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Idlebackup can make a backup to hard-disk, USB drive or network (also compressed to a Zip file).Easy restore for data recovery, browse and select one or more file(s) and press restore (Mirror mode).IntroductionDid you know that there are less than 20% of computer users who actually backup their data.Considering our hard drives are usually chocked full of important information, that's a staggering figure,especially since we are still working with electrical components with moving parts.Backup software automatic is hard to find as freeware, but Idlebackup can do this, download it here.Available backup modes in IdlebackupMirror backup (Normal Full backup):New or changed files are copied on a one to one base (mirrored). The next time a backup isstarted there are often not so many file to copy, therefore this works very fast.Very well suited to run automatically when the computer is not used (idle).If during the automatic backup the user presses a key or mouse the backup is interrupted and willbe retryed later again in an idle moment.Disadvantage : Only the latest verions of files are available in the backup set.Full backup zipped:Everything is packed in a single compressed zip archive.New files are added, changed files are updatedDisadvantage : Only the latest verions of files are available in the backup set.Less suited to run automatically when the computer is used. (not idle)Sequential backup zipped:Every time when started, all files are stored in in a time-stamped zip backup.Each backup contains therefore all the files present at a certain point in time.In this way old versions of files can be traced and restored,Disadvantage : Consumes quit a lot of space, each time everything is copied.Less suited to run automatically when the computer is used. (not idle)Powered by ZipForge, a ZIP component for Delphi from ComponentAceThis Freeware program has no restrictions and does not contain any Spyware, Adware or Viruses. New features in V1.17 (for details see Version History):10 backup settings (profiles) can be memorized and recalled.Exclude files option added in screen change settings (only for mirror backup)Added Show hidden files/directories option in change settings screenIdlebackup features- Easy to use backup program for both novice and professional users.- Backup medium = any backup drive/hard-disk/usb-stick/usb-drive or network.- Manual or Automatic backup (with a set interval time of 1 minute upto 99 days) either unconditionally or using idle time of the computer.- Easy restore, select directories and/or files to restore (with mirror backup).- 3 Backup modes: Mirror backup (no compression used), selected directories and/or files are copied to the set backup path. This allows easy browsing through the backup set the Explorer. Each next start of the backup, new and changed files are copied (therefore fast) Full backup zipped. This works like the mirror backup, but everything is copied to one zip file or (optional) a zip file for each selected directory . Sequential backup zipped (Version backup or snapshot). Everything is copied to a new zip file with a timestamp in the file name. This can be done in Auto with a set interval of 1 minute upto 99 days.- Option "Synchronize backup" can remove unused files in the backup, so only files that are also present on the source hard-disk are kept. See backup description (not for zip files).- In Automatic mode Idlebackup can work invisibly in the background, and only if idle (no keys,mouse actions detected). A key or mouse click stops a pending backup. The option "Input activity check" allows to switch of the idle activity check.- Filter for the drives in the explorer tree, allows to hide uninteresting drives.- There is a logfile created for each day. The start/Stop time, eventual errors and when selected, all copy details are logged. The current day logfile is also presented on screen, see tabsheet 'Log'.- Backup status is visible by the icon color in the sytem tray and in the log screen.- When a backup is started manually, you can select to shutdown Windows afterwards.- Can also copy large files > 2Gb.- Backup mail data of Thunderbird, Outlook, Outlook Express (see page usage examples)- Normal windows installation/deinstallation. Executable can also be copied to any directory or USB-stick and started from there.RecommandationsGood backup habits are essential to everyone who uses a computer with important information.For most home users, a Backup to an external hard disk is a good solution, this freeware program Idlebackupcan do this when needed automatically.A good backup strategy and insurance for your data is "never rely on one backup". You can for example make a daily backup ofchanged files to an internal second hard disk and a weekly backup to an external hard disk.For a laptop backup, make a frequent backup to an external drive.Or even better use 2 external disks, put one in a safe place. And after a while swap the disks. For Windows backup you'd better use an image copy program like Ghost or Acronis True Server. If you like this program and want to support further development of this program, thenplease send a donation using Paypal.