Backing up for a noobeh

Benlovesdrums · 22 Dec 2011 at 23:13

Hi,

Comp specs are listed below. I am looking to make my backing up process a little less haphazard. I have a main 1tb drive and a separate 500gb usb2.0 WD elements external. I am running W7 64hp

What would be my best option as a backing up program? (possibly free?)

Ben

i5 760
4gb corsair
1tb Sammy F3
Giga motherboard
ATI 6850 (waiting for 7 series)
Antec CP-850 PSU
Antec P183 case

Philtor · 23 Dec 2011 at 01:04

I just use the backup and restore tool on Windows 7 to create a system image and save it to my external HDD. Alternatively have a look at the free version of Macrium reflect.

jbloggs · 23 Dec 2011 at 10:54

And if you wish to spend some money then the latest version of Acronis True Image Home...

Davefran · 23 Dec 2011 at 10:57

If you just want to back up files and pics etc, Cobian Backup 10 is very good.

Benlovesdrums · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:09

Ok, I'll give cobian a spin when I get home.

KIA · 23 Dec 2011 at 13:31

Win7 backup is very good. It will do a system image as well as file copy.

Hellsmk2 · 25 Dec 2011 at 09:52

Syncback free is all you need. Failing that, use win7 backup.

Deleted member 77746 · 25 Dec 2011 at 09:53

Copy + Paste + Built -in Backup (Win 7 Professional +)