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The Latest Versions of our Software

The versions below show the latest builds for our software:

SyncBackPro V5.9.1.11

SyncBackSE V5.9.1.11

SyncBack Freeware V3.2.21

InfoHesiveEP Freeware V3.1.0.1


InfoHesiveEP Freeware Viewer V3.1.0.1

OnClick Utilities Help Installer V1.4.0.0

FindOnClick V2.0.4.4

UndeleteOnClick V1.5.0.2

DeleteOnClick V2.2.0.14


HashOnClick V2.2.1.0

EncryptOnClick V1.3.1.3

PatchOnClick V2
.1

SrambleOnClick V1.0.0.25

TrayOnClick V1.0.2.5

InstallSpy V2

FingerPrint V2.1.3

FireLogXP V1.3



 


Multi-Award Winning Software from 2BrightSparks

June 2010 InfoHesiveEP Freeware V3.1.0.1 Update

InfoHesive

InfoHesiveEP Freeware V3.1.0.1 Update

Enjoy the latest update to InfoHesiveEP Freeware! With three new features including the ability to define your own company icon and information for your InfoHesiveEP eBooks, and over twenty essential fixes, this is a must have update.

InfoHesiveEP is a digital publisher providing rich import and export functionality, a great authoring and editor environment, and has an incredible range of features that assist in the drafting process and aid efficient collaborative working. Find out more...

2BrightSparks released SyncBack freeware back in 2003, and we want to introduce our flagship product SyncBackPro to a new audience. Most people who visit our website are computer consultants or technical administrators. Releasing InfoHesiveEP as freeware allows us to promote the program far more widely than we would otherwise be able to, and in so doing, reach new users who will not only enjoy a great creative tool, but also discover how easy backing up their data is with SyncBackPro.

The latest update to InfoHesiveEP makes the program significantly more reliable. Over the last five months, we've been working hard to resolve any issues that prevent InfoHesiveEP working at its full capacity. We've carried out extensive testing in-house, and also commissioned independent professional testers to hunt out any issues that we've missed. The culmination of this highly focused work is the latest version of InfoHesiveEP Freeware. With over 100 fixes, you can download and install over your current version today.

Although support ticketing will no longer be available for InfoHesiveEP Freeware, we will continue to provide online support via our forum and KnowledgeBase.

Enjoy the best freeware release of 2010 today!

Read the History of Changes for the full details.


June 2010: SyncBackPro and SyncBackSE Version 5 Update

SyncBackPro
SyncBackSE

SyncBackPro & SyncBackSE V5.9.1.11 Update | SyncBackPro Update | SyncBackSE Update

The latest version of SyncBackSE and SyncBackPro are now available with improvements to the Italian and Dutch translations, and refined change detection for files when the profile is set to run on
change. This essential update also provides 15 fixes. Read the History of Changes for the full details.

This update is free to all SyncBackPro and SyncBackSE licensees.


June 2010 InfoHesiveEP Freeware V1.0.1.7 Update

InfoHesive

InfoHesiveEP Freeware V1.0.1.7 Update

InfoHesiveEP is a digital publisher providing rich import and export functionality, a great authoring and editor environment, and has an incredible range of features that assist in the drafting process and aid efficient collaborative working. Find out more...

2BrightSparks released SyncBack freeware back in 2003, and we want to introduce our flagship product SyncBackPro to a new audience. Most people who visit our website are computer consultants or technical administrators. Releasing InfoHesiveEP as freeware allows us to promote the program far more widely than we would otherwise be able to, and in so doing, reach new users who will not only enjoy a great creative tool, but also discover how easy backing up their data is with SyncBackPro.

The latest update to InfoHesiveEP makes the program significantly more reliable. Over the last five months, we've been working hard to resolve any issues that prevent InfoHesiveEP working at its full capacity. We've carried out extensive testing in-house, and also commissioned independent professional testers to hunt out any issues that we've missed. The culmination of this highly focused work is the latest version of InfoHesiveEP Freeware. With over 100 fixes, you can download and install over your current version today.

Although support ticketing will no longer be available for InfoHesiveEP Freeware, we will continue to provide online support via our forum and KnowledgeBase.

