It uses the Volume Shadow-Copy Service, it does compression and encryption, and it can automatically resume if interrupted, even after a reboot. However, that's what I don't like about Ocster. Ocster doesn't keep the backup files in a database, they're individual files, so only changed ones are overwritten. Zip solutions require far more working space. WinZip doesn't use the Volume Shadow-Copy Service, Ocster does. As for Ocster's uninstaller not uninstalling the Visual C++ redistributables, if they don't show up in the Control Panel's Uninstall Programs list, you can simply do a System Restore, as all Microsoft installations set a System Restore Point. Here's an incomplete list of Windows Installer features (newer versions do more). Done right, it doesn't screw up like almost every other installer. It's required for Windows Logo certification. Everything, absolutely everything from Microsoft, including the weekly or monthly Windows Updates, use the Microsoft Installer. As for your bizarre attitude toward the Microsoft Installer, guess what. Further, most of the registry entries are due to the volume snapshot and some weirdness with volume snapshots and the Microsoft Installer where vast quantities of registry entries get added and later deleted, some typically on the next reboot, some later. The number of registry entries added is irrelevant, doubling the size of the registry has essentially no impact on performance. Check out all the features on the different apps before committing to one, and find out which works best for your particular situation.#30,31, mike, as usual I disagree with much of what you say. That being the case, I would opt for the full version from Belight.Īll the backup applications mentioned are ready to use with OS X Yosemite. ![]() It lacks full cloned backups because Apple does not allow software sold in the Mac App Store to invoke administrative privileges. There is also a version of Get Backup at the Mac App Store, but due to Apple rules on what features utility software can have, it's not really full-featured. The programs are simply a front end for executing those commands, but they are all a lot easier to use than entering terminal commands. I think the Pro version is the best way to go.Īlmost all of the available backup programs use routines from the Unix core underlying OS X. restoring of selected files and folders, and two-way sync. The Pro version is much more versatile, and allows incremental backups. versioned backups and one-way folder sync. If you'd like to try the software at no risk, there is a free version that is pretty basic. It all depends on the speed of your network, and mine is not all that flashy. I didn't experience any glitches, although backing up to a network drive was pretty slow. The user interface is pretty self-explanatory, and if you need more information there is built-in help. I tried several of the backup features and found the program easy to use and foolproof. You can back up to another hard drive, a network drive, or a CD or DVD disc. Get Backup also lets you encrypt via AES-128, AES-256, Blowfish, or Triple DES. ![]() This is also a feature of Carbon Copy Cloner and SuperDuper!. With Get Backup I can have that folder replicated to another drive on an automated schedule and keep my copy up to date.Ĭloning is supported so you can copy one entire drive to another drive, and boot from the copy in an emergency. I'm constantly adding files, and the Library is on an external drive. Sync in one direction or update files in both locations using bidirectional synchronization.Ī good example is my iTunes Library. Get Backup allows you to synchronize files and folders on your Mac with another computer or mounted drive using the sync features. Get Backup, from Belight Software (on sale for US$9.95) is a Yosemite-ready utility that does automatic folder syncing, makes bootable backups, allows for encrypted backups, follows automated schedules and does data archiving for things like your iTunes Library, your documents folder, or your iPhoto Library.įolder syncing is particularly nice and it's not available on most backup programs. ![]() All have their place and are terrific backup utilities, but it's also nice to see something new on the scene that adds a few tricks to your backup bag. ![]() Yes, there is Time Machine, Carbon Copy Cloner and SuperDuper!.
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