Oops! Backup syncs your files and prevents data loss

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Oops! Backup syncs your files and prevents data loss

Posted By Paul\HellNoire In Category: Computer

Jul
27
2010

Lately I’ve been looking for some backup software to do what SyncBack Pro does, seeing as my father purchased a copy for himself when I posted the coupon a little while ago. I’ve been simplistic in the features, at least compared to Dad, because of the fact that he needed something that ran on his time and something he would do manually, without having to worry about resources being wasted on his computer. So I’ve been trying a few backup programs, among them, Oops! Backup stood out as a program that might do what I needed it to, and in testing, it has. In fact, what I find really ‘funny odd’ is the fact that it does exactly what I need it to do, but my dad’s still not impressed with it because of some minor issues I faced with it, seeing as my experience wasn’t flawless with it, but was mighty nice to see the help I got from the software vendor.

Let me just start by saying my computer is an unusual one to begin with, so I’m not surprised I came across a bug when I was trying it out. Under Vista, I was forced to deal with a reinstall every week or every other week, and once going to Windows 7, the blue screens and errors stopped. I also randomly lost recently my Networking Troubleshooting tools, the built-in troubleshooter in Windows 7 (though if anyone’s used it, you know it’s not really that helpful and the script I wrote does better then that). Either way, I’m used to oddness to begin with. So with no surprise from me, when trying out Oops! Backup and backing up about 6 gigs worth of data, one being a 4 gig ISO I had downloaded of drivers, it froze on me. I sent an email to their support and asked them what might be going on, and expectantly, they didn’t understand why it froze. However, I was asked to let it try to continue running and oddly enough, while the interface was frozen, it still backed up the data fine! Puzzling, but standard with this laptop.

Main Screen

I did notice that it was also felt lighter then SyncBack Pro, but this was because it was only doing Incremental Backups, and not complete 1:1 ones like I had set up with SyncBack. Once I realized this, I tried both of them and found they both did the exact same job in nearly the exact same time. SyncBack was only faster by a few moments, barely noticeable if you ask me. But the fact alone that it would auto-backup every once in a while, was a blessed touch. I “accidentally” deleted some files off my desktop, and with Oops!, was able to recover them only very quickly. So to say the least, I was rather impressed with what it could do. I also found out what caused it to work even though the GUI was frozen: Oops! implements two processes, and only one does the actual backing up, which didn’t freeze even though the other did. So this is a great example of great programming, and thinking of what might be when your computer has frozen. In the end, I found Oops! Backup to be solidly built and light, while still offering enough functionality to be perfect for any user, advanced or newbie. Despite it’s hiccup with my laptop, on my desktop, it was perfectly fine and you shouldn’t have any problems with it. Contacting support was easy and I was able to get an answer to all my questions with next to no delays and certainly no insults, unlike some tech firms I’ve had to deal with.

Restoring files: I’ve never had it this easy!

I also contacted David Vella, the CEO of Altaro, and he’s agreed to give away five keys to five lucky readers of Raymond.cc, to let them use and try out the program for absolutely free. I’m also throwing in a single, one year Hitman Pro license as well, to even out the combination, allowing for you to scan the files you use before you back them up. The rules are very simple: comment below which one you’d like to win, and on August 4th, I’ll announce the winners. Considering that’s also my birthday… consider it a birthday present from me to you! Best of luck to all whom enter!

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Sean Chang

i would like to win the Oops! Backup key as i need a better backup on my xp instead the default system restore.
Thanks Raymond!
http://www.elsdon.net Scott Elsdon

Hi Raymond, good review, Have you tried Jungle Disc yet ? A very simple affair, remember a backup is only a backup if its stored off site !
Paul\HellNoire

@Scott Elsdon, haven’t tried it I’m afraid. It might be on the list though of things to try.
willofthephoenix

Hitman Pro Paul. These giveaways are the shit, and definitely a way to get out lesser-known, but fantastic products out. Two-thumbs up to both licenses, but I’ve got the need of one far more than the need of the other. Kudos all the same.
Jack

An Oops! Backup key would be great! Thanks for sharing your backup experiences (and that of your father’s).
Davin

I have yet to use any backup softwares before. After reading this article, I think I should try some out and see how it goes.
Boyfriend

Good review Paul\HellNoire. I was searching backup softwares yesterday to backup my important data. Luckily, you have already reviewed Oops! Backup and rated it good. Count me in for giveaway. I will use it as my primary backup solution, if I win a license.
Regards.
longman

I want Oops! Backup please… TQ in advance for the keys… If not selected… Am still thanking you for this tips…
Ahmad

Nice review, count me in…
zzzzland

I will be very happy to receive Oops! Backup key…

Currently performing a manual backup from my desktop to external hdd…
it is so tedious.
http://wheezertech.forumotion.com Wheezer

Please do not enter me into the drawing, because I already have Oops! Backup.

