Freeware - Backup Utilities

SyncBack - http://www.2brightsparks.com/

SyncBack is a very easy to use backup software which gives you the ability to easily backup data to another hard drive or a network drive. It uses Windows Scheduling or can use the login to kick-off the backup.

DVD Shrink - http://www.dvdshrink.org/

DVD Shrink is software to backup DVD discs. You can use this software in conjunction with DVD burning software of your choice, to make a backup copy of any DVD video disc. This software creates an ISO file which then can be used to burn a new DVD. This software shrinks larger DVDs so that they can be burned onto a standard DVD+R or DVD-R. If used in conjunction with AnyDVD then virtually any DVD can be duplicated. (AnyDVD removes the copy protection from a DVD. AnyDVD is not freeware. There is a 21 day trial period, $39 to purchase).

DriveImage XML -http://www.runtime.org/index.html

DriveImage XML allows you to backup logical drives and partitions to image files, browse these images, view and extract files, restore these images to the same or a different drive, copy directly from drive to drive. Images are stored in XML files, allowing you to process them with 3rd party tools. Never again be stuck with a useless backup! Restore images to drives without having to reboot. Actually downloaded from: http://www.runtime.org/dixml.htm Requires installation. This application allows you to backup your computer while Windows is running! Very easy to use program!

Infra Recorder -http://infrarecorder.sourceforge.net/

Infra Recorder is a free CD/DVD burning solution for Microsoft Windows. It offers a wide range of powerful features; all through an easy to use application interface and Windows Explorer integration.