Let’s Review Free Backup Software for 2012 / 2013

It’s a must to backup your data and it’s good to have a capable free backup software for this job – we review some of the best options for 2012 / 2013

Tip: We have previously reviewed free backup software and our winner was Cobian  10

Computers are infinitely fallible, so much so that they are almost guaranteed to cause issues at some point in their lives. When they do cause issues, the damage is often inconceivably massive. It can take hours to work to determine that only some of the information the computer held is accessible and the rest is just gone forever. To prevent this issue, make sure to back up your computer with one of the best free backup software for 2012 editions listed below.

FBackup

	Report broken: Last Updated: 2012-08-03 Operating System: Windows 7/8
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oliversk rates FBackup Software 4 out of 5 stars - Some Pros and Cons:

FBackup features an easy two-step process for backing up and restoring data. The integrated wizard explains each step clearly and concisely, making FBackup one of the best free backup software for 2012. It is a good that things are explained so clearly, because otherwise the multitude of options FBackup offers would be quite dizzying. Backups can be scheduled automatically or done on command, the entire system can be backed up or just a few files, and users can choose where they want the back up to be stored. Even the level of compression can be customized!

TrueSafe Personal Edition

	Report broken: Last Updated: 2012-08-03 Operating System: Windows 7/8
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oliversk rates TrueSafe Personal Edition Software 4 out of 5 stars - Some Pros and Cons:

For users with loads of computer experience, TrueSafe Personal Edition is not necessarily the best free backup software for 2012. It is a bit slow moving and defaults to saving things on the C drive, both of which make the program mildly imperfect. However, users who are looking for the most convenient option available will find TrueSafe Personal Edition to be an excellent choice. The program guides users through an easy series of steps for setting up the back up. Once it is arranged, it works on its own, without any user interaction required at all, making it one of the easiest programs to use.

Cobian Backup

Cobian Backup is the direct opposite of TrueSafe Personal Edition, and novice users should stay far, far away. The user interface is not very intuitive and the help file is not very helpful. However, for those who are experienced enough to understand the technical jargon and multitude of options, Cobian Backup is, without a doubt, the best free backup software for 2012. The array of options for storage location, scheduling and level of compression is unparalleled, and there are also options for extra security measures like password protection and encryption.

Paragon Backup & Recovery Free

There is a reason Paragon Backup & Recovery Free is so popular; it is the all around best free backup software for 2012. The entire computer or specific parts of it can easily be backed up to a CD or DVD with just one click. Perhaps more importantly, Paragon Backup & Recovery Free restores the backed up information beautifully. Partitions can be resized and restored without damaging the data. Select files can be restored or the entire hard drive can be rebooted. It is intuitive, easy to use, quick, and restores items neatly when needed.

Exactly which of the above programs is the absolute best free backup software for 2012 is a bit hard to determine. Paragon and FBackup are basic, all around programs with impressive lists of features. TrueSafe is ideal for novices, with the intuitive interface and easy process. Cobian, on the other hand, offers significantly more features and options than most programs, but is very difficult to use. The best really depends on personal preference and computer experience.