I finally listened and started using the backup software (Acronis True Image for Western Digital) that came with my Western Digital HDD’s (I will only use Western Digital). I read one of your news letters a few years ago and I noticed you constantly harp (in a good way) on doing backups. If it’s a backup drive, I use Macrium Reflect.įirst, let me thank you. I erase the drive completely with a quick format.If I overlooked something important that came with the drive, I can recover it. If there is software, I make a copy and archive it.Out of curiosity, I look to see what software came with it.When I get a new external drive, I do this: The software and your effort will quickly pay for itself when disaster strikes. I recommend investing in quality backup software like Macrium Reflect’s or EaseUS Todo’s paid versions. To me, they’re worth spending time, and perhaps even money, to make sure the software and setup work well. There are other free backup utilities I’m less familiar with that appear to have a generally positive reputation. It’s slated for removal from Windows 10 and Microsoft recommends you find a different solution. As of Windows 7, it contains the “bare minimum” to back up your system and files. Similarly, EaseUS Todo also has a free edition meeting the need. It’s good enough be the cornerstone of a backup regimen. Macrium Reflect has a powerful free edition. In the other cases, you either don’t know how good the software is, or find out it doesn’t do everything you need. OK, the last one is facetious I’ve never seen it happen. It’s a trial version, and at some point you’ll have to pay to keep using it.It’s a pared-down version with limited functionality.It’s from a company you’ve never heard of.In my experience, backup software supplied with external drives falls into one or more of several categories. Many external drives come pre-loaded with software. Backups are important enough that I prefer to invest in the paid versions. Macrium Reflect and EaseUS Todo are two free alternatives available online. Many external drives come with free backup software that is either unknown or constrained in some way.
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