Carbonite Online PC Backup automatically stores copies of new and changed files in encrypted offsite storage. It monitors data such as photos, documents, music, email and financial records, then backs up while the computer is idle. Users can exclude selected files and restore individual items to their original folders, or recover files to a replacement computer. The service offers unlimited storage and is available as trialware.
| Author: | Carbonite |
| License: | Trialware |
| Price: | $71.99 |
| Released: | Oct 15, 2009 |
| File size: | 1.00 MB |
| Downloads: | 443 |
| Keywords: | Online PC Backup, Secure Encryption, automatic file backup, backup, data backup, carbonite backup, Cloud Storage, encrypted online backup, backuper, file restore, unlimited backup storage, online pc backup, file finder, Data Protection, Carbonite, restore, cloud file restore, File Recovery |
| Author URL: | http://www.carbonite.com/ |
Carbonite Online PC Backup is a cloud backup utility for Windows users who want copies of personal and work files stored away from their computer. It monitors selected files and uploads new or changed items to Carbonite's online storage, helping protect photos, documents, music, email, contacts and financial records against drive failure, accidental deletion, theft or other local damage. Its automatic operation is intended for people who prefer ongoing protection over remembering to run manual backups.
The program runs in the background and looks for files to protect. When the computer is idle, it automatically uploads new and changed data; while the computer is in use, it pauses backup activity to reduce its effect on performance and the internet connection. Carbonite also detects updates to existing files, so the remote copy can stay current without requiring users to restart a backup each time they edit a document or add photos. The service provides unlimited storage capacity, and the software can exclude files that should not be included.
Backed-up files are encrypted before being sent and remain encrypted in Carbonite's offsite data centers. This keeps the backup separate from the computer itself, which is useful if local files become inaccessible because of hardware damage or loss of the device. For individual mistakes, files can be restored from the desktop in a few steps, with the option to return them to their original folders. If a computer is replaced, Carbonite can also restore backed-up files to the new machine, making it possible to recover a larger collection rather than retrieving items one by one.
The software suits home users and small offices that want continuous protection for everyday files without managing a backup schedule. It can help preserve a personal photo library, music collection, email and financial records, as well as work documents and business contacts. Since backup and recovery depend on an internet connection, the initial upload and a full restore can take time, particularly for large collections; the service's stated transfer rate is approximately 2 GB per day over DSL or cable connections.
Carbonite Online PC Backup is offered as trialware. The program is designed to run as a small desktop utility and integrate with the Windows desktop, with automatic backup and restore handling its main tasks. Users should review which files are included and use the exclusion option where needed. The supplied operating-system information lists Windows releases through Windows 10; it does not establish support for later Windows releases.