Just wanted to add that the biggest problem I have with it is remembering that I’ve got a backup when I’ve deleted something by accident.

It does it’s thing without me getting involved, so I tend to forget that it’s even there.

Great program!
Nisanth

Let me try my luck for the key…
Neil Vincemt

Why would i back away from getting a copy of this one!! Raymond are you reading this??? lol…
czar

please add me in for the back up s/ware.. its vey unfortunate of me i never won anything from this raymond cc blog.. may be this will change
arsad

wow…
would like to try this awesome program..
Dave

A free key? What can I say? I have to say, I have been trying Yadis back up from:
http://www.codessentials.com
which seems to do what it says on the tin and is a simple “set and forget” program.
Victor

I would love it if I win the Oops! Backup key.
http://www.raymond.cc/forum/members/sujay.html Sujay

Please count me in..;-) and Happy Birth Day in advance hellnoire…:-D
Chris

Hi please add me to the draw for the Opps! backup software.

Cheers mate keep up the good work
Nikos

hey raymond. backup a license key for me please.
Maritn

Thanks Raymond! Hopefully I’ll win this time
Gunny

Thanks Paul, and Happy b’day :DDDD
It’d be nice if I could get a hit man pro lisence :D
johnson kg

Pl. count me also
http://www.raymond.cc/forum/members/grr.html Grr

Paul,

Please count me in for Oops! Backup license.

thanks,
Grr
Dan

Another interesting article, thanks again! May I be entered into the drawing for the Oops backup key? Thanks!
Paul

To have a Oops! backup key would be great! and thanks for offer.

Cheers
Paul
vietnamrum

A Oops! Backup key would be great. Cheers
doodad

thanks to count me in !
Jose Martinez

Thank you Paul for all your effort doing this review for all of us.

I want to be included in the give away for Hitman Pro because I heard a lot about this app (including your review here, of course) and I would like to test it without any limitations on my computer.

Best regards,

Jose Martinez.
Dolapo

Happy Birthday in advance. I’d like to win the Oops Backup License
Ryan Ma

the Oops! backup key would be awesome. happy early birthday!
Jonathan Gowdy

They say it’s your birthday? Well, it’s my birthday, too. YEAH!

I’d like to win the Oops! Backup license.
http://sinhala.iroshan.com iroshan

I want Oops!
Thanksss….
paul(us)

Happy birthday in advantage i wish that you have a ferry nice day with all the people you love.
I personally like to win the Oops program.
Victor Hugo Cardoso

I’d like to win one year Hitman Pro license. Thanks a lot!
RAJAN PAHWA

thanks for this offer. Happy Birthday in advance
PSK

i would like to win oops backup :)
happy birthday paul
Saj

Thanks Paul. Include me too
Chris Scruton

I’d love to win a key for Oops Backup for my XP Home computer. I’m a retired lady with little computer knowledge as well as cash and this sounds ideal for me as it seems to be easy to use. A good way to celebrate your birthday Raymond and thanks for all the blogs which are really helpful to me…… Chris..
Rui Paz

Hi,

A backup tool is always a live saving.

TIA.
Ron Weber

This is something I could really use. Thanks for the chance
Bernard Sungte

This could be the best BACK-UP Software
Coast32

A very Happy Birthday in advance Paul!

I would like to counted in Oops Backup giveaway as well.

Thanks and Regards.
flash113

count me in for Oops Backup thanks
k19s

Hi, great giveaway please count me in for Hitman Pro

Thanks
http://www.dnyanesh.com Dnyanesh Mankar

Happy B’day in advance! :)

Count me in!
MerleOne

I definitely want to enter the draw, it’s such a nice software, the demo version shows very little overhead on my PC. Thanks !
Nicholas Smith

Greetings,

Since my birthday is on the 6th August, it would make a great gift!?!

