Sonny Felker
When it comes to backing up your data using software, there are five different methods you can use:

1.  Full backup - A full backup will create a mirror of your hard drive, every file and folder that you currently have on your computer.

2.  Differential backup - A differential backup creates the backup only for files that have been changed or upgraded.

3.  Disk image - This will give you the choice of backing up your entire hard drive or just the files that you select.

4.  Unattended backup - Using this method, you can set the software that will create the backup to do all of the work, even if you aren’t around.

5.  Snapshot backup - A snapshot backup will mirror your hard drive, backing up the images of your files.

When you decide to get a software program to assist you with backing up your files, you should always get a program that best fits your needs.  Price is also an important factor, although ease of use and overall reliability should always be the most important factors when it comes to your data.

Most programs are easy to use, so even if you have never backed up your data before, you’ll be able to do it without any problems.  All you’ll need to do is load the software then follow the instructions that come up on the screen.

All in all, software backup is the best way to keep your data preserved and ready.  Something can happen to your computer at any given time, which is why you should always be on the safe side and back up your data every chance you get.

  Data Recovery
Jul 28th 2008 06:41