I just re-built my PC with Windows 10 Pro and since I have a trusty ReadyNAS Duo, was wondering if there is a newer piece of software to perform regularly scheduled backups? I still have NTI Shadow for ReadyNAS but that's been out of support for some time now, right?I don't need image backup software just a reliable, easy-to-use softwar backup for my data an attached SSD drives with data. Thanks

You need to install the enablerootssh addon from here: https://kb.netgear.com/24549/Add-ons-for-RAIDiator-4-01 Then log in as root, using the NAS admin password.

Which Backup software (data only) for my ReadyNAS Duo

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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 27, 2020
Personally I back up my PCs with Acronis TrueImage - using the NAS as the backup destination. You could also look into FreeFileSync. There are other options, so hopefully other folks here will chime in.
- Sandshark
  Sensei - Experienced User
  Sep 28, 2020
  Do you have any requirements regarding incremental backups and access to previous versions? Those p[lay a big part in choosing the right tool.
  
  If you don't mind that you don't really have a lot of control over those, the built-in backup of Windows is actually pretty good.
  - saxguy1
    Guide
    Sep 28, 2020
    I do not. Simply, if a file is accidently deleted, I want to (Explorer view) get it back form ReadyNAS. Scheduled backups would be nice.
Limerick_fr
Guide
Oct 01, 2020
Hi saxguy1,

I have personally used SyncBackPro for more than 10 years now and am very happy with this software. I still work with v5.20 which runs perfectly for several backup jobs.
There is a free version which will allow you to see how it works. But you need to have the paid one to benefit from "intelligent backup".
saxguy1
Guide
Oct 01, 2020
My ReadyNAS is on my home network and I can access via HTTP but Windows networking is unable to show it in Windows Explorer. I don't want to rely on a mapped drive so curious why Windows Backup can't see it using "save on a Netowrk" setting?
- saxguy1
  Guide
  Oct 01, 2020
  I think it's related to ReadyNAS using SMB v1?
  
  https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/file-server/troubleshoot/smbv1-not-installed-by-default-in-windows
  
  I'm ok with (SMB v1) security in my home network unless the ReadyNAS Duo can be upgraded?
  - StephenB
    Guru - Experienced User
    Oct 01, 2020
    There is no way to enable SMB 3 on the Duo v1 now (and if that does come along, Netgear won't be providing it).
    
    In Windows 10, you can the enable SMB 1 client by going into "turn windows features on or off".