Backup4all Version 3.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 3.11 was released (March 20th, 2008)

The final version of Backup4all 3.11 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.

What’s new in Backup4all 3.11:

  • Backup4all is now compatible with Windows Server 2008
  • Fully compatible with latest Windows Vista SP1
  • “Clean backup” option now available via command line too
  • Fixed compatibility issue when DEP was activated in Windows Vista
  • More than 80 backup plugins now available – latest added plugins: CounterSpy, Bioshock, Crysis, Call of Duty, Gears of War, Unreal Tournament and The Witcher
  • Other bug fixes for Backup4all and Backup4all for U3

If you own a version 3.x license you can download Backup4all 3.11 here: Download Backup4all 3.11.

Backup4all 3.10 released (August 13th, 2007)

The final version of Backup4all 3.10 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements. Starting with version 3.10 is possible to load plugins to backup/restore the settings of specific applications. 

Starting with version 3.10 is possible to load plugins to backup/restore the settings of specific applications. Plugins recently released for:

  • Mozilla FireFox
  • WinRAR
  • WinZIP
  • LimeWire
  • Opera
  • Yahoo Messenger
  • Trillian
  • Spybot Search & Destroy
  • NOD32
  • FileZilla Server
  • ICQ
  • MSN Messenger
  • Mozilla Thunderbird
  • eMule
  • Alcohol 120%
  • Adobe Photoshop CS2
  • BearFlix
  • Windows Scheduled Tasks
  • Windows Media Player
  • Windows Explorer Toolbar

To see a list of all the plugins created for Backup4all visit the backup plugins section. Each article also contains information on how to download and install a backup plugin in Backup4all.

If you own a version 3.x license you can download Backup4all 3.11 here: Download Backup4all 3.11.

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 3.9 was released (April 26th, 2007)

The final version of Backup4all 3.9 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements.

What’s new in Backup4all 3.9:

  • “Clean backup” action added
  • Option to set a destination folder for FTP backups
  • Option to use extensive passive mode for FTP transfers
  • Added XML plug-in system
  • Option to use native Win32 interface for primary burning engine
  • CD/DVD burn fixes

If you own a version 3.x license you can download Backup4all 3.11 here: Download Backup4all 3.11.

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 3.8 was released, with full Windows Vista compatibility (February 1st, 2007)

Backup4all 3.8 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements, especially full Windows Vista compatibility.

What’s new in Backup4all 3.8:

  • Windows Vista compatibility
  • Volume Shadow Copy redesigned
  • Backup to DVD fixes
  • Other bug fixes

If you own a version 3.x license you can download Backup4all 3.11 here: Download Backup4all 3.11.

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 3.7 was released, with new command line params (November 22nd, 2006)

Backup4all 3.7 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements.

What’s new in Backup4all 3.7:

  • Option added to make Backup4all’s settings available for current user/all users
  • New parameters for command line installation: CURRENTUSER, SETTINGSFOLDER
  • Option to change location of Settings folder
  • All settings are now kept in .ini files (were stored in registry before)
  • Fixed: CRC checking and independent splits corrections
  • Fixed: Clear backup did not clear the folder created on FTP
  • Fixed: Invalid parameter when clicking first time on OTB button
  • Other minor bug fixes

If you own a version 3.x license you can download Backup4all 3.11 here: Download Backup4all 3.11.

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 3.6 was released, with new languages (November 2nd, 2006)

Backup4all 3.6 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements. It adds new languages for the user interface and new archive bit option.

What’s new in Backup4all 3.6:

  • Added option to back up using only the archive bit attribute
  • “Filter by Test” action added in Schedule Job window
  • Added user interface localization in Portuguese
  • Fixed: adding excluded files caused adding the file again
  • Fixed: FTP error when the connection is lost while uploading
  • Fixed: retry time for floppy access using command line was ignored
  • Fixed: “Invalid parameters” error when pressing OTB button
  • Fixed: Invalid parameters for scheduler (backup was not started because of this)
  • Other minor bug fixes

If you own a version 3.x license you can download Backup4all 3.11 here: Download Backup4all 3.11.

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 3.5 was released, with new notification option (October 11th, 2006)

Backup4all 3.5 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements. It adds new notification options and test operations.

What’s new in Backup4all 3.5:

  • Option to send email notifications after the “Test” operation
  • “Test” operation added as action in “Scheduler”
  • “Test” operation added as action in “Create Shortcut”
  • “Restore Latest Version”, “Restore Latest Version To” added as drop down actions for the “Restore” toolbar option (restore the latest version without showing the “Restore Wizard”)
  • “Do not create drive letter folder” option added in “Restore Wizard”
  • “Clear backup before run” option added in “Scheduler”
  • “Clear backup before run” option added in “Create Shortcut”
  • New parameters for <Clear backup> action: dw (day of week, 1-7) and dm (day of month, 1-30)
  • New parameters for command line: /TEST (/T), /CLEAR (/C)

If you own a version 3.x license you can download Backup4all 3.11 here: Download Backup4all 3.11.

