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Handy Backup 6.1 Now Provides Outlook 2007 Backup and Windows Mail Backup Functionality

June 20, 2008 at 2:24 pm · Filed under Handy Backup Software News ·Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The family of Novosoft key product has been updated with numerous improvements and new functionality.

Novosoft LLC announced updates to its flagship data protection solutions Handy Backup and Handy Backup Server. Handy Backup 6.1 and Handy Backup Server 6.1 versions of these award-winning automatic backup software add new features that make working with the program easier, faster and more efficient.

First of all, the changes concern user interface, in particular backup, restore and synchronization tasks representation in the main window of the program. Now users can easily manage their tasks and find ones they would like to execute, change or remove due to improved sorting mechanics that allow arranging tasks by name, task type, status and other parameters. Such an option is especially vital for Server edition of the program used within organizations and executing a number of different operations that should be under constant control of system administrators and quickly accessed when needed.

IT professionals and experienced users will also appreciate the opportunity to import/export program configuration appeared in the version 6.1 of both editions. Program settings can be saved in a simple ZIP format and retrieved after new version installation or just to change the way of data protection.

“It is a common practice to make multiple program configurations and then use them according to different situations,” – said Dmitriy Samborsky, Head of Novosoft Product Department. “Once created a configuration includes all the information about program appearance, custom settings and all operations performed and planned. It’s very convenient not to change all these parameters manually every time you have to set up the program for executing a specific task. It’s enough to simply load a configuration that meets your current needs and that’s all! Such approach is also useful when upgrading to a new version. And our new Import/Export Settings option makes it possible. Program settings are saved in ZIP format and accessible for reviewing and editing.”

The range of data the program operates on has also been enlarged. Now Handy Backup supports automatic backup of data used by the newest Microsoft’s e-mail clients. The program includes presets for automatically searching and copying messages, contacts and settings of Outlook 2007 and Windows Mail replacing MS Outlook Express in Windows Vista.

“Windows Mail support has been highly needed by our customers who moved to Windows Vista. Although this operating system provides many considerably security and data protection, it still lacks for the effective and user-friendly backup functionality. Handy Backup fills this gap and being fully compatible with Windows Vista performs full or incremental backup all valuable information including Windows registry backup, ICQ backup, music backup, photos backup and of course backup of Windows Mail data.” – said Dmitriy Samborsky.

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About Handy Backup Software

June 19, 2008 at 9:28 am · Filed under Handy Backup Software ·Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Handy Backup by Novosoft LLC is a family of reliable yet powerful automatic backup software for individuals as well as for corporate users, providing easy, comprehensive and cost effective backup and recovery of critical data. With a complete set of high performance options different versions of Handy Backup offer simple and flexible data protection meeting the needs of a wide range of customers.

This easy to use backup utility runs under Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista and, depending on a version, includes the following main features:

  • HDD Image Backup
  • New! MS Outlook 2007 backup and Windows Mail backup
  • MS Outlook/Outlook Express backup and ICQ backup, backup of My Documents, Favorites and Desktop folders, Windows registry backup
  • MS Exchange Server backup
  • Database backup that protects the most ODBC compatible databases: MSSQL backup, MySQL backup, backup of DB2, MS Access, Postgre SQL, Oracle, FoxPro, Interbase and other databases.
  • Lotus Notes backup
  • Email Backup
  • Backup from FTP server
  • Website Backup
  • FTP Backup
  • Backup to CD, backup to DVD, HD DVD, Blu Ray, backup to HDD, Flash and USB drives
  • Backup to FTP/ SFTP, LAN
  • Files and Folders Synchronization
  • Windows Service Mode
  • Automatic backup scheduler

Free plug-ins provide an opportunity to automatically back up more large range of data including files, settings, playlists and skins of such widely used programs as ACDSee, AOL Instant Messenger, Mozilla Suite, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Spybot – Search & Destroy, The Bat Pro, Total Commander, Winamp, WinRar, WinZip, Windows Media Player 10, Yahoo Messenger.

