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When comparing Areca Backup vs DriveImage XML, the Slant community recommends DriveImage XML for most people. In the question“What are the best backup programs for Windows?” DriveImage XML is ranked 13th while Areca Backup is ranked 22nd. The most important reason people chose DriveImage XML is:
Can backup while the drive is in use.
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PlatformsWindows
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Pro Hot images
Can backup while the drive is in use.
Pro Run from CD
Can run from a live CD, useful when your system disk has crashed.
Pro Copy drive to drive
Pro Compact
Less than 2 Mb in size.
Cons
Con No longer being updated
Last update was in 2015.
Con UI looks dated
The user interface looks dated.