 4mil Independent Ads http://www.neopets.com/~SicalliaRomeo [/size]
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_jaspeh_ | Mon, 01/02/2010 - 5:28pm |

ahhh ic. I have an external hard drive (or something like that) that i put my important programs and files.. isnt that the same thing ? I'm not trying to clog up my space really, I dont want my RSing to get bogged down :K ------------------------------- See my new screenie petpage? (: http://www.neopets.com/~TKDChampion www.youtube.com/TKDJamesPakTKD Check out my Martial Arts samplers =)
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TKDJamesPakTKD | Mon, 01/02/2010 - 5:28pm |

Yeah but I'm picky and want to be able to backup programs since it does take a while but i guess it might not be that bad And i have two OSes to make use of the best of each world. Though I'm currently trying to overload windows 7 but seems to keeping up to shape (Vista would die miserably) As for external HD's... *pokes screenshot* Both are half full *lol* And your OS clogs down with each program that you install that runs in the background (Antivirus, firewalls, etc) But things like games, it will not since it sits dormant until you open it --------------------------------- [url=http://www.neopets.com/pirates/smugglerscove.phtml?thanks=24698]Get a SuAP[/url]
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saudor | Mon, 01/02/2010 - 5:33pm |

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