Thanks for all the hard work sifting through the rubbish to bring us the good stuff.

Regards,

Nicholas
Greg Bern

thanks, hitman pro would like to try.
Sandeep

Hi Paul – Please include me in the giveaway for Oops! Backup.
D-Rock

Happy Birthday! I’d definitely like to try out this software!
e.g.

Happy Birthday in advance

Plz count me in for Hitman Pro license …
HeHaHo

i would want to have the oops backup giveaway. thanks.
Chuck

Please enter me in the contest to win a key for Oops.

Thank you.
RockyRad

Hey Hellnoire, would love an Oops! Backup license key. Just rebuilt my XP PC with a new hard drive and I’m busy installing all the apps I use (and leaving out the ones that I found were no use!). I haven’t got any backup installed right now so this would be timely if you pick out my name. Love your work ;)
enecabe

I’d like to win the Oops Backup License.
kees

Oops Backup, the name is weird, but that is the only flaw I can think of, because the software is great. I’d love to have this program.

Thanks and congrats for your coming birthday.
raze5115

Oops back up sound like a perfect back up software for me. I would like to be considered for both oops backup & Hitman Pro give aways because they both sound like great pieces of software.
rockatear

I wood like the hitman pro best wishes for your birthday cheers.
Tjoakim

I’d love to win a key for Oops! Backup. Tia & Happy B-day ia.
summersa

Hi Raymond,

Your blog is one of the best on the net and I have also voted accordingly in the past. I would like to get the Oops Licence as I need to backup my computer due to it crashing periodically. HAppy birthday in advance from South Africa.
Loy

Hey Paul,

I have said this before and Im going to say it again, thanks for all these great reviews. Together, you and Raymond, have put in a lot of research and have made computers even more exciting.

All the very best in life.

I would love a license for Hitman Pro.

Thanks once again and keep up the good work
scud

oops backup will be great for me.

Happyyy birthday!
Seba

I would like to win Oops!
aranboi

advance happy bday!!!!cheers!
tey9170

Oh wow, Early ‘Happy Birthday’ to you Paul.
And obviously, i’m interested in the Oops! Backup License!
Thanks for the chance!
raffo

0ops done it again.back up would be nice

thanks
Tuan123wf

WOW, good, Thanks
Builder

This sounds good. Please count me in.
ibheck

backup software with nice feature, i hope can win a licence

thank you for this giveaway
mgoj

Great giveaway! Great review as well!
I´d be very happy if I´d win one of the keys of Oops! Backup software. Almost as happy as you will be when you will celebrate your birthday!

Best regards and Happy Anniversary Paul!
raven

I want to give it a try as well.
Amit

Add me to the list, Please
http://HI Amit

Please add me in for OOPs Backup License
Jorge Renteria

It´s amazing how you can managed to get licences after you make your review. Good Job.

I’d like Opps!Backup licence and Happy Birthday in advance.

Thanks.
john

This is wonderful. First of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO UUUUUUUU MY FRIEND. You have added another year and may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thanks for all your assistance in this blog. I would like to win a licence for Oops! Backup at least I want to be lucky this time. I would be very grateful if I am considered. Thanks a million!
Sanda King

Happy Bday in advance.
Oops! Backup tool sounds to be too good. I would like to have one.

Thanks in Advance
CHRISTY

I would be grateful,for a Hitman Pro key, have a hell of a malware problem at home.
samtron

Happy Birthday in Advance :)

please i too want to be part of this great backup tool and i am fan of your blog, Its a wonderful and very helpful.

I must said your blog is one of the best and so you
kathy

Paul, Happy Birthday Aug 4, 2010
Many thanks for the offer of Licence for Opps Backup
Your timing could not be better for me
vhick

Happy Birthday in advance HellNoire!

Thanks for this giveaway!

I like to win Hitman Pro..
MIvan

Hitman Pro is a valuable piece of software, please consider me in the license giveaway.
Happy birthday in advance!!!
Ashraf

Dear,

Count me for winnner once…
Dianne K

Happy Birthday!

I would love to win the Oops! Backup program.