Enjoy the best freeware release of 2010 today!

Read the History of Changes for the full details.


May 2010: SyncBack Freeware Update

SyncBack Freeware

SyncBack Freeware V3.2.21 Update | Update Here

The latest version of SyncBack Freeware is available. The latest version includes a new Danish translation by Jesper Carlén Winther, a new feature that allows you to prefix a filter with a greater-than symbol (>) to ignore sets, plus fixes and updates. Read the History of Changes for the full details.

There are three versions of our SyncBack software: SyncBack Freeware, and two commercial versions: SyncBackSE, and SyncBackPro which include many significant features that may be of value to you.

Compare SyncBack Freeware, SyncBackSE, and SyncBackPro


March 2010: SyncBackPro and SyncBackSE Version 5 Update

SyncBackPro
SyncBackSE

SyncBackPro & SyncBackSE V5.9.0.13 Update | SyncBackPro Update | SyncBackSE Update

The latest version of SyncBackSE and SyncBackPro are now available. New features in SyncBackPro include ExtremeCopy option to improve performance when copying large files, and much faster expressions filtering that will reduce profile run time. This essential upgrade also provides 10 additional new features together with over 30 fixes and updates. Read the History of Changes for the full details.

This update is free to all SyncBackPro and SyncBackSE licensees.


December 2009: SyncBackPro and SyncBackSE Version 5 Update

SyncBackPro
SyncBackSE

SyncBackPro & SyncBackSE V5.8.7.23 Update | Update Here

The latest version of SyncBackPro is now available. New features include the ability to display a text file containing the list of errors, and a new unattended variable. This essential upgrade also provides over 25 fixes and updates. Read the History of Changes for the full details.

This update is free to all SyncBackPro and SyncBackSE licensees.


November 2009: Top Award for Michael J. Leaver

2BrightSparks

Michael J. Leaver Recognized with Digital Life Award

The Straits Times' IT publication "Digital Life", together with Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Microsoft, and Red Hat sponsored a search to recognize the very best software developers in Singapore.

We're delighted to inform you that Michael J. Leaver, the Technical Director of 2BrightSparks and pictured on the right below, was among those honored for his achievements in developing SyncBack/SE/Pro and OnClick Utilities.

Michael J. Leaver receives the Digital Life Award


October 2009: SyncBackPro Version 5 Update

SyncBackPro

SyncBackPro V5.8.6.1 Update | Update Here

The latest version of SyncBackPro is now available. New features include the ability to backup to multi-zip files on FTP, support for LZMA compression format (compatible with WinZip 12), and the ability to view all the logs in a group. This essential upgrade also provides fourteen fixes and updates. Read the History of Changes for the full details.

This update is free to all SyncBackPro licensees.


October 2009: SyncBackSE Version 5 Update


SyncBackSE

SyncBackSE V5.8.6.1 Update | Update Here

Enjoy new features, essential fixes, and updates with the latest version of SyncBackSE. Read the History of Changes for the full details.

This update is free to all SyncBackSE licensees.


October 2009: CNN Money and The New Zealand Herald mention SyncBack Freeware

SyncBackSE

SyncBack Freeware Still Shines

CNN Money icon CNN Money icon


Over five years after its initial release it's good to see that SyncBack Freeware still gets mentioned regularly in the press and media. In an article titled "The tech catastrophe you're ignoring" CNN Money suggest trying SyncBack Freeware, and The New Zealand Herald in its piece "Are you ready for Windows 7?" recommends the same.

Be aware that SyncBackSE and SyncBackPro are more powerful and feature-rich products.


October 2009: New YouTube SyncBackPro Video

SyncBackPro

SyncBackPro on YouTube: View Video Now

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2BrightSparks have released a new SyncBackPro video which introduces the program to new users. Colin: A Brush With Disaster is light, entertaining, and informative. We hope you enjoy it.

You can also view the video on the new 2BrightSparks YouTube Channel.


April 2009: PatchOnClick Updated

OnClick Utilities

PatchOnClick V2.1 Updated | Update Here

PatchOnClick V2.1 has been released which uses compressed patch files that can be used with files of any size. With this latest update you can create self-executing patch files. This is a free upgrade for all commercial licensees of OnClick Utilities.

