Norton Online Backup – A Consumer Review

by erin on January 5, 2011

There is an abundance of different methods of backing up your important files these days. While the majority of users still do offline backups to physical hard drives, more and more are moving to a more online setting. To help accomplish this transition, software such as Norton Online Backup aims to automate the process.

Whether you want to back up music, photos, or documents, having one central location to do so provides a number of benefits. While you do not have to worry about physically damage or lost hard drives, you will also have access to your files at any time from any internet connected PC. This provides you with the ability to access important files in case of hard drive failure or other critical system issues. The question is whether or not the Norton software provides an efficient option for backing up your files.

The first thing that we are pleased with about the software is the 25GB in storage. This is more than enough space for the average user and will allow most people to store absolutely all of their files. There is also no upload limit making it ideal for those interested in storing rather large files.

The software really could not be any easier to use. Some of the other services have hard to navigate uploaders and confusing file management systems. However, the Norton Online Backup software is extremely streamlined and user friendly.

Firstly, the installation process of the software is quite simple. Once you have done the initial install, there are very few settings and little configuration. The program will also run automatically in the background.

The first step is to simply select the files, folders, or hard drives you wish to back up. The software makes this extremely easy and takes the confusion out the process. Once you have done this, the software will automatically back up files in the locations you have selected. Thus, adding new files to a folder you have already selected will prompt the software to back up the new content.

There are many reasons why the latest version of Norton Online Backup has become so popular. The main reason for this is the fact that it includes so many great new features not previously available. It also includes many features not available in other similar software offerings.

One of the latest new features is the cross platform functionality. This means that the software works with both Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. For users that utilize both of these operating systems, this feature is obviously quite ideal when comparing the software to products that do not provide this functionality.

Other new features included in the software are the new Backup Set Keyword Search, which allows easy navigation when finding the files that you have backed up. There is also new data management and file purge features that also make the process of using the software much more pain free. With so many great options on the market for online back up, Norton online backup is certainly a contender.

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