will it back up software or just the files?
1245411
Back up devices / programs do not back up software if you are referring to programs like Word or Photoshop, etc. or any other .exe files. They back up your Word files for example but you will need the Word program to open the files. If, for example, you have all your financial information saved in Quicken, backup software and devices will copy it but you will need Quicken to read them. I hope this helps. The Clickfree drives are terrific and you don't have to learn new software to use them...just plug it in, tell it what you want it to back up, and go for coffee.
1296999
All it came with is what you see. I didn't see or have any pre-loaded backup software. All you do is plug it in and copy the files you want onto it. It's really easy.
111627
Your could do if the Flash drive is big enough. Personally I use an external hard drive to back up data. and just use the flash drives for portable data. If you want to back up more than just data [software/ settings] then you would need disc replicating software.
1164704
Yes. You can specify which folders to be backed up, the type and frequency to be used.
341473
I would say Yes, but as soon as you have it installed be sure to format the drive. Also, be sure that you have ALL your files backed up, and get ready for a long process of updating the operating system, and your security software, only after that can you reinstall your programs and finally after that you can restore your files. I hope you have tremendous amount of patience. Good luck
1089931
As long as you have a DVD-ROM drive in your PC, then yes, although depending on how much data you have , you might need few of them and software to do the backups
836982
You may be able backup the programs only if you know where everything is (Registry entries, Initialization files along with all needed executable/dat files). It wouldn't be a clean install though. I recommend reinstalling the programs on Win 7. As for the Data it will work just fine. Once you have backed up all your data and reinstalled everything, restore your data on the clean system. Then create a new backup with everything (Data and Win 7). It's actually easier than it sounds (the recommended way that is!). I hope this helps.
835735
I don't know if it will automatically do that. I do it as a backup manually
1362160
Yes it looses all data. However if you really want to keep your data just write it down and program it in later
2017207
Depends on the amount of data that you are backing up. Otherwise you can use it back up from multiple PCs
110599
No, it's an unformatted drive with no software loaded. You will need your own software to load.
1573264
I believe it is because it is not software dependent. It uses a physical connection to back up whatever data you need to back-up. Rick
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I had no problems with this issue. It would be a good idea to back up your files prior to installing.
101316
Not mandatory. You can use the drive as is. I kept the software on - just in case I changed my mind and/or computer. Be careful what you delete, some of the software is not related to the back up application.
1097382
If you mean: "Does it backup periodically (you decide when) and only the new stuff on the hard drive, the answer is yes. It does not do a complete backup every time it backs up the system.
123922
It does indeed contain backup software, but the software included is terribly flaky. It may say that all files are backed up and current when in fact the last time it backed up was a week ago. Additionally, it does not allow the user to backup the Windows folder, and does not back up hidden files. As a storage place for large shared files, this isn't bad, but look elsewhere for dependable backup software.
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Absolutely! I've used it for over a year with Time Machine. I never have to think about backing up. It's awesome!