Availability and pricing

Free evaluation copy of Handy Backup including all existing features is available for downloading on the product website at www.handybackup.net. The base version of software – Handy Backup Standard costs $39. Versions including one or more additional features can be purchased according to the price list. Volume licensing and considerable discounts are also available. Previous versions users will be able to upgrade to the new version for $10. For more information e-mail directly to the product manufacturer or call +7 (383) 330 34 69.

About Novosoft

Established in 1992, Novosoft creates and markets a wide range of software solutions for both professionals and home users. The company strives to integrate the most advanced technologies into its products being constantly improved and representing high quality and cost effective solutions ensuring customers satisfaction and trust. For more information refer to the corporate website.

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Novosoft LLC earns “Works with Windows Vista” logo for Handy Backup 6.0

June 18, 2008 at 2:31 pm · Filed under Handy Backup Software News ·Tagged , , , , , , , ,

The new 6.0 version of Novosoft key product has been added to Microsoft’s list of software compatible with Windows Vista.

January 28, 2008 – Novosoft LLC announced that Handy Backup 6.0, the latest version of its award-winning backup software, after exhaustive testing has been approved by Microsoft for carrying the “Works with Windows Vista” logo to ensure customers have an optimal experience when protecting data on computers running the Windows Vista operating system.

Handy Backup software is an all-in-one solution for backing up valuable information, restoring it in case of an unforeseen emergency and synchronizing files between computers on a network. It allows performing backup to DVD, backup to CD, backup to HDD, USB and FireWire devices. It includes presets to exececute MS Outlook/Outlook Express backup, MySQL backup, MS Exchange backup and many other data backup. With this software consumers, who are new to backing up their data, and experienced users, who want to save time, have at their disposal a set of powerful yet easy-to-use tools to safeguard precious files. And now they can do this even more efficiently.

“A number of tests have been performed and all of them prove that Handy Backup completely meets the performance, ease-of-use, and security standards for Microsoft’s powerful new operating system.” – said Dmitriy Samborsky, Head of Novosoft Product Department. “We have done a great job to realize this and are very pleased that our efforts have been rewarded.”

Windows Vista compatibility was implemented in the software about a year ago and now it has been officially acknowledged which means that the program meets the highest standards of reliability and security. Tests proved that Handy Backup works with different configurations of Windows Vista correctly without the need to change system settings even after updating the OS. This became possible because of a new architecture introducing multiuser support, digital certificates for all program files, long file name support etc., which results in considerably increased security and stability.

The application installer has been changed and now combines all versions of the product (Standard, Standard DVD, Professional, Full and Server) in one package. Thus the user has the opportunity to install a stand-alone version, Server version and client agents coming with Handy Backup Server using the same installer. Such approach seems to be more convenient as it simplifies switching from one version to another and delivers all the power of Handy Backup at once.

Apart from that all versions of Handy Backup now include the Windows Service Mode functionality by default, even those that have not been providing such feature – Standard and Standard DVD that allows. With Handy Backup 6.0 these versions can be also run in Windows Service Mode and protect valuable information automatically without human intervention which is more efficient than backup scheduling.

In addition Handy Backup 6.0 implements completely new, more flexible functionality. Users are now encouraged to take advantage of include/exclude file masks not only when backing up and recovering their data, but when synchronizing as well. Also MS SQL backup feature has been considerably improved. Now the program allows even novices to perform backup of MS SQL databases quickly and easily, conserving all the information that the database contains, including views, store procedures, functions, etc., just in a few clicks.

“We are proud to be among software manufacturers to meet the high standards established for the new operating system. Now our current and potential customers can be assured that Handy Backup 6.0 complies with the new features of Windows Vista and allows completing backup tasks faster and more securely.” – said Nataliya Sigaeva, Head of Novosoft Marketing Department. “Obtaining the logo is just a step on the way of getting our software certified for Windows Vista. This is our goal and I hope with the next release of Handy Backup we’ll achieve it.”

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