Backup to CD Software

CD discs are among the easiest and most convenient media for backups. Let's see the advantages of backing up to CD:

• CD discs are capacious enough for most regular backup jobs. Of course, for large amounts of data (such as complete hard disk drive backup) it is more reasonable to use external HDDs, buy for relatively small tasks, backing up to CD works perfectly and provides good opportunities for organizing data logically.
• CDs discs are among the most widely available and cheap backup media. As compared to the most up-to-date technologies, such as multi-layered Blu-ray discs, backing up to CD doesn’t require expensive hardware and is suitable for needs of most users.
• Physically, CD discs are relatively reliable, compact and transportable. Backups stored on CDs will remain intact for a long time (most manufacturers give several years warranty). Discs don’t require strict storage conditions and can be easily moved from one place to another in addition to CD backups made for the very purpose of backup, they can be also used to distribute information.

When an inexperienced user chooses his first backup software, the exact place where he is going to store his data is rarely defined. There always may appear unpredicted tasks exceeding the original plan. Therefore, it is always recommended to choose a utility with as wide range of supported storage media as possible, with CD burning engine, at least.

We recommend you to back up to CD with Handy Backup - we've taken great care to make it good and easy to use.