NTBackup

Installing Windows on your computer does not mean you’re not going to do it again some other time, because the Internet is a dangerous place and there’s a high chance it can put your system in a difficult situation. However, there’s the possibility to create backup files of important stuff on your PC, and NTBackup is a suitable example in this regard.

The application installs in a short while, and you’re able to check out the set of features before you realize. Running it brings up a wizard-driven process that makes you feel like you’re not done with setup yet. However, this step-by-step procedure ensures you don’t get stuck along the way, with thorough descriptions in each section to help you out.

On the other hand, there’s the possibility to make the application start in an advanced mode, putting all options at your disposal so you can get a better view. Regardless of the method, the choice remains whether you want to back up or restore a previously created backup file.

Among others, NTBackup gives you the possibility to pack all information on this computer, everyone’s documents, or just your own, as well as the option to manually pick items to save. Apart from the destination and name, a type can be selected from a drop-down menu, with options for normal, copy, incremental, differential, and daily.

It’s possible to have data verified so you don’t back up corrupt or inaccessible data, compress the file to take less space, or disable shadow copy, which means they can be backed up even if used by other services or programs in the meantime.

Bottom line is that you might want to save the whole configuration of your computer if it gets damaged, but it’s a difficult, time-consuming process that can eat up a lot of space. However, it’s recommended to do so at least with important documents, and NTBackup comes as a practical, intuitive solution for this task.