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 3.4 was released (September 22nd, 2006)

Backup4all 3.4 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements. It includes an improved FTP and email notification engine.

What’s new in Backup4all 3.4:

  • Improved FTP engine (more stable)
  • Improved email engine
  • Customizable timeout for FTP connections
  • Upload/download transfer limit for FTP backups
  • Password protect log file in notification emails
  • Mirror back up to FTP supports resuming
  • <EXCLUDED SOURCES> tag for email templates
  • Back up Backup4all configurations (added as predefined backup)
  • Improved logging
  • Export statistics to CSV
  • Bug fixes: statistics counted sizes of excluded files too, access violation at shutdown, access violation when deleting a backup job, backup jobs were executed at shutdown even if the scheduler was disabled, fixes for predefined backups, backup to LAN and mapped drive (with user and password) fixes

If you own a version 3.x license you can download Backup4all 3.11 here: Download Backup4all 3.11.

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 3.3 was released, with new FTP test option (July 12th, 2006)

Backup4all 3.3 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements. It includes a new FTP test option and the possibility to run backups at system shutdown.

What’s new in Backup4all 3.3:

  • Added option to test FTP backups using the XCRC command (if supported by the server)
  • Option to run backup at system shutdown
  • “Backup open files (XP/2003 Server only)” is now an optional setting
  • Added option to “Abort backup when network sources are not available”
  • Improved progress reporting
  • Option to set “Default compression filter” values
  • Detailed logging process
  • Bug fixes

If you own a version 3.x license you can download Backup4all 3.11 here: Download Backup4all 3.11.

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 3.2 was released, with new scheduler options (May 29th, 2006)

Backup4all 3.2 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements. It includes new scheduler options and design fixes.

What’s new in Backup4all 3.2:

  • Option to choose “Windows Scheduler” or “standalone scheduler” for scheduled backup jobs before “Import”
  • “Import inactive schedulers” option added
  • “Close after run” option added to “Create Shortcut” when using the main application
  • “Hide Window” option added to “Create Shortcut” when using command line application
  • “Backup list” window is now resizable
  • Minor bug fixes

If you own a version 3.x license you can download Backup4all 3.11 here: Download Backup4all 3.11.

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 3.1 was released, with FTP resuming option (April 19th, 2006)

Backup4all 3.1 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements. It includes a new FTP resuming option and SSL support for email notifications.

What’s new in Backup4all 3.1:

  • Added FTP resuming support (within a certain number of retry times)
  • SSL support for email notifications
  • Option to “Compress the log file” when using email notifications
  • Option to “Use standalone scheduler” (by default Windows scheduler is used)
  • Added “Hide window” for command line application (will run in background)
  • Added “Load CD/DVD before backup” option
  • Added option to “Warn before canceling backup”
  • Added option to “Show hidden files in open dialogs”
  • Added “No success sound” to sound notifications
  • Added “No success email” to email notifications
  • Minor bug fixes

If you own a version 3.x license you can download Backup4all 3.11 here: Download Backup4all 3.11.

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 3.0 was released with FTP backup and email notifications (February 6th, 2006)

Backup4all 3.0 was released. This is a major version release and contains a lot of new features and improvements. It includes options to backup open files, backup to FTP, email notifications, AES encryption and other improvements.

What’s new in Backup4all 3.0:

  • Backup locked or open files (XP/2003)
  • Backup to FTP
  • Email notifications (success, error, warning notifications)
  • AES encryption (128, 192 and 256-bit)
  • Predefined backup added for Outlook Express
  • New scheduler (runs as a service)
  • Store local catalogs
  • Independent spanned backups
  • Added secondary built-in burning engine
  • Delete sources after successful backup
  • Delete empty directories
  • New prefix TAGS for zip and mirror folders
  • Improved “Create Shortcut” feature
  • New scheduler options: “Show errors and warnings” and “Ask for user input when backup cannot continue”
  • Possibility to specify username and password for LAN destinations
  • <Hibernate> added to the “Perform action after backup” actions list
  • Added new attributes in the Filters and in the Comparison Criteria
  • Backup test performed after writing each disc
  • Added “Make full backup” option to Incremental backup type also
  • Toggle toolbar buttons hints and captions
  • “Show errors in tray” option
  • Visualization modes for Normal/Windows/Scheduler startup
  • Custom file locations (for temporary, initialization, log, catalog file folder)
  • Change background color option
  • Help file re-written
  • Improved design

If you own a version 3.x license you can download Backup4all 3.11 here: Download Backup4all 3.11.

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.