OutBack Plus

OutBack Plus is a software application which is capable of backing up data for Microsoft Outlook. It supports the 2010, 2007, 2003, 2002 and 2000 editions. Plus, the tool can create copies of information for other programs as well.

The interface of the utility is based on a wizard-like layout, making it easy for you to create a task. Aside from Outlook, OutBack Plus can backup browser information (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Opera), My Documents, My Pictures, My Desktop, Windows Common Files along with OutBack Plus settings.

Once the data type is specified, OutBack Plus automatically performs a scanning job and displays all files and folders that are available for the backup. Simply select which items you want to copy (or all of them) and let the app take care of the rest.

Restoring data can be easily done in just a few clicks. You can view log details for the backup and restore operations, locate a specific item in the tree view, set a backup reminder or purge along with a log file purge, schedule backups, as well as test the integrity of a backup file.

Files formed from multiple parts can be backed up to either a single item or multiple parts, as long as their size does not exceed a user-defined value. Moreover, you can protect the backups with a password, configure job settings (e.g. apply the purging options to the user-defined copy folder) and set a post-task action (e.g. shutdown computer, log off user).

OutBack Plus also integrates a feature available through a separate executable file called Backup Now! which automatically loads and performs a prior backup session (once you make all the necessary adjustments to the job properties).

The program uses a moderate amount of CPU and system memory, has a good response time and takes reasonable time to complete a scan and backup job. We have not come across any issues throughout our testing, since OutBack Plus did not hang, crash or pop up error notifications. There is also a help file available.

On the downside, files with very long names (over 260 characters) cannot be included in the backup, since they are considered invalid by the tool. But, even so, OutBack Plus should please all users who want to preserve the integrity of their sensitive data.