Backup4all Version 2.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 2.3 was released, with new OTB option (October 27th, 2005)

Backup4all 2.3 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements. It includes a new One Touch Backup feature, option to reset archive bit and other new features.

What’s new in Backup4all 2.3:

  • “One Touch Backup” feature
  • File comparison criteria
  • Option to reset archive bit
  • Option to play custom sounds at the end of the backup
  • “Do not split files in mirror backup” option
  • “Use temporary folder to create zip files” option
  • Option to choose log folder location
  • Option to show file warnings
  • Support for file/folder paths longer than 260 characters
  • Erase CD/DVD tool
  • Faster zip merging
  • Faster program startup
  • New command line switches
  • Restore process optimized
  • “One Touch Backup” feature improved
  • Improved automatic split for DVD backups
  • Show backup job name in title bar feature added
  • Merge process optimized
  • Command line parameters introduced in the main application
  • Command line application extended with extra parameters
  • Extensions added to the “One Touch Backup” feature
  • Close application to tray
  • More accurate backup progress reporting

If you own a version 2.x license you can download Backup4all 2.3 here: Download Backup4all 2.3.

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 2.2 was released, with DVD support (June 11th, 2004)

Backup4all 2.2 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements. It includes DVD support, a new Backup4all edition, options to test/verify the backups and other improvements.

What’s new in Backup4all 2.2:

  • New Backup4all edition (Classic)
  • Added DVD support. Extended CD support
  • Test/verify files automatically after backup (uses CRC32)
  • Possibility to test/verify backup job integrity with a click of a button at any time
  • Preview files before restoring
  • Possibility to keep multiple versions for full and differential backup
  • Possibility to limit the number versions for full and differential backup
  • Switching between full, differential or incremental backup types does not clear the backup data anymore
  • Copy files directly into destination folder for mirror backup
  • Set backup, test and restore thread priorities
  • New Backup Wizard, Backup Properties and Restore Wizard dialogs are now resizable
  • Log system has been revised. Added log for restore and test actions
  • Remember columns width, position and state (visible/invisible) for all grids inside application
  • Option to make each backup on a new (removable) disk
  • Improved statistics
  • Optimized zip testing
  • Choose ASPI layer to use (internal or external)
  • After backup program/action was executed between backup and test. Now is executed after test.
  • Help file adjustments
  • WinXP SP2 compatibility
  • Fixed writing large zip files to DVD
  • Fixed merging backups
  • Fixed backup statistics
  • Fixed “List index out of bounds” problem that happens when there were only excluded files
  • Other minor bug fixes

If you own a version 2.x license you can download Backup4all 2.3 here: Download Backup4all 2.3.

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 2.1 was released, with unlimited ZIP file size (March 3rd, 2004)

Backup4all 2.1 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements. It includes support for unlimited ZIP file size and other improvements.

What’s new in Backup4all 2.1:

  • Unlimited zip file size (zip64 support), faster zipping algorithm, compatible with all zip applications
  • CD burner updated to support more CD writers
  • Separate description for each backup increment
  • Multi language support
  • Multiple selection in the explore view
  • Clear backup action has now parameters
  • Backup errors are separated from the backup warnings
  • Minor bug fixes

If you own a version 2.x license you can download Backup4all 2.3 here: Download Backup4all 2.3.

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 2.0 with 3 new backup types: incremental, differential, mirror (November 3rd, 2003)

Backup4all 2.0 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements. It includes 3 new backup types (incremental, differential, mirror) and other important improvements.

What’s new in Backup4all 2.0:

  • Differential backup type: faster than full backup, backs up only new and modified files
  • Incremental backup type: possibility to limit the number of backup increments that are created
  • Disk spanning
  • Disk labeling
  • Customize and preview zip names
  • Mirror backup type: customize destination folder names, recreate folder tree
  • Handle data volumes larger than 2 Gbytes
  • Built in CD burning support. No need for third party drivers
  • Show file sizes and modification dates in Explore View. Sort files in tree by clicking on column header
  • Easy restore of a whole folder by right-click menu in Explore View
  • Command line support
  • Create shortcut to execute one backup job
  • File finder in Explore View (by name)
  • Show available space in destination on Statistics View
  • Added possibility to run program/action only once
  • Drag-drop support for adding files and folders as sources
  • Option to show a warning message before erasing removable media
  • Option to keep the CD ejected after burning
  • Daylight saving time fix for NT file systems
  • “Check all” and “Uncheck all” commands to easily select/deselect all sources
  • Override file filters for root sources
  • Minor bug fixes

If you own a version 2.x license you can download Backup4all 2.3 here: Download Backup4all 2.3.

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.