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What are the differences and similarities between Genie Timeline and Windows 7 Backup ?
 
 
The following comparison chart provides an overview of the differences and similarities between Genie Timeline and Windows 7 Backup to help you choose just the right product that best suits your needs:

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Supports Windows XP
yes  
Supports Windows Vista yes  
Compression yes Data is automatically compressed to reserve storage space and automatically decompressed upon restoration.  
Encryption yes 256-bit AES encryption for optimum privacy. (Only in Professional)  
Disaster Recovery yes An advanced, complete Disaster Recovery system in case of system failure.  
Email notification of Backup Status / Error / Success yes Genie Timeline offers its servers to be used free of charge for notifications delivered right to the user inbox.  
Real-time continuous data protection yes Changes or additions to files are monitored and taken into backup either according to user set time or intelligently by Timeline. yes
Scheduled backups   yes
System Tray Agent yes Found in your system tray where it is easily accessible, you can quickly view your backup status, protection level, and more.  
Backup Search-ability yes Supported. Search through your backups, view versions for files in your search results, and easily restore by using the Timeline Explorer or advanced restore.  
Flexible Customization of Backup Selection yes Backup selection can be customized to user preference wither by selecting pre-configured smart Selection or any file/folder. Only by selecting files and folders
Backup of various resources yes Data for backup can be selected from: local drives, network attached resources and removable media. Local and external drives that are connected to the machine only.
Filters for Backup Data yes File filters can be created and accessed from the Genie Timeline interface. No interface to implement file filters easily. Filters can be modified manually from the Windows Registry.
Block-level Backup technology yes Supported. With large modified files Timeline will backup only changes within the file and not the entire file.  
Storage Space Limitation yes None. The determinant of space used for backed up files is limited by storage location selected by the user. (Only in Professional) Since, by default, backups must be stored on the same drives onto which original files reside: storage space allocated for backups is 15% of the drive space.
Deleted file Detection – view yes
View all files backed up yes Using Timeline Explorer and advanced restore. No. data is scattered and cannot be viewed.
Open File backup yes
Automatic purging of older versions yes
Easy Single-file / folder / drive restoration yes
Protection Level icon indicator yes  
Power Saving Mode yes Saves power when running on batteries; stops when critical.  
Plug’n’Backup yes Supported. Timeline monitors changes. It will automatically resume when reconnected to the backup drive; no need to even push a button.  
Multiple performance modes yes Supported. Turbo mode which runs at fastest speed, Smart mode which slows down or speeds up according to CPU usage  
Game/Movie mode yes Supported. Timeline will pause your backup while playing a game or movie  
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