Free Titan Backup software to create secure backups of your important data

(24/01/2009)

Even with the most reliable computer hardware and software, there is always the possibility of something going wrong. The most common causes of data loss include:
1. Human error – accidental file deletion, over-writing of files etc.
2. Hardware failure - Disks that are used constantly, or have not been properly maintained may suffer from mechanical failure, over time heavy file-loading or new software can cause the system to shutdown or reboot, alternatively automatic file updates can cause a system to reboot when files are still open and in use.
3. Software corruption can also corrupt data files to make them inaccessible
4. Virus attacks - every day new viruses are released into the open, and anti-virus companies release updates to combat the problem. Virus attacks have been steadily on the increase causing business data to be ever more vulnerable.
5. Natural disasters – even with robust hardware, software and virus protection, the threat from fire and flood remains.

The best defense is data backup. Backing up data is vital for businesses; lost information can cause a major crisis or worse, lead to business failure. Individuals who don't backup computer data run the same risk. While this may not cause financial ruin, it can certainly be frustrating and even heartbreaking. So why do so few of us practice data backup?

Here are the common excuses:

"I'm too busy to backup my computer." We are busy work, family and friends fill our days and leave us little time for boring things like computer maintenance. But today's backup software manufacturers make it easy. Through scheduled backups your system can automatically perform a backup that fits your needs at an interval you choose, without interrupting life.

"I don't know how to backup data." Like preparing for a natural disaster, most of us understand how important data backup is, but don't know where to start. A big step is deciding how you are going to store the data you backup.

"My computer won't crash." You've had your computer this long and haven't had problems so far why worry about computer backup now? Think about it you wear your seat belt even though you don't expect your car to crash everyday. Data backup is about protecting your data's future, but with computers, it isn't if you crash, it's when you crash.

In today's high-tech world of sneaky spyware and venomous viruses, you are in more danger of data loss than ever before. Computer viruses grew by as much as 11% during 2007 alone.

It's like exercising. Or flossing. You know you should do it, but you put it off. A recent Harris Interactive poll found that 35 percent of consumers neglect to make backup copies of digital content stored on their computers, even though 50 percent have lost important data in the past.

Titan Backup is an easy-to-use and complete solution for home and small offices, designed for secure backups of your important data. It can make automatic backups of your important files and documents, virtually on any type of storage media including CD/DVD-RW, removable devices, network drives and remote FTP servers.

A well designed user interface and a flexible scheduler makes it easy to organize the automatic backups. ZIP compression allows you to save the disk space. Using 256-bit AES strong encryption will ensure full security of your confidential data.

The main features of Titan Backup software: Easy to use wizard-driven interface and simple browsing between the Backup Tasks; Having many free plug-ins installed by default, Titan Backup software facilitates the backup of emails and rules for Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Firefox, Opera, Thunderbird, Eudora, Windows settings, system registry and more... ; Self-extracting backups and standard Zip archives; Version control, incremental and differential backups; 256-bit AES strong encryption; Before / After commands; Backup to virtually any storage device (including LAN, CD/DVD, removable devices, remote FTP servers, etc); Backup Windows Registry; Built-in easy-to-use task scheduler; Email notifications regarding the backup task; Detailed logs of all backup operations.

As a special offer, Security Park readers can download Titan Backup 1.5 for free (normally $39.95 or £30.64) from here:
http://www.neobytesolutions.com/trial-versions/free/titanbackup15.exe

Then you'll need to enter the below serial to activate the full version:
000020-ACM8KK-1YXKMT-JZT491-NUXFEZ-U3EUT1-5H25KX-TK4WQ3

A special 50% discount is also offered in case you want to upgrade to the latest version Titan Backup 2.5. In this case, use the coupon code: NEOB-IVR7 on the upgrade page: http://www.titanbackup.com/special-offers/tb15.html

Related topics:  Data management and data security   Encryption 

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