Backup4all 4 (final) was released

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The final version of Backup4all 4 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements. It is a free upgrade for existing users.

You can download it here: https://www.backup4all.com/download.html

What’s new in Backup4all 4.0:

  • New: Completely rewritten to allow backing up large number of files and folders with moderate resource usage
  • New: Option to archive and encrypt files individually when using mirror backup
  • New: Backup can now be paused/resumed/stopped
  • New: Backup/Restore/Test/Cleanup history
  • New: Automatic updates
  • New: Back up empty folders
  • New: The new version has a redesigned interface with a new Backup Properties section.
  • New: “Getting Started” window with shortcuts to main operations
  • New: NTFS permissions and alternate streams are now copied in mirror backups
  • New: Additional views: Backup View and Brief View
  • New: Option to password protect program interface
  • New: Set memory usage for backing up
  • New: Create and use predefined filters
  • New: Limit the number of file versions
  • New: MSI setup for automatic deployment
  • New: Added new views for the backup groups/jobs in the backup list
  • New: Search as-you-type for backup jobs/groups in backup list
  • New: Added combo-box to easily filter backup groups
  • New: Plugin manager to easily add/remove plugins
  • New: Multiple files/folders can be selected in Sources folder tree in New Backup Wizard and Backup Properties
  • New: Added icon for selected destination and selected backup type in Backup Properties
  • New: Added the possibility to see passwords while typing them
  • Update: List the file paths from destination in the test log
  • Update: Mirror backup: if a source drive is not available (network share, usb stick, …) then the files from that drive are not excluded from backup
  • Update: Scheduler: “Abort backup when network sources are not available” option applies to all types of sources
  • Update: Updated internal CD/DVD burning engine
  • Update: Added warning on scheduling with blank passwords
  • Update: New backup group is created by default on first run
  • Update: Sources tree list resizes with window
  • Update: Mouse wheel can be used to scroll Sources tree list
  • Update: Defined folder filters now apply to full folder path too
  • Update: Plugins used in backup jobs cannot be deleted
  • Update: Main windows will remember their last size and position
  • Update: Show a message when the added plugin (*.xml) is not valid

This update is free for all registered users of Backup4all 4, for previous version owners (i.e. 3.x, 2.x) you have the option to upgrade by visiting https://www.backup4all.com/upgrade.html

As always we welcome any feedback regarding this release, so feel free to add your comment here or add a post on our Forums if you’re already a member.