Electronics

[kutira]

I have an old model of the Clickfree that I have been using for at least 5 years; my computer is ancient and I'd like to be able to make sure my Clickfree doesn't die on me when I get a new computer. Just asking if anybody here has tried the one sold on QVC; it sure has mixed reviews. TIA.

[KittenShopper]

I didn't just look up my Click Free version from qvc, but I can tell you I had the most horrendous, beyond belief, HIDEOUS months of h e double toothpicks from my old xp computer data being transferred to my new Dell 8.1 with no less than TWO in-house installers, dozens of hrs of misery, on phone w/i Indian techs...for two months and still not close to undoing the installers errors etc. Why? Major reason was their inability in anyway to upgrade the Click Free and transfer data. I had even purchased a new different brand back-up to use just with the new computer and had it available for the installers. You are more than right to be VERY worried about your backup before purchasing a new computer. I'd say for SURE get a different back-up ad do it before a new computer. Get GOOD advice from more than one techie before proceeding. This has made my life a nightmare.

[Nuttmeg]

I used a transfer cable to move data from Window XP to Window 7 computers. Transfer cable. The software is built into the cable. This company has online chat tech support for any questions. I use Carbonite for data storage.

[glb613]

As posted, you need to make a second copy of your data on a regular external hard drive, DVD or online backup. No backup software is required. When you use backup software, you need to either have a compatible operating system or the software installed for it to work. You can drag and drop what you want to save from the internal hard drive to an external one using Windows Explorer.

[kutira]

I don't understand about needing the compatible operating system. I'm obviously not going to buy a new XP. I've also backed up all my files on more hard drives and thumb drives. Are you telling me I won't be able to access these files on a new computer? Just to be clear, I have lots of word documents and pictures that I need to keep functional for my business. TIA.

[glb613]

On 6/19/2014 kutira said:

I don't understand about needing the compatible operating system. I'm obviously not going to buy a new XP. I've also backed up all my files on more hard drives and thumb drives. Are you telling me I won't be able to access these files on a new computer? Just to be clear, I have lots of word documents and pictures that I need to keep functional for my business. TIA.

I'm talking about the Click Free software used with your older model. You need to do a search and see if it's compatible with a new operating system. Click Free doesn't work like a regular external hard drive.

It's good you have other copies but thumb drives are not made for long term storage. External hard drives are a better choice. Another really good choice is cloud storage.

[kutira]

Thanks glb613, one more question. Would you recommend I buy a Clickfree 6 to back it all up or a regular external hard drive. I'm not connected to the internet so can't do cloud backup (remember, it's an XP.)

[glb613]

I'm not a fan of using backup software. For example, I use an external hard drive and Time Machine on my iMac to make a backup. It creates a backup file that is kept on an external hard drive. If my hard drive fails of I need to reinstall all of my files, I'll use it.

I also use other external hard drives to saves my important photos and other data using a drag and drop method. That is where I go to find a specific file. If you're using Windows, you perform this using Windows Explorer.

Hard drives fail without warning and that includes external hard drives. If something is really important, like my vacation photos, family photos, etc., I also burn them to DVDs.

[kutira]

Thanks glb613. I feel bad for using you as my own personal geek squad. I'll get with my brilliant nephews....

[glb613]

You're welcome.