Backup4all Version 1.x

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Note: We have released a new version of Backup4all, version 9.9. You can check details about the new version here: Backup4all 9.9 released, with new plugins and updates.

If you own a previous version and want to test Backup4all 9.9, you can install a 30 day free trial here: Download Backup4all 9.9. You also get a discount of up to 45% if you upgrade to the latest version here: Upgrade Backup4all

Backup4all 1.5 was released, with new group option (May 23, 2003)

Backup4all 1.5 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements. It includes the option to execute all backup jobs in a group and other important improvements.

What’s new in Backup4all 1.5:

  • Execute all backup jobs in a group
  • Backup job properties: added support for .bmp files
  • Restore latest file version directly from the tree, Explore view
  • Corrections made in displaying backup progress status
  • Options to view backup job and application log in View menu
  • Optimized Expand All process in the Explore view
  • Always use absolute path for destination and temporary folders

If you own a version 1.x license you can download Backup4all 1.5 here: Download Backup4all 1.5.

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.

Backup4all 1.4 was released, with password protection (April 30, 2003)

Backup4all 1.4 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements. It includes the option to password protect backup jobs and other important improvements.

What’s new in Backup4all 1.4:

  • Password protection
  • Improved statistics
  • Open .bkc files from main menu
  • Option added to sort backup jobs in backup groups
  • Improved .bkc file structure. Existing .bkc files will be converted to the new format
  • Delete non-empty backup groups
  • Corrections made in scheduler
  • Add “Expand all” and “Collapse all” for the Explore View
  • Corrections made in showing the tray icon

If you own a version 1.x license you can download Backup4all 1.5 here: Download Backup4all 1.5.

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.

Backup4all 1.3 released, with new help file (March 19, 2003)

Backup4all 1.3 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements. It includes a help file, improved backup logging and other important updates.

What’s new in Backup4all 1.3:

  • Help file has been added with support for context menu
  • Corrections made in file filter configuration
  • Enhanced support for browsing Explore View during the backup process
  • Improved statistics
  • Corrections made in handling .bkc files
  • Improved backup logging; error log added
  • Corrections made in scheduler
  • More precise progress status when backing up
  • Warning dialog if the backup size exceeds 2 GBytes
  • Optimized access to removable media

If you own a version 1.x license you can download Backup4all 1.5 here: Download Backup4all 1.5.

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.

Backup4all 1.2 released, with improved backup speed (February 7, 2003)

Backup4all 1.2 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements. This version has an improved backup speed, option to minimize to tray and other important updates.

What’s new in Backup4all 1.2:

  • Backup speed was drastically improved
  • An option to minimize on tray was added
  • Backup summary was improved in both layout and content
  • A new option is available for hiding background image on the left side of application’s main form
  • You can add individual files to the backup source, not only folders
  • Corrections made for incremental backup
  • Shut down problem for Win2000 was corrected
  • A visual sign is shown for backups that are currently executed. Active backups window was added
  • A new option to hide scheduler warning
  • Cosmetic changes to the user interface, new shortcuts

You can download Backup4all 1.5 here: Download Backup4all 1.5.

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.

Backup4all 1.1 released (January 10, 2003)

Backup4all v1.1 is now available. This is an important update, as it optimizes the backup and restore speed.

What’s new in Backup4all 1.1

  • Updated: Improved backup speed
  • Updated: Improved restore speed

This version update is free for all users.

Of course, as always we encourage feedback so if you want to share with us your opinion regarding this new release feel free to add your comment.

Backup4all 1.0 released (December 20th, 2002)

This version of Backup4all (1.0) is freeware.

You can download the latest version here: Download Backup4all.

Overview

Backup4all is a very powerful backup utility. Backup4all provides intuitive interface to help you define customized backup configurations. Use it to protect your valuable data from total or partial loss.

Using the wizard, setting up a backup configuration is easy. It allows you to setup powerful file filters and schedulers. You can set up multiple backups and schedule them any way you like. Once a backup is performed, you can see what files have been changed since last backup using the tree view mode or you can read the statistics for next backup execution. You can use context menu from the tree mode to launch any custom action associated with the file type.

Backup4all uses ZIP compression. You can set the compression level to speed up the backup process or to minimize the archive size.

Backup4all performs incremental backup to keep track of file versions. You can easily restore any version of files. You can also filter files to restore.

Backup4all works with any drive letter, including mapped network drives and UNC paths. You can back up to inexpensive CDR/CDRW media, if the appropriate drivers have already been installed.

Backup4all is compatible with Windows 95/98/Me or Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP. The application requires approximately 4 MBytes of free disk space.

Features list

New Backup Wizard – Will guide you through the defining of a new backup. Wizard steps:

  • General
  • Sources
  • Destination
  • File filter
  • Scheduler
  • Advanced
  • Summary

Restore Wizard – Will guide you through the process of restoring files. Wizard steps:

  • General
  • File versions
  • File filter
  • Summary

Intuitive interface – With the help of the file tree, you can see all files that are in the backup and the new files that will be stored at next backup execution.

Multiple backup configurations – The application allows defining multiple backups and saving them for future use. On the main form, you have an overview of all defined backups organized in groups.

File filter – Powerful filtering engine with lots of options (filter by attributes, size, date, name and type). It also allows multiple combinations of restrictions. Separate filter for inclusion and exclusion.

Source folders and files selection – You can select any file or folder accessible (local or network mapped directory). You can then look at each folder and file and decide you do not want to backup it up and exclude it.

Backup destination – Allows any local or mapped network drive.

Scheduler – You can setup a scheduler easily using the available scheduler configurations.

Backup modes – You can set backup mode to incremental to add only modified files to the backup. Full mode adds a new version for all files.

ZIP compression – You can select the level of compression (none, low, medium, high) to minimize execution time or backup size.

Statistics – You can actually see the number of files that will be processed at next backup (very useful when you have a large number of files).