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Backup Software for Windows 7

Hi Experts,

Can anyone please recommend a good software that will work on Windows 7. I need to backup two folders, 2.8GB and 2.4GB respectively.

Main Features - I need it to:
* Perform full backup every 2 weeks
* Perform incremental backup every 12 hours
* Runs even when users are logged out or has locked (Shut down > lock)

Nice to have
*Backing up FROM a network location (NAS), I know this is strange, but would help me a lot.
* To send an email via a secured SMTP server, for both succeeded and failed jobs.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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I actually downloaded Paragon 16. The UI is awkward, but it does what I need under main features, but it has bad reviews, including that you cannot reach support or bad customer service.

Is Acronis better, have anyone actually used the restore?
Yep, I've restored several times with Acronis. No issues. Your best bet is to use the trial to gauge for yourself which you think is better.
Acronis save my bacon a few times and I use it regularly.  Tested a server restore to dissimilar hardware last week and will do another server tomorrow.
everytime i contacted paragon by mail - thjey have given a solution
Every time I contacted Acronis there's a live person available for online chat, call, or you can also email as you wish (in fact they don't recommend emailing their tech support.  They prefer live chat or call to help you asap).
i never needed more than contact by mail - so i did not try these