Comodo Backup: A Decent Windows Backup Tool That Still Gets the Job Done
What Is It?
Comodo Backup isn’t new, and it’s not flashy — but it still works. If you’re managing a couple of Windows machines and just want to back up files, folders, or entire partitions on a schedule, without setting up a server or digging into scripts, it gets the basics right.
It’s GUI-based, runs as a service in the background, and once you set it up, it mostly stays out of the way. You can point it at user data, system volumes, registry entries, or email folders, and it’ll copy them where you tell it to — external drive, network share, FTP, or even Comodo’s cloud (if you want that). Not much more, not less.
It’s not actively developed anymore, and yeah, the interface looks like it came from Windows 7 days — but for lightweight backup jobs where you don’t need bells and whistles, it’s still usable.
Capabilities
| What It Can Handle | Notes |
| Files and Folders | Standard backup jobs with filters for type, size, and age |
| System Images | Can image entire drives or partitions — works for restore scenarios |
| User Data | Can back up registry hives, profiles, and system state |
| Email Clients | Supports basic export of Outlook, Thunderbird, Windows Mail |
| Scheduled Tasks | Built-in scheduler for daily/weekly backups |
| Incremental Backups | Only changed files are copied after the first full run |
| Encryption/Compression | Optional AES and archive-level compression |
| Multiple Destinations | USB drives, NAS shares, FTP, or Comodo Cloud (login required) |
What to Know Before Deploying
– Windows only: Works on Windows 7–10. Not tested on Windows 11, and no Linux/macOS support.
– No command-line interface: You’ll use the GUI for everything — no scripting hooks.
– Cloud features require sign-in: You can ignore that if you’re staying local.
– Development has stalled: Don’t expect updates. But the core engine still runs fine.
– Logs can be noisy: But they’re there, and easy enough to read if something breaks.
Install and Use (The Simple Way)
1. Get the installer
– It’s no longer on Comodo’s main site, so you’ll likely need to pull it from trusted mirrors.
2. Install as local backup tool
– Default install works fine. No need to register if you’re not using cloud features.
3. Create your backup task
– Choose what to back up: folders, drives, profiles, etc.
– Select where to save: local disk, USB, or network path.
4. Tweak settings
– Set filters, enable compression if you want smaller files, and apply a password if needed.
5. Schedule it
– Set time and frequency. That’s it. It’ll run in the background from now on.
6. Check it
– Look at logs or status window occasionally to confirm it’s still working.
When It Makes Sense
– You’re backing up desktops in a small office without budget for central management.
– A non-technical user needs regular file backups with zero interaction.
– You’re prepping machines for reimaging and want user data copied beforehand.
– The job is simple: “Back up this, here, every day” — and you want something that won’t fail silently.
– You need something that works offline, doesn’t nag, and is light on resources.