Comodo BackUp 4.1

Losing data is not something you would want to happen to you – especially if it is important or private data. Data loss incidents are fairly common though. It pays then to backup your data and prevent a frustrating data loss incident. How do you do this? Why you do as I always do – turn to software and see if there is an application out there that can lend a helping hand.

A helpful data backup application is the Comodo-developed and aptly named Comodo BackUp. If the name Comodo rings a bell, it is because it is one of the biggest security software developers out there. Getting back to Comodo Backup, here is what you can do with the application:

- Schedule backups to run at a specific time, a time of your convenience.
- Data can be backed up anywhere on your PC. Alternatively you can backup your data online, but this requires an upgrade
- All your backed data can be encrypted. This ensures it is kept safe and secure.
- Send email reports about the status of a backup job.
- In case something goes wrong, you can easily recover your data.

What could go wrong, you ask? I have to tell you that a lot could go wrong. A virus could compromise your computer and could delete your data, or take your data hostage (ransomware which encrypts data, then asks for money to decrypt it). The hard drive may crash, taking with it your precious data. You (or someone else) could accidentally delete an important file – like the report that was due on Monday, or that folder with all your vacation photos.

You can ensure that you will never lose an important file by using Comodo Backup. The application is quite easy to use, comes with properly good data backup functionality, and best of all, it doesn’t cost a thing.

Pros

• Easy to use
• Intuitive interface
• Encrypt data backup
• Schedule backups
• Backup data anywhere on your PC
• Freeware
• Works with Windows 7

Cons

• None that I could think of

About Comodo
Software developer Comodo comes up with antivirus, firewall, SSL certificate and internet security solutions. Comodo-developed PC security software is currently installed on more than 25 million computers all over the world. Tens of millions of Internet users interact and conduct business with the websites, email and other Internet applications that Comodo secures and authenticates. As Comodo explained, its goal is to “Create Trust Online.”

Additional details on Comodo and its products are available on the company’s official site here.

Comodo BackUp has been reviewed by George Norman on 10 Jun 2010. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Comodo BackUp 4 out of 5 stars, naming it Excellent