NOTE: For Windows XP, you’re free to obtain Robocopy by downloading theresource kit.
Robocopy allows you to setup simple or advanced backup strategies.
you might also download the command line reference and usage notes for Robocopy as aPDF file.
Both tools, RoboMirror and RichCopy, are discussed below and links to download each tool are provided.
you might also easily restore a backup.
snag the source and target folders and specify which extended NTFS attributes to copy, if any.
This gives you an exact copy of the source folder.
RoboMirror also allows you to create a volume shadow copy of the source volume during backup.
This allows you to backup files that are locked by running processes.
NOTE: The volume shadow copy feature is only available in Windows Vista and later.
you’re free to also exclude files based on their attributes.
RoboMirror allows you to schedule backups to run daily, weekly, or monthly.
When you perform a backup, the pending changes are displayed before the backup process begins.
This allows you to abort the process and make changes to the controls for the task, if needed.
you could also view a history of the backups performed for each task in your list.
RichCopy
RichCopy is a GUI for Robocopy written by a Microsoft engineer.
It turns Robocopy into a more powerful, faster, and stable file copying tool than other similar tools.
Easily select multiple folders to be backed up from different locations.
you’ve got the option to also start a backup task manually on the main RichCopy window.
Theyre both free tools to enhance a free Windows feature.
This allows you to perform simple or advanced backups without buying extra software.
