I just wrote something that does this. I use VFP to create a batch file that uses pkzip25.exe
VFP builds the batch file which uses the dtos(date()) functions for the name, which means the files will increment. I then check the directory where I store them, and delete anything with a file date (pulled from adir()) > 7 days old. Then I ftp the file up to my webserver. I do this for small businesses and charge them from 25.00 per month up. John -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of KAM Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 5:21 PM To: ProFox Email List Subject: [OT] Looking for an automatic backup program. In the past on this list someone suggested 'Handy Backup'. I have been using it for a couple of years with no problems. Now it recently quit working. I sent the log and other information to their 'support'. That was last week. No response. Everyday I am now using a batch file with XCOPY which works perfectly, however, I need to automate so it happens between midnight and early morning. The task manager won't work with the batch file (as far as I know) because I want to keep at least 7 older backups at all times - so the backup needs to be in a folder with the date in the name. The backup is on a one computer, but it backs up folders from 4 other computers on the network. Anyone have ideas? [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED]@shelbynet.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
