Perfect Backup review: Perfection? Close to it
Close to it The free version is far more versatile than the integrated Windows File History, even backing up to popular online services. By Jon Jacobi Contributor, PCWorld Jul 28, 2026 8:00 am PDT Image: Jon L. Fast and competent, the file-based version is free for everyone.
- ▪Close to it The free version is far more versatile than the integrated Windows File History, even backing up to popular online services.
- ▪By Jon Jacobi Contributor, PCWorld Jul 28, 2026 8:00 am PDT Image: Jon L.
- ▪Fast and competent, the file-based version is free for everyone.
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| Original publisher | PCWorld |
| Canonical URL | https://www.pcworld.com/article/1372889/perfect-backup-review.html |
| Publication time | Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-07-28T15:10:03.980Z |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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Reviews Perfect Backup review: Perfection? Close to it The free version is far more versatile than the integrated Windows File History, even backing up to popular online services. New is a pay version with imaging! By Jon Jacobi Contributor, PCWorld Jul 28, 2026 8:00 am PDT Image: Jon L. Jacobi At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Far friendlier than Windows File History Pay version supports imaging to VHDX Backs up to/from local media and network locations, and to Google Drive, One Drive and Dropbox Logging, notifications, and lots of other options Cons Minor operational foibles Could support more online storage services No dedicated recovery disk Our Verdict If you’re looking for easier and more versatile backup than Windows File History, Perfect Backup is it.
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