Computer users who are searching for an easy to use software to backup files in their system, will be intrigued by this freeware called the GFI backup 2009.  The software uses a simple and step-by-step , wizard driven interface for the user  to backup data including files, mails, user settings , the windows registry ,etc, that both the beginners as well as advanced users will find attractive.

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The name and the User interface menu tells you all you need to know about the software. There are four available options to the user, but the one that should interest you the most is “Backup”. Backing up data is made simple with the help of a user friendly Wizard. In the first step, it asks for some general information about the backup file, with its name and a brief description of the task. The next step is where you choose what files to backup. You can add files/folders, registry keys, mail data and user settings, including program settings for programs installed on the system. For this the GFI backup determines all the installed applications on the system, from a list of popular software used in computers. Next, it allows you to choose the destination where you wish to store the backup, Apart from storage devices and removable media, the software in LAN folders and Remote locations.

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Apart from this, GFI backup has some other cool features that are worth a mention. The Sync option allows the user to synchronize same data stored in two different media, which helps in organizing it. The more sophisticated task scheduler lets you assign priority to tasks, and is independent of the Windows scheduler. Another key feature of the software is the 256 bit military strength encryption that it uses to store the data.

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GFI have done it again, with very little mistakes to point to, this could easily be the best backup software out there. If you’re wondering how much it will cost you, then you will be surprised to know that it’s absolutely free. This fact alone is a hard kick in the teeth for the other competition that they face in the market.