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March 20, 2008

Backup4all 3.11 was released

This new release introduces several fixes and enhancements, such as:

Backup4all is now compatible with Windows Server 2008
Fully compatible with latest Windows Vista SP1
"Clean backup" option now available via command line too
Fixed compatibility issue when DEP was activated in Windows Vista
More than 80 backup plugins now available - latest added plugins: CounterSpy, Bioshock, Crysis, Call of Duty, Gears of War, Unreal Tournament and The Witcher
Other bug fixes for Backup4all and Backup4all for U3

Download the latest version from here: Backup4all 3.11

To see a list of all the plugins created for Backup4all visit the backup plugins section.

February 7, 2008

New backup plugins available

Starting with version 3.10 is possible to load plugins to backup/restore the settings of specific applications. Newly released backup plugins:

To see a list of all the plugins created for Backup4all visit the backup plugins section. Each article also contains information on how to download and install a backup plugin in Backup4all.

You can also create your own plugins by using Backup4all Plugin Creator. For more information about this read the following knowledgebase article: How to create a backup plugin.

October 9, 2007

New backup plugins available

Starting with version 3.10 is possible to load plugins to backup/restore the settings of specific applications. Newly released backup plugins:

September 13, 2007

New backup plugins available

Starting with version 3.10 is possible to load plugins to backup/restore the settings of specific applications. Newly released backup plugins:

August 13, 2007

Backup4all 3.10 released

Starting with version 3.10 is possible to load plugins to backup/restore the settings of specific applications. Plugins recently released for:

April 26, 2007

Backup4all 3.9 was released

This new release introduces several fixes and enhancements, such as:

"Clean backup" action added
Option to set a destination folder for FTP backups
Option to use extensive passive mode for FTP transfers
Added XML plug-in system
Option to use native Win32 interface for primary burning engine
CD/DVD burn fixes

To see a list of Backup4all’s features please visit the Features page. If you want to translate Backup4all’s user interface visit the Languages page for more information.

Download the latest version from here: Backup4all 3.9

March 14, 2007

Backup4all for U3 was released

Backup4all for U3 is a portable version of Backup4all that works only with U3 smart USB drives. With Backup4all for U3 it is possible to take Backup4all (with all its configurations) anywhere. U3 smart drives are highly portable and secure, and when you’re ready to move to another PC, everything goes with you, without any personal information left behind.

To see a list of its features please visit the Backup4all for U3 page.

February 1, 2007

Backup4all 3.8 was released

This new release introduces several fixes and enhancements, such as:

Windows Vista compatibility
Volume Shadow Copy redesigned
Backup to DVD fixes
Other bug fixes

November 27, 2006

Backup4all Christmas Promotion

Starting today, 27th of November 2006, we are running a promotion for Backup4all Professional Edition. You can purchase it with a 10% discount by ordering before January 5th, 2007.

Visit the Buy Now page to get Backup4all with the discounted price.

November 22, 2006

Backup4all 3.7 was released

This new release introduces several fixes and enhancements, such as:

Option added to make Backup4all’s settings available for current user/all users
New parameters for command line installation: CURRENTUSER, SETTINGSFOLDER
Option to change location of Settings folder
All settings are now kept in .ini files (were stored in registry before)
Fixed: CRC checking and independent splits corrections
Fixed: Clear backup did not clear the folder created on FTP
Fixed: Invalid parameter when clicking first time on OTB button
Other minor bug fixes

November 2, 2006

Backup4all 3.6 was released

This new release introduces several fixes and enhancements, such as:

Added option to back up using only the archive bit attribute
"Filter by Test" action added in Schedule Job window
Added user interface localization in Portuguese
Fixed: adding excluded files caused adding the file again
Fixed: FTP error when the connection is lost while uploading
Fixed: retry time for floppy access using command line was ignored
Fixed: "Invalid parameters" error when pressing OTB button
Fixed: Invalid parameters for scheduler (backup was not started because of this)
Other minor bug fixes

October 11, 2006

Backup4all 3.5 was released

This new release introduces several fixes and enhancements, such as:

Option to send email notifications after the "Test" operation
"Test" operation added as action in "Scheduler"
"Test" operation added as action in "Create Shortcut"
"Restore Latest Version", "Restore Latest Version To" added as drop down actions for the "Restore" toolbar option (restore the latest version without showing the "Restore Wizard")
"Do not create drive letter folder" option added in "Restore Wizard"
"Clear backup before run" option added in "Scheduler"
"Clear backup before run" option added in "Create Shortcut"
New parameters for <Clear backup> action: dw (day of week, 1-7) and dm (day of month, 1-30)
New parameters for command line: /TEST (/T), /CLEAR (/C)

September 20, 2006

Backup4all 3.4 was released

This new release introduces several fixes and enhancements, such as:

