The time stamp is the label containing exact date and time of creating the particular backup and the version number (if available). These labels can be used for quick searching and sorting backups by the time of its creation.
News 2014
Version 7.4.6: Updating database plugins
January 27, 2014
Dear friends, we are happy to announce the release of version 7.4.6. The update is dedicated to facilitate backup of the most popular databases and includes enhanced IBM (Lotus) Notes, DB2, MS SQL and PostgreSQL backup features.
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Version 8.6.2 , built on April 17, 2025. 118 MB
IBM (Lotus) Notes
The updated plug-in provides full-featured support of 32-bit and 64-bit applications. We have also simplified the process of setting up a backup task: to perform Domino and Lotus Notes Backup databases now you need only to select the respective item in the Task Wizard, and the program will automatically locate all available Lotus files. The program allows performing either full backup of all Lotus Backup data or selective backup of specific file categories such as contacts, logs, journal entries, e-mail messages, or other database components.
DB2
The modified DB2 plug-in is also designed for both 32-bit and 64-bit databases. The update provides a convenient way to set up an automatic scheduled backup of DB2 databases through the use of the standard Task Wizard. The renewed software is able to locate available DB2 databases and add them to backup set in a one click.
MS SQL
The update brings an opportunity to restore data to non-existing location (for example, a deleted database) while stopping only the database or an entire instance. You can back up MS SQL 2012,2008, 2005 and 2000, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
PostgreSQL
Version 7.4.6 brings stability improvements to PostgreSQL backup and recovery functionality and provides simple and convenient way of backing up one of the world’s most popular free database management systems.
All these plug-ins are available in server editions (Small Server and Server Network) by default or can be purchased as an addition for any other version of Handy Backup.
The update is free and recommended for all users of Handy Backup 7. Download and enjoy it right now!
Vers.7.4.7: Brings Advanced Multitasking and Speed Boost
February 26, 2014
Dear friends! We are delighted to announce the release of an update to Handy Backup! Version 7.4.7 brings several noticeable improvements and new features described below.
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Version 8.6.2 , built on April 17, 2025. 118 MB
Advanced Multitasking
The update includes improved multitasking functionality that allows creating, editing, and executing any number of backup/restore/synchronization tasks at the same time. The enhanced feature makes interaction with the software more comfortable and effective.
Enhanced Support of Server Operating Systems
With this version users of Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012 will experience faster and smoother performance of all Handy Backup tasks. Improved compatibility with these operating systems ensures that all server applications will be backed up and restored in the most reliable and accurate way.
Smart File/Folder Masks
The update enables smart include/exclude mask usage for creating custom backup sets. Now you can specify data you want to process or ignore with one simple action. This feature makes adding data to backup set much faster and easier!
Speed Improvements
The new version provides an increase in the speed of the Server Backup Solution. The speed boost will have a significant positive impact on a productivity of all parts of your network backup system.
The update is free and recommended for all users of Handy Backup 7. To upgrade to version 7.4.7 just download and install it on your PC or server - and you’ll get all the new features right away!
Version 7.4.8: New Data Saving Scheme
April 10, 2014
Dear friends! We are happy to announce that a new version of Handy Backup has just been released. Version 7.4.8 introduces a range of features to make backup experience easier, more intuitive and enjoyable!
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Version 8.6.2 , built on April 17, 2025. 118 MB
New Data Saving Scheme
The update contains renewed data saving scheme that facilitates viewing and processing of backups in the program or through third-party apps. Let us remind you that Handy Backup allows saving backups in native formats, so further usage and recovery of data don’t require any special utilities.
Enhanced Interface
We have updated the look and feel of the program through changing icons for more up-to-date ones. Moreover, we have add some new features to the toolbar: now you can re-register your license after changing your computer right through the program’s menu. And if you need to buy additional licenses or plug-ins you can also save your time by using respective item of the menu for switching to Order section.
Support of Other Type of Data or Storage Place
If you don’t find the type of data you want to back up or a desired storage option in the menu, you can immediately let us know. Just select “Other data type” or “Other storage place” during setting up the task and send your request to our support team. We will be happy to assist you!
The update is free and recommended for all users of Handy Backup 7. Download and discover new features of the software right now!
Version 7.5: Extended Image Copying Reliability
June 03, 2014
Dear customers! We are glad to bring you the fresh update to version 7.5 of our popular Handy Backup utility. This version contains some significant improvements, opening the next level of possibilities in the area of backing up!
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Version 8.6.2 , built on April 17, 2025. 118 MB
Fail-Proof Disk Image Copying
Backing up disk images is now protected from most casual exceptions or failures, as the list of exceptions catching and handling by software is widened significantly. Due to this feature the copying of disk image data can be successful even if some hardware or software failure occurs during this process.
Remote MySQL Databases are Available Now through IP Addresses!
The most wanted feature of copying remote MySQL databases in a complex infrastructure without using Network Agents is available now! To backup remote MySQL data, user needs to specify IP address of the remote MySQL machine only, adding the server on this machine to the list of data sources.
