v6.0.12.0 [Feb 5, 2019]
All the familiar functions of Version 5 remain unchanged and existing backup tasks (buj-files) are fully compatible. However, Version 6 offers a Control Panel as an important new feature. The panel presents a summary of all important information in a clearly-arranged form. Just a few clicks are required to change the configurations and start your backups.
v5.8.10.6 [Feb 21, 2016]
New additional utility program PbStarter to start backups under a different account to protect the backup against so called crypto lockers.
Selectable appearance of program windows.
New dialog for setting program preferences.
Presets for marking security copies are user adjustable.
New option for mail attachment: only on errors.
Restore of empty directories.
New option: no check for volume name of source.
New option: error summary at the end of the long log.
New option: adjustable minimum number of older versions to be retained.
Integrated function to use Volume Shadow Copies (VSS) on backup.
v5.7.4.2 [Apr 18, 2015]
Integrated function to use volume shadow copies (VSS) on backup
Backup of single files optionally as zip files (also on FTP)
Exceptions for file types not be compressed also for zip files
Security copies optional into separate directory
More clearly arranged settings for security copies on all actions
Enhanced FTP settings
New command line option /end:idleoff: like /end:poweroff, but the system will only be shut down if no interactive user is logged on
Optional locking the computer before backup is started on logoff/shutdown
Automatic deletion of older log files.
v5.6.8.2 [Oct 16, 2014]
5.6.2.0 (2014-10-25)
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- New:
- Optionally, a "one-click backup" of a directory can be started by right-clicking
this directory in the Windows Explorer using the settings from a selectable
default backup task.
- Program icons in different sizes
- Changes:
- If in the progress dialog of a backup one of the options "Logoff" or "Shutdown"
is selected, thereafter also the scheduled automatic backups on logoff
are executed
- Task directory either "default" or "selection"
- Bug fixes:
- Deleting of destination directory on "full, diff., incr." modes fixed
v5.5 [Aug 13, 2013]
Copying of file permissions (only NTFS and network)
Restore of file permissions (only NTFS and network) and file details (only NTFS)
New mode for synchronization: synchronize selected files, delete all other (additional to retain all other)
Optional password protection for overwriting of task file
New commandline option (/reset) to reset the main window position and to avoid from loading of last task file
Backup and restore of junctions (only NTFS)
New languages: Hungarian and Italian
Several bug-fixes and enhancements
v5.4 [Nov 15, 2012]
Exclude selectable directories temporarily from backup
Some new placeholders for destination path and external programs
New mail delivery settings
New option for deletion of security copies older than a given time
New function in PbRestore to restore files from alternating schedules
Several bug-fixes and enhancements
v5.3.2.2 [Feb 17, 2012]
-Up to 16 automatic tasks
-Optional separate log for each task
-Balloon tips and tooltips can be disabled
-Several bug-fixes and enhancements
v5.2.0.3 [Jan 9, 2012]
Program function for verification of backed-up files
Junctions (hard links for directories) can optionally be evaluated during backup to save disk space
Reduction in Windows resources usage (this allows a backup to be initiated using a shutdown script
v5.1.2.3 [Jul 29, 2011]
New in Version 5.1
- New clearer desktop design for task settings
-Extensive revision of German and English texts (Help file still work in progress)
-Several bug-fixes (eg. synchronizing files, FTP transfer)
