Product FAQs
Have questions about Nero BackItUp 11? Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Nero BackItUp
Nero BackItUp 11 is the easiest way to ensure individual media files, or an entire system, are backed up safely and routinely. Turn on Nero BackItUp with one click and select either automatic or scheduled back up options. Backed up files can easily be restored in the event of an accidental deletion or file corruption.
- Nero LIVEBackup
- Network Attached Storage (NAS) auto-detection
- Kwik Media Library backup access
- Incremental drive backup support
Yes. The next generation of Nero BackItUp is dedicated to backup and restore features. Nero Express has been removed.
Nero LIVEBackup allows users to back up all of their internal drives to whatever target destination they want. It can be turned on with one click and it runs in the background to provide worry-free backup. Nero LIVEBackup only backs up changed files and merges them regularly to create a complete system backup. This reduces time and increases performance if users ever need to restore an individual file or their whole system.
Yes. Nero LIVEBackup replaces the former application Nero AutoBackup by introducing a simpler ON/OFF user interface. Unlike its predecessor, Nero LIVEBackup also can create secure snapshots of the operating system with a single click.
Yes. Nero BackItUp automatically detects and backs up to NAS devices so users do not have to map or configure them manually. If you have a NAS device on your network, you can select it as your target for file backup; drive backup and new Nero LIVEBackup.
Yes. Nero 11 supports AES-NI hardware accelerated 256 bit encryption within the application Nero BackItUp.
Yes. Nero 11 provides flexible cloud backup storage options with the add-on Nero Online Backup. You can choose from either 5GB or 25GB of cloud storage capacity for an attractively priced annual subscription. Nero 11 Platinum includes 5GB of cloud storage through Nero Online Backup free for one year.
Yes. Nero RescueAgent is still available to help you recover files from CD, DVD, hard drives, USB sticks or memory cards that may have been damaged or accidentally deleted.