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Mirror backup
Mirror backup is identical to a full backup, with the exception that the files can be compressed/encryp
latest file version is preserved in destination. A mirror backup is most frequently used to create an exa L AT E S T A R T I C L E S
the benefit that the backup files can also be readily accessed using tools like Windows Explorer.
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What is mirror backup? P O P U L A R P LU G I N S

A mirror backup is a straight copy of the selected folders and files at a given instant in time. Mirror ba Mozilla Thunderbird
because it copies files and folders to the destination without any compression. However, the increase
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needs larger storage space and it cannot be password protected.
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backup keeps all the individual files separate in the destination. That is, the destination becomes a "m
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directly access files in the destination without needing to use Backup4all's restore feature, because ea
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A mirror backup cannot keep track of different versions of files. However Backup4all provides an optio
names using user-defined parameters, giving you the ability to save each mirror backup in a different f
Backup4all is possible only from the latest mirror backup, but all previous mirror backups remain avai
want to access them manually.

Mirror vs Imaging/Cloning
Backup4all was designed for data files backups. It will create in destination an exact copy of the sour
zipping them. The files will be restored with their original date. Please note that Backup4all cannot be
designed for system backups or OS imaging/cloning. Even if you back up the entire C: drive, you won't
functional OS.

Advantages of mirror backups

1. The fastest backup type, especially in conjunction with the "Fast mirror" option

2. It creates a snapshot of selected files and folders in the destination which you can browse and a
run Backup4all

Disadvantages of mirror backups

1. It needs more storage space than any other backup type

2. Password protection is not possible

3. Cannot track different versions of files

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