Improved FTP engine (more stable)
Improved email engine
Customizable timeout for FTP connections
Upload/download transfer limit for FTP backups
Password protect log file in notification emails
Mirror back up to FTP supports resuming
<EXCLUDED SOURCES> tag for email templates
Back up Backup4all configurations (added as predefined backup)
Improved logging
Export statistics to CSV
Bug fixes: statistics counted sizes of excluded files too, access violation at shutdown, access violation when deleting a backup job, backup jobs were executed at shutdown even if the scheduler was disabled, fixes for predefined backups, backup to LAN and mapped drive (with user and password) fixes

July 12, 2006

Backup4all 3.3 was released

Backup4all v 3.3 was released today.
This new release introduces several fixes and enhancements, such as:

added option to test FTP backups using the XCRC command (if supported by the FTP server)
option to run backup at system shutdown
"Backup open files (XP/2003 Server only)" is now an optional setting
added option to "Abort backup when network sources are not available"
option to set "Default compression filter" values
improved progress reporting
detailed logging
bug fixes

May 29, 2006

Backup4all 3.2 was released

Backup4all v 3.2 was released today.
This new release introduces several fixes and enhancements, such as:

option to choose "Windows Scheduler" or "standalone scheduler" for scheduled backup jobs before "Import"
"Import inactive schedulers" option added
"Close after run" option added to "Create Shortcut" when using the main application
"Hide Window" option added to "Create Shortcut" when using command line application
"Backup List" window is now resizable
minor bug fixes

19-Apr-2006

Backup4all 3.1 was released

Backup4all v 3.1 was released today.
This new release introduces several fixes and enhancements, such as:

added FTP resuming support (within a certain number of retry times)
SSL support for email notifications
option to "Compress the log file" when using email notifications
option to "Use standalone scheduler" (by default Windows scheduler is used)
added "Hide window" for command line application (will run in background)
added "Load CD/DVD before backup" option
added option to "Warn before canceling backup"
added option to "Show hidden files in open dialogs"
added "No success sound" to sound notifications
added "No success email" to email notifications
minor bug fixes

March 21, 2006

New interface languages added

Backup4all is now localized in: German, Swedish, Norwegian, Chinese Traditional and Turkish. Download the latest version of Backup4all from here: Backup4all 3.0.197 During installation you will be able to select the desired language for Backup4all.

We are looking for people who can to help us localize Backup4all. If you are interested, please read the Languages section.

February 6, 2006

Backup4all 3.0 was released

Backup4all v 3.0 was released today.
This new release introduces several fixes and enhancements, such as:

backup locked or open files (XP/2003)
backup to FTP
email notifications
AES encryption (128, 192 and 256-bit)
new prefix TAGS for zip and mirror folders
improved "Create Shortcut" feature
new scheduler options: "Show errors and warnings" and "Ask for user input when backup cannot continue"
possibility to specify username and password for LAN destinations
<Hibernate> added to the "Perform action after backup" actions list
added secondary burning engine
added new attributes in the Filters and in the Comparison Criteria
independent spanned backups, backup test performed after writing each disc
"Delete Sources after successful backup" option added
"Delete empty directories after backup" option added
added "Make full backup" option to Incremental backup type also
toggle toolbar buttons hints and captions
"Show errors in tray" option
visualization modes for Normal/Windows/Scheduler startup
custom file locations (for temporary, initialization, log, catalog file folder)
change background color option.
bug fixes

To see a list of Backup4all's features please visit the Features page. If you want to translate Backup4all’s user interface visit the Languages page for more information.

Download the latest version from here: Backup4all 3.0

Backup4all Christmas Promotion has ended (11-Jan-2006)

Backup4all Christmas Promotion officially ended. We would like to thank all Backup4all customers for their support and apologize to those of you that missed the opportunity to benefit from the Christmas promotion. You can subscribe to our XML feed or visit our website on a regularly basis to receive news when we have other promotions.

Currently there is a promotion for Backup4all Classic edition, offering a discount of 14%. Visit the Buy Now page to order Backup4all Classic with the discounted price.

Backup4all Christmas Promotion (13-Dec-2005)

Starting today, 13th of December 2005, we are running a promotion for Backup4all Professional Edition. If you purchase it by 10th of January 2006, you will receive a free license for novaPDF Lite.
novaPDF is a PDF creator that allows you to easily create PDF files from any printable document. For more information about novaPDF visit www.novaPDF.com

Promotion details:

anyone that orders Backup4all Professional between 13-Dec-2005 and 10-Jan-2006 receives a free license of novaPDF Lite
after you order Backup4all Professional, you will receive details on how to get the free license in the post-purchase email
there are no additional fees or other payment involved to receive the free license, once you order Backup4all Professional
novaPDF is another product developed by Softland, the makers of Backup4all. It is currently being sold at $20.