Thanks
luddy

I just bought SyncBack Pro but would like to try this. I also think you should review Allway Synch (freeware) and see what you think. http://allwaysync.com/index.html

Hope I win! Thanks!
John

I’d like to win Hitman Pro, Paul. Advance happy birthday!
http://www.myboni.com Boni

Thanks for this big offer. Happy Birthday :)
Let me win for this time…
RJ

very nice!
Oops! backup is really interesting sync software..
tanks again for this info..
you are a great help for us readers…
keep it up!
Sudip

I would like to be counted for a Oops! backup key as I am looking for this software for long.
ded

Happy Birthday in advance.I’d like to win one year Hitman Pro license.
Norma

I’d love to win Oops Backup! Been looking for this for quite awhile. Wouldn’t mind trying Hitman Pro, either. Thanks for the opportunity, and have a happy birthday.
Jingo

I’ve read some of your blog. Fantastic. And really helpful ( at lest for me ). And i’m using windows 7 too. And it makes even more helpful. Sorry for my bad english. I’m from Indonesia. A year has gone, birthday is coming. Technology changes rapidly. And I hope those technology helps you and all of us. Let’s make this world a better place to live on. Bravo…….
play8oy

thanks for sharing, i’m not participating. I don’t need it :)
Andrew

Would love to have a copy of Oops! I’ve tried several backup programs and haven’t found one that I am completely satisfied with.

Thanks!
prakhar sinha

happy birthday in advance raymond..
i have been looking for a good backup software since long time. and oops ! backup fulfil my needs i hope i win the license!!!
Jonathan

Opps! Sounds like a good program, i would not mind trying it out!
StefGou

Happy Bithday !!

Oops! Backup tool is the one I want.

PLEASE! :)

Thanks!
Garry53

Count me in for the contest.Can always use new tools
Shabbeer

Happy BDay for the 4th!

Oops! Backup for me.

Thxs
Mike

Thanks for the giveaway and please enter my name for a license.
lou007

Great giveaway raymond!

Plz count me in!
Craig

Hello,

They are both very good programs but I have been having some problems recently with spyware so I would really like to to win the Hitman Pro licence.

Thanks for the opportunity
Franco Collino

I would like to win Oops! Backup, thanks for all the tips you post on here!
Tony

I used a trial of Oops Backup and liked it a lot. It didn’t seem to be hoggish on resources and the interface is pleasing. I would love to have a license and happy birthday Raymond!
Jim

You still amaze me as to how you are able to get all these give aways. Nice job. I would also like to try for Oops! Backup. Thanks.
thanx4sharing

great!! happy early birthday and thanx for the gift in advance!! i dont care which one u give away..hope im one of the winners!!
http://M2KDJ.itgo.com Keith B. Rigsby

THANKS!!…., for ur efforts to improve our ‘computing’ experience (Ray). I read 90%(+) of the e’s u send, &, when I see one of them in my ‘in-box’, I smile & am eager to see what new ‘Easter-eggs’ u’ve delivered!!
Un-like many other e’s (rcvd) I do NOT look upon urs with dread!
Thx for all which u do!

Keith
========
http://heloooo Dan S.

great articles as usual, Paul.
Hitman Pro sounds very nice, thank you :)
daitarn3

Thanks Raymond !!!
Pegi

Hi Raymond,
Happy Birthday! I would like to win the Oops! Backup software. I’ve been looking for a solid program to coordinate the back up chores for my small network of computers.
Thanks for the opportunity to win a free license.
Joanis

Count me in. Thanks.
Victor

I’l d like to win Oops! Backup! thanks for the promo!
nc

ok, thanks for the opportunity
Rey

I’d like to try the Oops backup especially for small businesses as the verbiage states it is employee proof…and maybe even wife safe 8-)

Thanks
ThomasK

Love to get my hands on a copy as well … great sweepstake again :-)
Golflands

Good review Paul. I would like to give Oops! Backup a go thanks.
Fabio

Count me for the one year Hitman Pro license .
Always thank you for your posts.
Happy Birthday !!!

