Disc Archiver 1.0.3
FILE BACKUP
www.broadexsystems.com/discarchiver What you need: Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 Backing up your data is the single best way to protect yourself against ransomware because it ensures your files are safe even if you’re attacked. Most backup tools and tips assume you’ve shelled out for online storage, external hard drives or even a NAS. But what about good old-fashioned CDS and DVDS? They’re easy to file on your bookshelves and give to friends and family, and they’re still cheap. The main downside is that today’s files are often too big to fit on a single disc. That’s where Disc Archiver steps in.
This free program makes backing up files to CD, DVD and Blu-ray much easier than using your PC’S built-in burning tools. It automatically splits massive files between discs and restores them automatically, too. Its Index Mode ensures files are restored with their original path and folder structure intact, which may be essential when restoring program files.
Disc Archiver hadn’t been updated for ages, but a Windows 10 version appeared in May, just before the Wannacry ransomware outbreak sent us all scurrying for backup tools. To download its installer, scroll down to the bottom of the web page and click Download Disc Archiver. There’s no junk to avoid, but you will need to submit your email address and wait (a few seconds, in our case) for an ‘activation code’ that you then copy and paste into Disc Archiver. You’ll only have to do this once, even if you uninstall and reinstall the program. 1 Use the arrow icons to add folders and files on your PC to your backup list. The figure at the bottom shows you how much space and how many discs you’ll need. Click the Change button to choose a device (your PC’S DVD drive or a disc autoloader) and to confirm the type of disc you’re using (CD, DVD or Blu-ray). 3 Click Burn Settings to give your archive a name; specify the number of copies; create an index file; and add notes. Click Start to burn your disc - or multiple discs, one at a time. 4 Click Restore to restore backups, including files that are split between discs. Here you can choose what happens to duplicates, and where files should be restored to.