Visit the Buy Now page to order Backup4all Professional and get your free license.
If you have further questions about this promotion contact us at support@backup4all.com

Backup4all 2.3.4 was released (27-Oct-2005)

What’s new: "One Touch Backup" feature improved, restore process optimized, improved automatic split for DVD backups.

Other changes: minor bug fixes, updated help file.

Download the latest version from here.

Spanish language support (22-Jul-2005)

Backup4all Spanish Language Pack is available now. Download the language pack from here.

We are looking for people who can to help us localize Backup4all. If you are interested, please read the Languages section.

Danish language support (21-Jul-2005)

Backup4all Japanese Language Pack is available now. Download the language pack from here.

We are looking for people who can to help us localize Backup4all. If you are interested, please read the Languages section.

Japanese language support (19-Jul-2005)

Greek language support (15-Jul-2005)

Backup4all Greek Language Pack is available now. Download the language pack from here.

We are looking for people who can to help us localize Backup4all. If you are interested, please read the Languages section.

Chinese Simplified language support (12-Jul-2005)

Backup4all Chinese Simplified Language Pack is available now (updated for the latest version). Download the language pack from here.

We are looking for people who can to help us localize Backup4all. If you are interested, please read the Languages section.

Backup4all 2.3.3 was released (4-Jul-2005)

What's new: show backup job name in title bar, "One Touch Backup" feature extended, merge process optimized.

Other changes: minor bug fixes, updated help file.

Download the latest build from here.

Polish language support (27-Jun-2005)

Backup4all Polish Language Pack is available now. Download the language pack from here.

We are looking for people who can to help us localize Backup4all. If you are interested, please read the Languages section.

Dutch language support (21-Jun-2005)

Backup4all Dutch Language Pack is available now (updated for the latest version). Download the language pack from here.

We are looking for people who can to help us localize Backup4all. If you are interested, please read the Languages section.

Chinese Traditional language support (16-May-2005)

Backup4all Chinese Traditional Language Pack is available now. Download the language pack from here.

We are looking for people who can to help us localize Backup4all. If you are interested, please read the Languages section.

Czech language support (11-May-2005)

Backup4all Czech Language Pack is available now. Download the language pack from here.

We are looking for people who can to help us localize Backup4all. If you are interested, please read the Languages section.

Swedish language support (8-Apr-2005)

Backup4all Swedish Language Pack is available. Download the language pack from here.

We are looking for people who can to help us localize Backup4all. If you are interested, please read the Languages section.

Backup4all 2.3.2 was released (16-Mar-2005)

What's new: Command line parameters introduced in the main application, Command line application extended with extra parameters.

Other changes: minor bug fixes, updated help file.

Download the latest build from here.

Backup4all at CeBIT Hannover 2005! (11-Mar-2005)

We are happy to announce that Backup4all is present at CeBIT Hannover 2005! (from 10th to 16th of March 2005)

You can see it in action with the USB enclosures distributed by our OEM partner, A-TEC Subsystem. For more information please visit the A-TEC Subsystem stand: CeBIT, Taiwan Pavilion, Hall 21, Stand D30(2).

To find the stand's location, visit CeBIT's Exhibitors page (search for "a-tec").

Backup4all 2.3.1 was released (16-Feb-2005)

What's new: added extensions to the "One Touch Button" feature,"Close application to tray" option added, more accurate backup progress reporting.

Other changes: minor bug fixes, rewritten help file.

Download the latest build from here.

Special holiday discount! (1-Dec-2004)

Get a 20% discount if you buy Backup4all Professional Edition before Jan 10, 2005!

Go to Buy Now page to get the discount.

If you want to order at a later time, write down the discount coupon code PROCHRISTMAS and use it on the order page to get the discount.

Backup4all 2.3.0 was released (26-Nov-2004)

What's new: "One Touch Backup" feature, file comparison criteria, option to reset archive bit, option to play custom sounds at the end of the backup, "do not split files in mirror backup" option, "use temporary folder to create zip files" option, option to choose log folder location, option to show file warnings, support for file/folder paths longer than 260 characters, erase CD/DVD tool, new command line switches.

Other changes: faster zip merging, faster program startup.

Download the latest build from here.

Backup4all 2.2.1 release (7-Sep-2004)

Backup4all is compatible with WinXP SP2!

Other changes: optimized zip testing, choose ASPI layer to use when burning CD/DVD (internal or external), "program/action after backup" was executed in-between backup and test (now is executed after test), help file adjustments
Various bug fixes: fixed writing large zip files to DVD, fixed merging backup problems, fixed backup statistics

Download the latest build from here.

Portuguese language support (23-Aug-2004)

Backup4all Portuguese Language Pack is available. Download it from here.