^^^^^
This is my cake for you ! :-)
^^^^^
http://www.raymond.cc LizardMan

Please count me in Oops Backup giveaway…and wish you happy birthday Paul!!! :)
D Taylor

I would like to win Oops! Backup, thanks!!!
curtis ballard sr

love the idea
pachafafa

count me in
David W

Good luck (to all). Great website, Raymond!
B

Hitman Pro license,thx

and happy b-day~
Kev93

Wow. Enter me!!
Gordon

Thanks again Raymond for your expert advise and generousity.
http://www.blaszta.com Azhar

Count me in!
Super-Magician

I’d like to be in the Oops! Backup giveaway. Happy early birthday!
chaitanya

Hey Ray Count Me tooooo
http://gravityjack.com adam cooper

This looks like a good backup solution. Thanks for the info.
fawwaz88

Nice review!
and count me in for the oops! Backup….
Tommy

Happy Birthday! I’d like to try Oops! Backup.

thanks!
baddara

Count me in man i need one
Vijay

Happy Birthdy in-advance ! and do count me in the lucky-dips. Thanks.
Rebeca

It’d be cool to celebrate your birthday with a free copy of Oops! Backup.
manoj

Happy advanced bDay my boy………
Have a fun filled year ahed
ryanjoe

would like to have the HitmanPro…. thanks
sriram

Count me in dude
shaner6891

Awesome. I could sure use the.. Oops Backup and by the way. Happy Birthday.Hope you have a good one.
Thanks

Shaner
aasmee

sounds interesting. I am in for the giveaway. Thanks!
sk8er

Oops! Backup key please.
Siam

How nice to giveaway presents on your birthday! If I’m so lucky, I’d like to win Hitman Pro. Thank you!
Swarup

Hi paul
Happy Birthday in advance.
Count me for Hitman pro and Oops backup giveaway.
luffy

I’m in for both Oops and Hitman Pro.
Jlelono

Hi Paul,
Please count me in for one year Hitman Pro license and Happy Birthday in advance..:)
Thanks,
Jlelono
Rahul Dere

Count me in
jelson

Happy Birthday!!! Sign me up for the Hitman Pro drawing. Thanks
noaccount

Plz count me in for Hitman Pro license! Thx! Oh and happy birthday ;)
Alex

good one!
http://www.pc-homecall.com Nick Alexander

Happy Birthday
paf

Hi hellnoire, thanks a lot for this and congratulations for the review. Please count me in for both the applications, if possible. Cheers.
:Neo:

wow !!
i am so i for HItman pro giveaway .. its rare to find license of it

thx happy birthday \ oo /
26Dolphins

Hi HellNoire,

First off, Happy Birthday in advance and thanks for the giveaway (though it should be the other way around).

I’d like to be considered for the Hitman Pro license.
voltron

Hi;

Happy Birthday dude! Lot of help from you and Raymonds! Count me in for the HitmanPro Giveaway!
Casey

First things first. Happy Birthday to you!

I would love to be able to get this giveaway. So here I am, trying my luck. And thank you for all your work of providing us practical solutions!
Clarence

Again, long time since I posted here.

Happy B’day first from thy neighbour…somewhat hahha S’porean here.

Ok hope I do get that licence key now haha ^^
Surya L

Thanks for the article.I would want Hit man pro..
Nick in Spain

Great article. Oops!Backup sounds just the job. Please include me for this. Many thanks.
Victor AY

Thanks for the free giveaway….I’ll try my best to be lucky
Adrian Miller

Happppppppy Birthday,

Altaro Oops!Backup sounds great to me

Thanks
Bud Green

My Birthday is the 15th. It would be a nice early gift. Count me in. I’m a syncBack Free version user and have loved it for years.

PEACE
Bud
Soky157

Hello,
Thanks Raymond for a great site. Please consider me for the Oops and Hitman programs

Soky157
willemijns

happy birthday ;)
Dhiraj Sinha

Hello Paul,
Cloud based AVs provide a solid second layer of security to one’s computer.Hence,I currently have Immunet Free installed on my pc.However,given a chance,I would definitely like to switch to Hitman Pro.
Rose Cartrer

Hi there,
In my opinion Hitman Pro is the best cloud based AV.It’s use of multiple virus scanning engines ensures that nothing malicious flies under the radar.So I would love to own a license.Hence count me in the raffle please…
Rose
ryanne

I want to win the oops backup cause I have’nt got one..

I never had original license since I used computers.

Thanks

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