NEW! Online Backup & Recovery

NEW! Disk Imaging Disaster Recovery

Smart, Simple Restore

A backup file list gives users the flexibility to restore all files or select files. For the ultimate in flexibility, users can restore files with the option to overwrite existing files or restore to an alternate location.

Smart Select
With just a few clicks, all photos, music, documents and e-mails can be selected for backup.

Open File Backup
NovaBACKUP works with Microsoft's Volume Copy Shadow Service (also known as VSS) in order to back up open files. The Open File Backup option is limited to operating systems that support Microsoft's VSS, including Microsoft Windows XP, Vista (32 bit) and Windows 2003 systems.

Flexible Scheduler

E-mail Reporting
NovaBACKUP sends status reports of your backup, copy or mirror jobs via e-mail.

Faster Backups
NovaBACKUP’s new backup engine offers increased speeds for faster backup times.

Step-by-Step Wizards
Easy to use wizards enable users to create and manage automatic backup processes quickly and simply.

Virus Protection and Updates
Integrated virus protection helps prevent the transfer of infected files before the backup occurs. Free updates are continually available for reliable ongoing protection.

Protect Networked Computers
Peer-to-Peer backup is possible because NovaBACKUP is network aware. A single backup procedure can protect the data on your computer and other systems on your network. Backup any network drive your computer can access.

Plug-and-Play Support
NovaBACKUP has integrated plug-and-play support for more devices than any other backup software including DVD, CD, Blu-ray, local and network drives, tape, USB and most other storage devices.

Multiple Language Support
Multiple Language Support including English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and more. Whether it is your family or your business that you are protecting around the world, we have a solution that speaks your language.

Expert Technical Support
Our expert assistance is available to curb downtimes providing a better return on investment for your data security. When assistance is required, standard technical support is offered via e-mail and our web site. Fee based priority technical support, maintenance and upgrade protection plans are also available.

How do I get a manual?
The full and complete manuals for the NovaBACKUP application is located on the CD-ROM or downloadable from our website (download PDF). _______________________________________________________________________

NEW! I want to backup my entire computer except a certain type of file, for instance, my music files. Do I have to unselect each one manually from the selection window?

What's the difference between the Backup Settings and Global Settings windows?
The conditions that you set in the Backup Settings window are only for the current backup set that you are working with. The conditions you set in the Global Settings window will apply to all backup sets created with NovaBACKUP. At the start of every new backup set, your backup settings will be identical to the global settings. _______________________________________________________________________

I want to create a large backup to a secondary hard drive, but I also want to make sure that I leave a certain amount of disk space free. Can I do that?
Yes! You have the ability to specify how much free space you would like to leave open on any hard drive. By going to the Device tab, you can access the properties for all your hard drives - where you can specify the threshold for free space. _______________________________________________________________________

Can I password protect a backup?
Yes, by using the Encryption feature from the Settings window, you are able to encrypt the file with an alphanumeric password. This secret key, which is 8 - 20 characters long, will be required upon restoration of the backup. _______________________________________________________________________

Can I run NovaBACKUP from a command line?
Yes. It is a very simple command that can be run at a run prompt, command prompt, or even through the Windows Scheduler. _______________________________________________________________________

I've created a scheduled backup using the NovaBACKUP Scheduler. Do I have to be there when a backup starts?
No, as long as there is writable media in the target drive, you're set! _______________________________________________________________________

What is the difference between NovaBACKUP Open File Backup option and NovaStor's Advanced Open File Manager?
NovaBACKUP has supported NovaStor's advanced Open File Manager plug-in for extra protection when you need it since the release of version 7.1. In version 7.3 we added an Open File Backup Option, a check box on the options screen that, when checked, allows NovaBACKUP to hook into Microsoft's Volume Shadow-Copy Service (also known as VSS) in order to back up open files. The Open File Backup option is limited to Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 2003 machines, and not all programs (meaning some older legacy programs) are supported in VSS so they aren't supported with this type of Open File Backup implementation. NovaStor's Advanced Open File Manager, however, is not limited to those operating systems or the unsupported legacy applications. _______________________________________________________________________

Should I use software compression, hardware compression or both?
It is important to understand that some data (such as text) generally compresses very well, while other data compresses hardly at all. It is also important to note that compressed data rarely compresses at all, and attempting to compress data which is already compressed (including data in a format that is compressed by definition such as MPEG) can actually cause the file size to grow. For this reason, it is recommended that either hardware compression or software compression be selected, not both. Generally speaking, hardware compression works more efficiently than software compression, and should be used instead of software compression. _______________________________________________________________________

I backed up 130MB of data to a CD-R media. I'd like to do another backup. Can I use the same CD-R until it is full?
Yes, using the Multi-session feature allows you to do this. Should you start another backup session and there is not enough room on the multi-session CD-R, NovaBACKUP will fill the media and ask for an empty one so that it may span the backup to multiple CD-R's. _______________________________________________________________________

Can I use previously formatted CD-RW or DVD-RW disks with NovaBACKUP 8?
You must use a blank disc or one which has not been formatted. Previously formatted disks (formatted by programs such as DirectCD or InCD) will not be recognized correctly for recording just as the disc would not be usable by any other main burning applications (such as NERO or ROXIO). A formatted disc is already set with sector sizes which are incompatible with normal recording. _______________________________________________________________________

Does NovaBACKUP read backup sets created by another vendor?
As there is no industry standard for backup utility software, NovaBACKUP will not be able to read backup sets created by another vendor's software. Our software will only support the restoration of backup sets originally created by NovaBACKUP. _______________________________________________________________________

How do you determine if a drive is supported by your software?
In mid 1998 the "standard T-10 committee's MMC command" set was adapted by almost all manufactures. Some vendors still had proprietary command, but the majority was moving to this standard. In Spring 1999, even the vendors still having proprietary command set moved to the new standard.
So in a nutshell, any drive conforming to the MMC standard established by the T-10 committee is compatible. Every now and then a vendor will violate the command set. If this is the case, we will note it in our unsupported list. We only added one drive to our unsupported list in all of 2002... that's how rare it is. _______________________________________________________________________

How do I find out about service packs, new releases and updates?
NovaStor publishes a Company Newsletter, NovaNews, on an approximately semi-monthly basis. Our company newsletter is the best way to stay in touch with the company and all the latest developments, plus learn tips and techniques and more.

No Maintenance

30 days free email support
Web Self-Service Support (FAQ, User Forum)

With Maintenance

$49.95/year
Free Upgrade Protection
Free Email Support
Web Self-Service Support (FAQ, User Forum)

Optional Technical Support

$9.95 / instance
$39.95/ 5 instances
Pre-Paid Phone Support

Optional Services

Additional Online Storage:

• Annually: $9.95 / 1 GB
• Annually: $24.95 / 3 GB
• Annually: $39.95 / 5 GB
• Annually: $74.95 / 10 GB