How It Works
Using backup.com is as easy as 1-2-3. Avoid the hassles of disks, tapes, DVDs, and floppies for your backups. backup.com automatically backs up your important files and data offsite to our secure data centers using your internet connection.
backup.com's "one-step" setup and file selection wizard was designed to make using our service easy for any type of user — beginner or advanced.
backup.com's automated file selection and scan takes the headache out of looking for data to backup on your PC. Just select the type of files you wish to backup (e.g. Microsoft Office documents, finances, photos, emails, etc.), and we'll take care of the rest… automatically!
backup.com is Simple, Automatic, and Secure. Your files and data will be safe and secure while automatically backing up in the background. After each online backup, you will receive a confirmation message stating your backup is complete.
backup.com Features
Avoid the hassles of disks, tapes, DVDs, and floppies for your backups. backup.com automatically backs up your important files and data offsite to our secure data centers using your internet connection.
- Secure – We encrypt your data with bank-level security procedures before transferring over the internet to our data centers. Your data is stored encrypted and only accessible with your password.
- Automatic – You don't have to remember to do a backup. backup.com remembers for you. You set your backup schedule and we do the rest.
- Easy – One step setup!
- Always Available – You can restore your files anytime. In the event of a crash, virus infection, or a simple user error, your online backups are a click away. Additionally, you have access to your files from any PC anywhere!
Pricing starts at just $4.95 a month
Frequently Asked Questions
So what next – How do I know it's running?
It's easy: whenever you want to check to see how your backups are doing, just launch the handy backup.com sofware program using the icon in your system tray.
What are the requirements for using backup.com?
backup.com requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, or Vista; Pentium M 733 Mhz processor or higher; 256 MB memory; and at least 15 MB of disk space.
How safe is backup.com?
backup.com uses some of the most secure technology today and provides a guarantee like no other. Learn more about our exclusive security technology.
What files should I backup?
backup.com can store many different file types; however, you should only backup personal files that are important and cannot be easily replaced. You shouldn't backup Windows® operating system or program files. What files should you backup?
Why should I make backups?
Data loss is expensive; it costs $12 billion a year for businesses. Data loss is likely to occur for many reasons including: Hardware failure, human error, software corruption, PC viruses, and hardware destruction.
How often should I make backups?
By default, remote backups to our secure servers will automatically occur once daily. You can customize this backup schedule, or run manual backups anytime. backup.com's flexible scheduler allows you to specify which days you would like backups to happen.
What have others said about backup.com?
As we expected, many people have come to enjoy backup.com's ease of use and security. But don't take our word for it, view some of our testimonials and see for yourself.
