Mozy: Free Online Backup
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Though I do my own backups on a regular bases, I thought I would try a online backup service just to see how well or not so well it would work. I have heard all of the rhetoric about safety issues and so forth, and also the issues about security. After going through my important documents, pictures and other data I came to one conclusion. What I have on my personal computer is only valuable to me and may just bore others to tears. 
Anyway, I decided to try the online back up system from Mozy. You sign up for an account which provides you with 2G of free backup server space. After setting up a username [email address] and password, you are sent a confirmation email. Than you can download their backup software to your system.
The backup software is very easy to use. Once installed you can click on the backup button and the software will auto find your files such as my documents, outlook, outlook express, IE favorites, Firefox favorites, picture & music folders and others or you can select expert mode to add additional files.
I did my backup at night before I went to bed. In the morning it had completed approximately 975MB of data.
I did not try the restore feature.
You must have a broadband connection.
See what you think. Are there other recommendations for online backup software? If so, let us know.
Mozy website is here. The free account is on your left about 1/3 page down.
PS Using an online backup service should not be a substitute for doing your own backups, but should be treated as an enhancement. Just my two cents.
8 Comments
Peter
November 27th, 2007
at 10:34pm
For online backup and storage information, reviews, news and articles, the best site I can find is the backup review website. Check it out here:
http://www.BackupReview.info
Ron Schenone
November 28th, 2007
at 5:02am
Hello Peter,
Thanks for the info and link. It is appreciated.
Regards, Ron
memoman42
November 30th, 2007
at 12:04pm
Ron,
What backup software do you use and/or recommend for you own backups? In the past I’ve used software that can prebundle with my pc/laptop, but I was curious as to what others are using. I would love to have something that would only backup new and changed files/docs. That would save a ton of space and time.
Thanks
Ron Schenone
December 2nd, 2007
at 1:48pm
Hi memoman42,
I use Acronis.
sam
February 13th, 2008
at 3:14pm
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use this coupon code when siging up with Mozy free => https://mozy.com/registration/free
You will earn 256 extra MB!! (once you’ve started backing up)
Ron Schenone
February 13th, 2008
at 3:40pm
Hi Sam, Thanks for the information.
Jennifer
January 9th, 2009
at 4:54pm
Have you tried http://www.MyOtherDrive.com? They have great free online backup, plus they offer unattended backup operation and 128-bit encryption. What takes them ahead of the competition, is their file sharing capabilities. They have private file sharing where you can control who can view your shared files.
Recently, they added the ability to move and copy files and folders between accounts. This is way cool because you don’t have to upload / download to snag files from your friends and family.
Ron Schenone
January 9th, 2009
at 5:14pm
Hello Jennifer,
Thanks for the link. I take a look at the site.
Regards, Ron