We are looking for people who can to help us localize Backup4all. If you are interested, please read the Languages section.

German language support (12-Aug-2004)

Backup4all German Language Pack is available. Download it from here.

We are looking for people who can to help us localize Backup4all. If you are interested, please read the Languages section.

Order Backup4all with CD (9-Aug-2004)

Backup4all can be delivered on CD starting from today. The CD contains the setup files, language setups and documentation. Just mark the "CD on Demand" checkbox on the order form.

"CD on Demand" will add $12 to the total cost of the order, from which $9 is the cost of the CD and $3 are shipping costs.

Norwegian language support (5-Aug-2004)

Backup4all Norwegian Language Pack is available. Download it from here.

We are looking for people who can to help us localize Backup4all. If you are interested, please read the Languages section.

French language support (27-Jul-2004)

Backup4all French Language Pack is available. Download it from here.

We are looking for people who can to help us localize Backup4all. If you are interested, please read the Languages section.

Russian language support (14-Jul-2004)

Backup4all Russian Language Pack is available. Download it from here.

We are looking for people who can to help us localize Backup4all. If you are interested, please read the Languages section.

20% off for Backup4all Professional (21-Jun-2004)

Do you want to buy Backup4all Professional Edition with 20% discount?

Share-it (our e-commerce partner) provides 20% off for any products purchased from the element 5 download store if you participate in their online survey. This offer is valid from June 09, 2004 until July 09, 2004.

Please read the details from share-it! below.

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To continuously improve our services, we would like to ask you to participate in an online survey that is being conducted from June 09, 2004 until July 09, 2004.

It only takes a couple of minutes to complete the survey and it will help our efforts to further enhance the usability of our services - and ultimately your buying experience. You can find the survey at: http://websurveyor.net/wsb.dll/14451/e5endkundenbefragung2004.htm?WSB20=32369

As a thank you for your completed survey, you will receive a coupon good for 20% off of any product at the element 5 download store.

Thank you for your feedback!

Romanian language support (18-Jun-2004)

Backup4all Romanian Language Pack is available. Download it from here.

We are looking for people who can to help us localize Backup4all. If you are interested, please read the Languages section.

Backup4all 2.2.0 release (11-Jun-2004)

New Backup4all edition (Classic), DVD support, extended CD support, verify (test) files after backup, restore preview, backup priority, test priority, restore priority, improved statistics, improved log system, remember window sizes and positions, remember column widths, positions and visibility, option to copy files directly into destination folder for mirror backup type.

Download the latest build from here.

Backup4all Mirror promotion (25-May-2004)

The promotion for Backup4all Professional ended today.

The first good news is that there is a new promotion running for Mirror edition. Starting from today the price for Mirror is only $20 (you save $5).
The second good news is that registered users of Backup4all 1.x can upgrade to Professional 2.1 for only $15.

Backup4all promotion will end (8-May-2004)

Current promotion for Backup4all Professional Edition will end on May 25. Starting from that date the price will be $45.

If you plan to purchase Backup4all you can still take advantage of the low price. Save $15 if you buy now!

Beta testers needed (2-Apr-2004)

These days we are preparing a new release for Backup4all. We are looking for experienced beta testers to help us deliver in time and bug-free. Testers with a significant contribution will be rewarded with a Backup4all Professional license.
If you are interested, please apply by email to support@backup4all.com

Backup4all 2.1.0 release (3-Mar-2004)

Unlimited zip file size (zip64 support), faster zipping algorithm, compatible with all zip applications, CD burner updated to support more CD writers, multi language support, clear backup action has now parameters, separate description for each backup increment, multiple selection in the explore view, backup errors are separated from the backup warnings, minor bug fixes

Download the latest build from here.

New promotion for Backup4all (4-Jan-2004)

Starting from 4-Jan-2004 we are running a promotion for Backup4all Professional Edition. You can buy it for only $30.

Save up to $15 if you buy now!

Backup4all 2.0.1 release (15-Dec-2003)

Drag-drop support for adding files and folders as sources, warning message before erasing removable media, keep the CD ejected after burning, daylight saving time fix, override file filters for root sources, minor bug fixes

Download the latest build from here.

Backup types section added (12-Nov-2003)

Backup4all site has a new section: backup types.
It contains an overview of the four backup types as implemented in Backup4all (full backup, differential backup, incremental backup, mirror backup).

Backup4all 2.0.0 release (3-Nov-2003)

This release adds support for disk spanning (no more 2GB limitation), built-in CD burner, differential backup type, straight 1-to-1 copy, command line support.

Application comes in two editions: Mirror and Professional.

The full list of changes is available here.

backup4all.com redesigned (3-Nov-2003)

Backup4all's homesite was updated with the latest features of Backup4all 2.0.0

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