Question Backup Software - Seeking suggestion (free version)
Question Backup Software - Seeking suggestion (free version)
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some guidance. Do you know any free backup tools that can save a specific folder or set of folders, run on a schedule, and keep each backup without overwriting previous ones? I just need it to work locally, so I can set a timer—like every six hours—for a folder and have a new copy stored elsewhere. No need to clear everything manually. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Phil
Macrium Reflect is clearly the best choice.
The free edition works adequately.
https://www.macrium.com/reflectfree
Uncertain if the free version supports individual folders.
I’m certain the paid version does.
It’s my go-to for all my backup procedures.
The free version generates full and differential images.
The paid version includes incremental backups.
Or, maintain a collection of full images...as many as you need and as much storage as available.
Whatever schedule you decide.
I've seen some reviews and think the functionality you need is called versioning.
I use Linux and have configured a rsync command for it, though this feature isn't available in Windows—robocopy works but lacks versioning.
If you decide to try Linux, I'm more than willing to provide the command.
Windows has its own "File History" feature that functions effectively for your requirements. You can set the backup frequency and retention period as needed. For this purpose, I would allocate a network or external drive.
Search for robocopy. You need to configure the script, but you can arrange it to operate via Windows Scheduler. For instance, you might employ it to replicate a directory to another machine into a Dropbox location enabling synchronization.
I rely on freeFileSync. It performs well, though the manual lacks detail on versioning.
https://freefilesync.org/manual.php?topic=freefilesync