If it is a new install of Windows 10, the .NET Framework that is installed by default is 4. In the control panel, where you would remove an installed program, the is an option to add or remove features. This will enable you to add the .NET Framework 3.x, which also installed the version your program needs.

HTH, Tracy

On April 17, 2016 3:24:49 PM EDT, John Weller john@johnweller.co.uk wrote:

I am trying to install some backup software for a friend. The app I have used in the past is SyncToy which is very good at mirroring folders to a backup location however for some reason it won't install on his machine. It demands Net Framework version 2.61 (I think) but his PC has Net Framework version 4. I've heard that SyncToy can be a bit temperamental :-) My question is - can anyone recommend something as easy to use as SyncToy for someone who is a novice? I've looked at EaseUS ToDo but that stores the backup files as compressed files rather than in their native format like SyncToy.

Thanks

John

John Weller 01380 723235 07976 393631

I've been a happy CrashPlan user. Free if you want to back up to another CrashPlan user. Paid version backs up to their cloud service. Cross platform. Backup reports tells me when my sons computer hasn't been backed up while he's at college.

http://www.code42.com/products/crashplan/

On 04/17/2016 03:24 PM, John Weller wrote:

I am trying to install some backup software for a friend. The app I have used in the past is SyncToy which is very good at mirroring folders to a backup location however for some reason it won't install on his machine. It demands Net Framework version 2.61 (I think) but his PC has Net Framework version 4. I've heard that SyncToy can be a bit temperamental :-) My question is - can anyone recommend something as easy to use as SyncToy for someone who is a novice? I've looked at EaseUS ToDo but that stores the backup files as compressed files rather than in their native format like SyncToy.

Thanks

John

John Weller 01380 723235 07976 393631

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Syncback is the software I have used for years and is ultra reliable with added cloud backup now in the latest version. Defiitely recommended and simple to use with "intelligent mirroring" as a feature for increased speed.

The freeware version may even do all you want.

http://tinyurl.com/z4nvbx6

Dave -----Original Message----- From: ProFox [mailto:profox-bounces@leafe.com] On Behalf Of John Weller Sent: 17 April 2016 20:25 To: profox@leafe.com Subject: [NF] Backup Software

I am trying to install some backup software for a friend. The app I have used in the past is SyncToy which is very good at mirroring folders to a backup location however for some reason it won't install on his machine. It demands Net Framework version 2.61 (I think) but his PC has Net Framework version 4. I've heard that SyncToy can be a bit temperamental :-) My question is - can anyone recommend something as easy to use as SyncToy for someone who is a novice? I've looked at EaseUS ToDo but that stores the backup files as compressed files rather than in their native format like SyncToy.

Thanks

John

John Weller 01380 723235 07976 393631

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