Programs we tested

This report contains test results and recommendations for the following backup software programs:

How we tested

We tested each backup program using PCs running Windows 7 Professional 64-bit. We used two sets of files, each approximately 5GB. One set contained small files and one set large files.

We replicated a typical user experience by creating sporadic and scheduled backups, and restoring the backed up files to the PC.

If a program isn’t easy to use, chances are you won’t use it. We looked at ease of use including the user interface, automation, wizards and any other built-in help. We also assessed how easy it was to select and back up data, schedule a backup, and restore the backed up files, using each available restore option.