Stop losing the file you saved ten minutes ago
You overwrite a document, close it, and only then realize the old version was the good one. Or your notebook and desktop drift apart and you can't tell which holds the latest copy. FileBack PC from Maximum Output Software is a backup and synchronization utility for Windows built for exactly these situations.
Quick facts
- Current version on the vendor's site: 4.1
- Platform: Microsoft Windows
- Backup targets: hard drives, removable drives, network drives
- Try before you buy: the vendor lists it as try-before-you-buy software
Key features
Go back to an earlier version of a file
FileBack PC keeps multiple versions of backed-up files. You can restore files to the way they existed at a chosen point in time, so an accidental overwrite is no longer permanent.
Backups that start within seconds of saving
The program can automatically back up files within seconds of saving them. You don't have to remember to run a job after finishing your work.
Scripts triggered by a schedule or a disk
You can create scripts that run backups in response to triggers. Two examples are a schedule and inserting a disk device.
Original, compressed, or encrypted storage
Backup files can be stored in original, compressed, or encrypted format, depending on how much space and privacy you need.
Network drives and synchronization
The vendor describes automatic network drive mapping and backups to and from network drives. You can also keep a notebook and desktop synchronized, or copy documents to a server for central storage.
Who it's for
It suits you if you want to keep extra copies of music, email, pictures and documents in several places. It also fits you if you need to sync files between a home and work PC, or want file versioning that Windows doesn't offer by itself.
Pros and cons
- Pro: versioning lets you restore a file as it was at an earlier time.
- Pro: it works with media you already use, such as hard drives, removable drives and network drives.
- Pro: backups can be triggered automatically by saves, schedules or inserted disks.
- Con: it is a Windows-only tool.
- Con: writing to CD or DVD may need Windows XP/Vista or extra software.
FAQs
Can it back up to a network server?
Yes. You can copy documents to a network server for central backup storage, and the program can map network drives automatically.
Can it keep older copies of the same file?
Yes. It tracks multiple versions of each backup file, and you can restore a file to how it was at a given point in time.
Can I back up to CD or DVD?
It's possible, but Windows XP/Vista or extra software may be required.
Do backups have to be scheduled?
No. Backups can run on a schedule, when a disk is inserted, or within seconds of saving a file.
System requirements
FileBack PC runs on Microsoft Windows. Check the vendor's documentation for the exact supported releases.