Given the poor performance of this software, what options do users have for preserving their valuable data?
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I've been using this software since 1998 (16 years). I'm currently using Quicken Premier 2014 with no issues. I always backup date files weekly to an off line portable storage devise. All upgrades along the way where without problems. Caution, do not backup to a Stick Storage device.
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I tried it and it worked but had a bad crash with a big project and lost all the data, so would I recommend it ? probably not
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Sure you can - but why? If you are buying this for data safety then you are better of either with mirroring or striping. That way your data is protected. (OK it is more expensive, but not if you consider the cost for lost data.
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Thanks. I totally forgot about this thread. I just assumed that the data was embedded but didn't know how to go about accessing it.
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We use AVG... Very few problems; if any.. We update every day......hope this helps...
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I am not sure, friend. I think you can also use the cloud, google doc or drop box. I don't save much on mine. I love to use Drop box for my business and jump drives for my person stuff.
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The only problem with Silverfast software is that it doesn't work on a 64bit system. Neither the Ai or the SE. Seems a bit archaic. I've an 8gig 64bit system so I can process large files. My 6x6 transparencies come in at about 90megs each at a fairly low resolution. Wish i could find another option.
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Frankly I have found NO external drive either desktop or portable that have been particularly easy to work with and customer service of all (WD, Seagate, or Toshiba) either don't reply period or if they do it's gooble-de-gook. Seems as though that the hardware is perfectly capable of storing data but retrieving it is another question. The software is totally, absurdly complex. (Ditto thumb drives with password protected sectors. Impossible!) IT folks decry the fact that no one bothers to back up anything. Guess why?
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You can also plug a USB HDD in and do a content drag and drop from explorer, or use something like the free versions of EASUS, Paragon, Free sync etc., set up a back up and let it run overnight, but you have to be willing to become an active participant in your data backup routine, at least once. The plus is that you can back up what's important to you and not the fluff that might accumulate like TV shows you aren't going to watch again.
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Haven't tried going that direction with the data but the software in the Nexto may impede that process. Probably need to pull off the manual form the internet and se if there is a work around. Sorry
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The Internet is needed to download the software. After that you do not need to use it. You have the option to store the data in the cloud but I advise against putting your personal data there.
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i only pick certain useful files to back up on this drive; i don't trust the auto-backup thing, fearing the software can stop working at anytime and all backed up files CAN'T be recovered; besides, backing up everything on my PC is such a waste, which really has a lot junk....
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I would agree with the others....that said a Terra byte is a lot of storage. The problem that I'm having with mine is that I remember where I left mine...
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Sorry, I quit using it a couple of years ago. It was agonizingly slow and did not fit my needs.
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I think you will see in the user product reviews that the automatic backup software is clunky. I suggest trying the freeware Leo-Backup. http://www.leo-backup.com/
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If you Google the question, it still remains to be seen if the data after 25-50 years is still completely intact. There are numerous factors that can affect this, ie., how they are stored (such as upright in their case, humidity free, etc.) gravity, how they have been handled, manufacturer quality control, etc. If you want long life, I would look into archival gold dvd's. Their quality and life expectancy is rated higher than these standard disks. I have used hundreds of these disks over a decade but could not begin to know how long they will last, even handling and storing them properly.
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Probably, but I would not recommend. This model is very demanding about paper and source settings, and multiple users would trip constantly over that problem. In addition., you could probably not scan to software effectively.