My laptop was acting kind of weird, so I wanted to format the hard drive and install XP fresh. I had a few things I didn't want to lose, so I performed a full system backup using Stomp Backup My PC ...

PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. We all know we're supposed to back up our data; ...

When it comes to backing up and restoring your PC, Windows 8 took a few steps forward and a few steps back. Your settings and apps in the new tablet-y interface (yeah, we’re still calling it Metro) ...

PC backup is the simplest means of shielding your data against accidents, malware and equipment failure. In the event a computer crashes, vital documents, photos and work projects can be lost in a ...

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NTI Backup Pro 7 offers a lot of backup functionality, including file/folder, image, continuous, and cloud backup; network; and even optical disc support. But I found numerous annoying glitches and ...

The importance of backing up your files seems obvious, but choosing how gets complicated fast. The built-in Windows backup option is painfully basic, while decent software costs serious money.

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Ming Lai wants to know how backup programs handle files that are currently open and changing. Ming actually asked something much more specific: How does Mozy backup open TrueCrypt vault files. I’ll ...

Windows 8 includes a terrific new features called File History, which lets you reclaim lost versions of your modified or deleted files. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, ...