Expanded Support of PostgreSQL
Good news for PostgreSQL users, too! The new version now supports backup PostgreSQL 9.3 databases and allows using the multi-level PostgreSQL database structures without restrictions.
You can download Handy Backup 7.5 just now using the product downloading page.
Version 7.5.1: New Interface and Functionality
July 17, 2014
Dear friends! We are glad to bring you the hot update of our popular Handy Backup data-keeping utility designated as version 7.5.1. This update provides users a new clear and intuitive-looking interface, as well as MS SQL and MySQL database engines control possibilities and great speeding up the data exchange between the software and the popular Yandex.Disk cloud service using WebDAV.
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Version 8.6.2 , built on April 17, 2025. 118 MB
Interface Becomes Self-Explaining
We are clear and refine all the elements of the classical program interface to bring user an intuitive inside about every function performed by our software. All signs and texts appearing on GUI when you are using Handy Backup becomes even more informative and self-explaining then before!
New Possibilities of Interaction with Database Engines
From this version update you can restore MySQL data to non-existing databases with just a single click. Also the stability of operations with complex data under MS SQL Server is improved to next level, preventing a possibility of data loss by a bit more.
Writing to Yandex.Disk Becomes Faster
The Yandex.Disk commercial cloud can keep a lot of data and have significantly increased its popularity last years. We are proud to tell you we are improve the speed of exchanging data with Yandex.Disk through WebDAV feature built in Handy Backup.
Download the Handy Backup 7.5.1 now from the product downloading page.
Version: 7.5.2: Advanced Backup Monitoring/Reporting
September 01, 2014
Dear clients! The hot as summer, new version of Handy Backup data-keeping software marked as version 7.5.2 is available now for downloading from our site. Under this update the backup monitoring/reporting functionality is improved, and completely new automated data storage appears, linked to the growing in popularity Yandex.Disk cloud service.
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Version 8.6.2 , built on April 17, 2025. 118 MB
Backup Monitoring and Reporting Functionality Becomes More Helpful
From this version E-mail notifications set up by user will attain a short report about the backing up and restoration activity undertaken by software in the theme field of E-mail. This new feature can significantly speed up analysis of backup monitoring/reporting by user.
Yandex.Disk as a Separate Data Storage
The new update promotes the popular Yandex.Disk commercial cloud to the status of independent data storage instead of using WebDAV feature to link with it. Setting up and using Yandex.Disk continuously in your backing up and restoration tasks becomes much faster and comfortable.
Download the version 7.5.2 of Handy Backup just now, using our product downloading page.
Previous News
Release of Version 7.6: Timestamp Feature
October 01,2014
Timestamp Backup Allows Advanced Control of Versioned Backup
Dear friends! The Handy Backup team unleash a new level of functionality adding timestamp backup with a release of new version 7.6. Users can completely control the backup timeline, automatically adding the versioned backup information to backup folder names.
The time stamp is the label containing exact date and time of creating the particular backup and the version number (if available). These labels can be used for quick searching and sorting backups by the time of its creation.
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Version 8.6.2 , built on April 17, 2025. 118 MB
Timestamp Backup Functionality
Starting from this version, backup with timestamp can be added to any new or existing task created with Handy Backup 7. Time stamp can be used freely with any data type backed up.
The time stamp and version number appears directly on the name of backup folder, allowing using these data in different external utilities and scripts. Automation of data workflow can be much deeper using this feature.
You can read more useful info about versioned backup, looking timestamp backup article.
Version 7.6.1: Supporting Outlook 2013
November 12, 2014
Dear friends! We are glad to say the new version of Handy Backup is ready for download. In the version 7.6.1 the full supporting of Outlook 2013 is realized, along with many other features and possibilities!
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Version 8.6.2 , built on April 17, 2025. 118 MB
Backing up Outlook 2013
In a new version, backup and restoration of Outlook 2013 is fully supported including E-mails and drafts, calendar, events and Outlook.com data.
All information of Outlook 2013 can be saved and restored as effectively as for any other data under the control of Handy Backup. No additional installations or settings required after updating to use Outlook 2013 backup and restore.
Increased Reliability of MS Outlook Data Restoration
In the new version, there is also the special scenario added for cases when third-party software intercede in the process of restoration of MS Outlook data. Now the backing up and restoration of MS Outlook is ever more reliable than before!
Installation and Setup: Fast and Informative
The speed of installation of Handy Backup has increased by 35% after previous versions! More, user can see all the actions of installation process as well as the progress indication now. The usability of network-based installation utilities is significantly increased, too.
New Localizations
As Handy Backup begins to spread worldwide, the new version contains a list of new localization packages:
- Chinese
- Danish
- Dutch
- Finnish
- German
- Hungarian
- Italian
- Korean
- Norwegian
- Portuguese Brazilian
- Slovak
- Slovene
- Swedish
You can download Handy Backup 7.6.1 just now.