Memeo Instant Backup can help you protect your information by creating copies of the files you store on your hard drive.
More experienced users can benefit from its advanced features. For instance, you can include other folders in the backup. Likewise, it is possible to secure the resulting file using a password and 192-bit, triple DES, a very strong encryption algorithm.
As most similar software, Memeo Instant Backup can have a negative impact on performance when it is being used. However, it is possible to pause the backup process at any time. Luckily, the program keeps a record of changes in the source drive so that the new and modified files are effectively backed up when the process is resumed.
Memeo Instant Backup is definitely not a powerful backup software. Its main asset is usability, not sophistication. Just to mention a few examples, you should know that it cannot backup multiple file versions or filter files by their extensions.
In fewer words, Memeo Instant Backup may be the right tool if you are looking for an easy way to keep your data protected against accidental losses. If you are looking for more advanced features, you can also take a look at Memeo Premium Backup, another member of the same family.
Pros
- Very simple operation
- Supports error-free resuming
- Encrypts the resulting files
Cons
- Uses a lot of system resources
- Cannot upload backups to the cloud
- Cannot back up multiple file versions
- Cannot filter files by extension
- Does not allow scheduling backups
The paid version for Memeo Premium is no better than the trail. I just found out the hard way about the PTL problem, thought I had it fixed as I ran a scan and reduced any files paths to 240. Memeo does not reinstall these correctly as they reinstall with a 5 digit number PTL. You can open the PTL files but have to save it again with a new name. I just cleaned up a 1000+ plus files and then ran a new backup last night and now I see in the new backup I have a 1000 more PTL files only different ones. I even ran a path scan on my BU and see there are 1000 more (different files). I understand the BU path will be even longer than the computer path because it reads F:backupname/memeo/backupname again/folder/file name. And then even longer with a sub-folder and file name. I just tried to email Memeo about it. Said my password didn't work and they would send me a new PW to contact support and have yet to get an email from them (over 1 hour ago). I think all backups have this problem as I have read it is a Windows problems (Windows has been aware for years and years but never fixes the problem). Some other BU programs say they can handle up to 32,000 characters but don't understand how this won't still be a problem since it is a Windows problem and not really a BU problem. Anyone with answers would be appreciated.
I need to register my Memeo that came on the backup drive. How do I find the registration number from this version?
I agree with the above complaints. I am furious that the free trial keeps poping up and needs backing up. I cannot seem to get rid of it. Have gone to the Seagates website and their suggestions are useless/did not work. Do something about it please!