HOMESnap Backup
Welcome to the Snap Backup download page. Snap Backup is
The One-Click Backup Utility for safeguarding your important
computer files. Snap Backup is free and runs on just
about any computer -- Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, Unix, and Windows.Follow the steps below to install Snap Backup on your computer.
Install Instructions -- Version 4.5
Mac OS X Users
Jump straight to step 2. Apple builds Java right into Mac OS X.
Ubuntu Linux Users
See the special install instructions for Ubuntu.
1) Get Java
Download and install the latest version of Java from Sun by clicking on the button below.
Note: If you already have Java, you do not need to install Java again (but it won't hurt).
2) Download Snap Backup Install File
From the tables below, download the install file appropriate for your computer and follow the instructions provided.Mac OS X
SnapBackupInstaller-v4.5.pkg.zip
(160KB)
Updated: September 10, 2008
(160KB)Updated: September 10, 2008
Clicking the download link should automatically launch the installer. Once
the installation is complete, drag the "Snap Backup" icon from
the "Applications" folder to the "Dock" for easy access. Then you can safely
delete the installer file (.pkg) that's on your Desktop.
Windows 98/Me/NT/XP/Vista
SnapBackupInstaller-v4.5.exe
(165KB)
Updated: September 10, 2008
(165KB)Updated: September 10, 2008
Save the install file to a location such as your "Desktop" and
then double-click the file to start the installation.
Note: Some browsers will let you run the install file directly from this web site, which means you don't even have to save a copy of the install file.
Note: Some browsers will let you run the install file directly from this web site, which means you don't even have to save a copy of the install file.
Generic Executable JAR File
(All Java Platforms)
First, save the JAR file and ReadMe file to a convenient location,
such as "/Applications/SnapBackup". Then run the JAR file. On some
systems with Java installed you can just double click the JAR file
and Snap Backup will automatically run. On other systems, you may
need to enter the following command:
java -jar snapbackup.jar
Consult your Java documentation for the exact steps to launch an
executable JAR on your system.
Note: In some browsers you many need to use "Save Link As..." when
downloading JAR and text files.
3) Snap Backup Setup
Languages Included:
Dutch (Nederlands)
English
Esperanto
German (Deutsch)
Italian (Italiano)
Korean (한국어)
Portuguese (Português)
Russian (Русский)
Spanish (Español)
Slovene (Slovenščina)
When you first run Snap
Backup, click the flag for
the language you desire.
Run Snap Backup and consult the
User Guide
(Select "User Guide" from the "Help" menu) for information on
configuring and saving your backup settings.Dutch (Nederlands)
English
Esperanto
German (Deutsch)
Italian (Italiano)
Korean (한국어)
Portuguese (Português)
Russian (Русский)
Spanish (Español)
Slovene (Slovenščina)
When you first run Snap
Backup, click the flag for
the language you desire.
Your feedback will be helpful in improving future versions of Snap Backup. Please let us know if there are additional languages or platforms you would personally like to see supported.