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What backup software for Windows?

I'm looking at setting up a backup for a non-technical friend, using an external HDD.

What is the best way to ensure that their data is backed up? I can't count on them to remember to run something periodically, so I'm not sure if synchtoy is a viable option.

What other options are there for simple, idiot-proof backups?

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Windows XP comes with an intern backup solution. called NTBackup.exe. I am using this for years to backup my parents system.

Here is a nice howto on using it. By folowing these instructions, you will be able to backup your system nice and clean. You also can set a shedule to run the job automatically.

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I've been using Deltacopy for daily unattended backups of the XP My Documents folder to a usb thumb drive. The new program Syncrify by the same outfit might be easier to set up (haven't tried it). Are the computer and external hard drive always running?

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