News 2010
New function of version 6.5: Differential Type
January 12, 2010
We have just released Handy Backup 6.5 with a new powerful function!
- Now users can create differential backups and minimize time and disk space required for regular backups (e.g. when backing up daily or hourly!).
Differential backup is a technology based on binary comparison of data with existing backup, when each task execution saves only new files and changes on modified files. If you are backing up large amounts of data, such as disk images or databases, you can greatly reduce data storage costs. For enterprises, this feature allows achieving near continuous protection of business data at minimal costs!
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- In addition to employing differential backup technology, we also improved data indexing engine. No matter how large your HDD or database is, backups and restorations will always run smoothly and error free!
Version 6.5.2: Working with XML plug-ins
March 24, 2010
We are happy to announce the release of Handy Backup 6.5.2! The new version features an improved engine for working with XML plug-ins.
- For many “common” applications, backup instructions can be described in well-formed XML documents. Written in a certain syntax, they can be added to Handy Backup and used for backing up PC programs via common Handy Backup’s interface. The new 6.5.2 version comes with a more flexible XML plug-in engine which makes creation of new plug-ins easier and faster.
- The new engine allowed us to add several new plug-ins for popular PC applications: Google Chrome Backup, gSyncit Backup, and other. They can be downloaded in the Backup Plug-ins section free of charge.
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- As always, we invite Handy Backup users to assist us in creation of new plug-ins and get a free Handy Backup license in return! See instructions on creating backup plug-ins...
New Utility HBDR
March 17, 2011
We are happy to announce a new product from our Java development team. Please welcome Handy Backup Disaster Recovery:
Installed on a Flash or USB drive, Handy Backup Disaster Recovery can be used to instantly restore your PC after a disaster.
The software includes a full-featured Linux-based operating system and allows performing backup and restoration independently of your main system.
With Disaster Recovery utility, you can easily back up system drives and perform HDD cloning.
About Handy Backup Disaster Recovery
Handy Backup Disaster Recovery is a branch of Novosoft’s Handy Backup Java project, which aims at creating a platform-independent backup solution that can run on all systems supporting the Java software, including Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Solaris and other.
- Knoppix - a free Debian Linux-based operating system
- Java Runtime Environment - a computer environment implementing Java Virtual Machine
- Handy Backup Java - an implementation of Handy Backup in Java
- Handy Backup Web Access - a web-based interface that allows creating and running Handy Backup tasks via a browser
- Mozilla Firefox - a free open source web browser
Please see the following resources:
- Overview of Handy Backup Disaster Recovery features
- Disaster Recovery Download page
- Disaster Recovery Installation instructions in the User Manual
Version 6.8: Updated Online Plug-In
September 17, 2010
We are happy to announce the release of Handy Backup 6.8!
- The Online backup software option has been extended: now in addition to regular accounts at our Online Backup service, users can automatically create trial accounts.
- Handy Backup Installation Wizard has been improved: now it can automatically create sample tasks to back up Documents, Windows Desktop and Outlook to the Online Backup account.
- Now all users of our Online Backup service can log into their accounts by clicking Manage in the program.
- We have made many improvements to the Online Backup account web interface, as well as several minor enhancements to the program itself.
We hope that all new and existing customers will find the new features useful and beneficial!
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Version 6.8.2: Better Security, Easier to Use
September 30, 2010
We have just released version 6.8.2 of our backup software, Handy Backup. Here is a short list of the new features:
- Logging engine has been improved. Now logs may include hyperlinks causing various events, such as opening a web page in a browser.
- The new logging engine allowed us to make management of Online Backup accounts easier. Now if backing up to an Online Backup account fails, the log will display a link leading the user to a web page containing information about further options.
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Version 8.6.2 , built on April 17, 2025. 118 MB
More changes in Handy Backup 6.8.2:
- We have noticeably improved Online Backup account management: extension, upgrades, and data management became faster and easier.
- We’ve made the program’s response to expiration of Online Backup accounts more clear and understandable: now it is easier to learn how to migrate from machine-generated trial accounts to regular ones, how and when you should register, etc.
- As always, there are several minor updates and fixes to the program’s performance, user interface, etc.
Version 6.9: Integration HBDR with program HB
November 23, 2010
We are glad to announce Handy Backup 6.9 featuring integration with Handy Backup Disaster Recovery and many other important improvements!
- The program’s toolbar has acquired a new button that launches installation of Handy Backup Disaster Recovery:
- To create a recovery drive, click the icon on the toolbar, and then follow the instructions of the Wizard.
Installed on a USB or Flash drive, Handy Backup Disaster Recovery allows you to back up and restore your computer independently of its main operating system.
- Handy Backup Installation Package (handybackup.exe) now automatically detects your language and selects it as a localization language in Handy Backup. The installer is currently available in English, Russian and French, and we are planning to add more languages in the near future.
- There is a new Leave feedback about Handy Backup option under the Help menu. If you have any suggestions, comments or complaints, we welcome you to use it: any feedback will be carefully reviewed by our support, marketing and development teams.
- We’ve released an update to Handy Backup Disaster Recovery (standalone application) and made it easier to install and faster to use.
- Some users have reported a problem when burning encrypted backups to DVD. After investigation, we’ve found that under some systems encryption module conflicted with DVD burning engine. Now this has been successfully fixed.
- As always, there are a lot of other minor enhancements, improvements and user interface fixes.
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Version 6.9.1: Faster, Smarter and Easier to Use
December 27, 2010
With Christmas behind and new year 2011 just round the corner, we are delighted to announce the release of a new version of Handy Backup!
Handy Backup 6.9.1 features many enhancements designed to make user experience more intuitive and enjoyable!
- Users of Windows 7 can immediately notice the changes in the way Handy Backup is displayed in tasks. The new 6.9.1. version makes use of the advanced Windows 7 taskbar which now shows progress of currently running tasks. Now you are not required to open the main program’s window to how your backups are running!
- An option to open Handy Backup Disaster Recovery web help when creating a recovery drive is now disabled by default.
- Users of our Online Backup service now receive a fast-access link leading to their Online cabinet in the task log after any execution of the task. Earlier, the link appeared only if the task finished with an error.
- We’ve made many efforts to optimize the Image Backup plug-in: it became much faster and works more correctly under Windows 7. We highly recommend all users of earlier versions of Handy Backup to upgrade to version 6.9.1
- The Database Backup plug-in now became more stable and gives out less errors when backing up SQL databases.
- Several improvements were made to network transferring engine: network backup tasks now run much faster.
- As always, there are many minor user interface enhancements and fixes.
To upgrade to the new version simply uninstall the old one and install the new one - and you’ll get all the new features right away!
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Version 8.6.2 , built on April 17, 2025. 118 MB