need software that can backup files from network share to usb hdd

skanky · 13 Dec 2010 at 19:55

have files stored on a NAS and wanted a way of backing them up onto a usb hdd, windows xp backup seems to do this, however, oddly, win7 ultimate's backup doesnt let me select stuff on the network.

disappointingly acronis true image 2011 doesnt let me do what i need either.

can anyone recommend me an app that will let me back up files stored on the network (either by drive letter or unc path/ip address) and save it to a usb hdd?

thanks!

manbearpig · 13 Dec 2010 at 19:57

Syncback

SiriusB · 13 Dec 2010 at 20:00

Code:

robocopy "\\server\share" "E:\USB\Backups" /S /MIR

Put that in a .bat and you can run it whenever or even schedule it. Robocopy is already a part of Windows 7.

/S tells robocopy to copy subfolders.
/MIR tells robocopy to mirror the source at the destination. New files are copied, deleted files in source are deleted in destination.

skanky · 13 Dec 2010 at 22:35

correct me if im wrong but these seem to be "sync" type programs whereas im looking for something that can archive/compress into a file and potentially do incremental backups.

MikeTech · 16 Dec 2010 at 05:53

Try Handy Backup. It can back up files incrementally, and zip-compression is available. Exactly what you need I think. Also if you wish you can back up data from FTP as well as from network share.

memyselfandi · 16 Dec 2010 at 08:06

Does your NAS have a function to do this? My QNAP one can back itself up to a a USB attached drive with a couple of clicks within the web interface.