Orix Backup

Automatic backups to an external drive the moment you plug it in

Overview

What Orix Backup does

Orix Backup is a backup manager for Windows. It copies your chosen business folder to an external drive automatically whenever the drive is connected, keeps the copy refreshed, and shows a clear history of every run.

Who it is for

Small offices and owners who keep important files on a Windows PC and want a dependable copy on an external drive.

Key features

  • Starts automatically when the backup drive is connected
  • Hourly refresh while the drive stays plugged in
  • Mirror or add-only backup modes
  • Preview of what will change before a run
  • Exclude folders, paths and file types
  • Safety checks for free space and an empty source folder
  • Run history showing files changed and files that failed
  • 30-day backup chart and activity log with CSV export
  • Windows notifications for success, failure and overdue backups
  • Safely remove the drive from inside the app
Inside the app

A look at Orix Backup

How the main screen is laid out.

Orix Backup
ProtectedLast backup 12 minutes ago · Backup drive connected
Back up now
Files copied4,847
Drive free412 GB
Next refresh48 min
Failed files0

Data backed up per day · last 30 days

Today 09:14On connect212 filesComplete
Yesterday 17:40Hourly refresh36 filesComplete
Yesterday 16:40Hourly refresh0 filesNo changes
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Benefits

Why businesses choose Orix Backup

Nothing to remember

Plug in the drive and the backup starts by itself.

Know that it worked

Every run is logged, and you are alerted when a backup fails or is overdue.

Protection against mistakes

Safety checks stop a run if the source looks empty or the drive is short of space.

Questions

Orix Backup FAQ

Where are the backups stored?

On an external drive you choose. Files are kept as ordinary folders, so you can open them on any PC.

How do I restore a file?

Open the backup drive in File Explorer and copy the file or folder back.

Does it back up to the cloud?

Not at present. Orix Backup works with an external drive.

Will I know if a backup is overdue?

Yes. It warns you when the last backup is several days old or the drive is running low on space.

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