Second Copy Experience
Organizing your data files
Most of the time the files that you need to backup are your data files. If you lose the hard disk, you can install the program files and other software from the original CDs or diskettes but your data files are the most valuable and they need to be restored from your own backups or "Second Copies".
Quickly creating new profiles
To quickly create a new profile, open the source folder in Windows Explorer then drag and drop the desired files on to the Second Copy's main window. The profile wizard will pop-up with default settings. Check and adjust the settings and give the profile a new name.
Viewing compressed files
Second Copy has a built in Zip file viewer. You can use this to view and extract files inside a compressed file. To use, simply right click on a compressed profile and select "Destination files...".
Different copy modes to choose from
The selection of copy modes include are: Simple Copy, Exact Copy, Move, Synchronize (two-way), Compress, and Compress with AES encryption of up to 256-bit.
Testimonials
"My fave. I use it for quick backups to my extra hard drive. Try it a couple of times and wonder how you did without it."
-Stella Perkins
"Demonstrating the highest standards available today in shareware."
-Microsoft and WUGNET Editors
"Second Copy, a simple-looking application that is full of hidden depths... Had one of the big companies come out with this gem, you would be paying £50 or more. Centered charge just £20.50 [US$29.95] online."
- David Hewson
"Best software out there or I would not promote it."
-Robin Schiller-Kessler
"When your business is small, the easiest (and least expensive) way to back up your data may be to use a program such as Second Copy to run in the background and make a copy of your data files to another location, such as another server on the network."
-Deb Shinder
"So I'm always looking for better ways to prevent and recover from disaster. Besides backing up to tape frequently, I also use Second Copy, an ultracool program that must have been designed with me in mind."
-Steve Bass @Home column
