One-click BackUp for WinRAR - Handy Utility Makes Daily Backups Easy.

December 21, 2004 (PRLEAP.COM) Technology News
The program allows you to create an unlimited number of presets containing dozens of settings. Each preset can be quickly loaded by clicking on a corresponding shortcut.

The most prominent feature of the program is that it doesn't use amateurish algorithms of file compression - OCB completely relies on WinRAR. WinRAR is a powerful and widespread file archiver. RAR files can usually compress content 8 to 30 percent better than ZIP ones, providing better file safety and secrecy. Most home and corporate users have already switched from ZIP to RAR, and it was a handy backup shell utility that they all waited for. OCB is completely compatible with the latest WinRAR version. It's capable of creating ZIP and RAR archives, as well as self-extracting EXE archives - you won't need any software at all to extract your files.

OCB provides all key features of WinRAR: password-protected archives, volumes, various methods of compression and more. Besides, OCB allows you to store archives in different places to increase the safety of your files. The program supports the following devices: hard drives, USB/flash drives, floppy drives, ZIP drives, CD-R/RW drives (WinXP/2003 only), remote network disks, FTP servers and SMTP servers (send archive to a mailbox).

The program has an internal scheduler, which can be used to execute certain backup tasks at defined time and repeat it with a desired time interval. Moreover, it supports command line, so you can also use OCB with external schedulers, such as Windows Task Manager.

OCB has a remote control feature for system administrators. You can start, stop, schedule or unschedule backup tasks remotely from any computer connected to Internet or LAN. The remote control makes it possible for you to see all program responses in real-time, the complete log and the schedule list being also available. Remote control can be also used to reboot, shutdown or hibernate the computer immediately or at desired time.


Price and Availability.


One-click BackUp is distributed in two versions: Standard and Professional. The former was designed mainly for home users, its limited set of features costs only $19.95 (USD); the latter has no limitations and costs $29.95 (USD) for a single-user license with free upgrades. Various discounts are available ($4.35 discount for those who buy WinRAR+OCB bundle). The program can be ordered online at http://antol.msk.ru/ocb. A fully functional trial version is also available.