Note: PatchOnClick V2 is not compatible with PatchOnClick V1.

Due to the required changes to improve PatchOnClick, you cannot use PatchOnClick V1 patch files with PatchOnClick V2 and vice-versa. You may still download PatchOnClick V1 if you need to Patch files made with that version.

Read the History of Changes for the full details.


March 2009: Twitter 2BrightSparks

Twitter 2BrightSparks

You can now Twitter 2BrightSparks to find the latest updates and news and Subscribe via RSS. Twitter is a free social messaging service for staying connected in real-time.


February 2009: FindOnClick Updated

OnClick Utilities

FindOnClick V2.0.4.4 Updated | Update Here

FindOnClick, part of OnClick Utilities, enjoys new updates including the ability to use single-quotes to specify ab exact filename, and also provides a number of important fixes. Simply install over your current version.

Read the History of Changes for the full details.


28 January 2009: Web Store Problems Resolved

Store icon

On 28 January our payment processor eSellerate experienced serious network problems which resulted in intermittent store access for several hours.

This was the first occasion in over five years that our web store suffered down time. eSellerate worked hard on the problem and resolved the issue as quickly as possible.

Card payments on our web store are fully operational, however PayPal payments were temporarily suspended because of an integration issue caused by the network problems. eSellerate worked with PayPal and this problem was rectified by 30 January.

Our web store is now back to full strength.

We apologize for any inconvenience these issues may have caused you.

Kind Regards,

Mike de Sousa
2BrightSparks Pte Ltd
www.2brightsparks.com

Power with Ease - Indispensable Utility Software


August 2008: SyncBackPro Luanched

SyncBackPro

SyncBackPro V5 Launched | Update Here

We are very pleased to announce the much anticipated launch of SyncBackPro.

All SyncBackSE users are advised to visit the SyncBackSE to SyncBackPro Upgrade Page.

Compare SyncBackPro and SyncBackSE

SyncBackPro Highlights

Backup to CD/DVD
Backup To and From Email
Scripting Support
BZip2 Compression
S.M.A.R.T. Warnings
SFTP Support
Number of files no longer limited by free RAM
Copy Locked or Open Files
Fast Backup and Smart Synchronization
Incremental & differential backups
Powerful FTP engine & AES encryption
Superb Feature Set and Customization
Generous Licensing Policy
Extensive Help Documentation

August 2008: SyncBack Freeware Updated

SyncBack Freeware

SyncBack V3.2.19.0 Released | Update Here

The freeware SyncBack has been updated with an option to ignore file date and time changes due to DST, and a fix relating to the installation folder permissions.

There are two versions of our SyncBack software: SyncBackSE and SyncBack freeware. SyncBackSE includes many significant features that may be of value to you.

Compare SyncBack Freeware and SyncBackSE


May 2008: InfoHesive Launches

InfoHesive

InfoHesive V1.3.0.0

2BrightSparks is excited to announce the public release of InfoHesive, a program that provides an easy way to organize, retrieve, and share information. InfoHesive is the glue that holds your information together and is useful to many different kinds of users. From general users who want an easy to edit categorized list of information (song lists, website addresses, security pin numbers etc.) to more specialized users like those answering support requests or sharing regularly updated standardized information.

We've had a tremendous amount of enjoyment developing InfoHesive and we hope you find it as incredibly useful as we do. Find out more...

Read the History of Changes for the full details.


January 2008: DeleteOnClick Updated

OnClick Utilities

DeleteOnClick Updated | Update Here

The commercial version of DeleteOnClick has been updated with new features including securely emptying the recycle bin, wipes all file dates and the file attribute before wiping a file.

Read the History of Changes for the full details.


October 2007: OnClick Utilities Updated

OnClick Utilities

OnClick Utilities Updated | Update Here

Five of the eight programs that go to make OnClick Utilities have been updated with new features and fixes. The updated versions are free to all licensees of FindOnClick, UndeleteOnClick, and OnClick Utilities.

In UndeleteOnClick you can now preview images and text files before undeleting them (.jpg .gif). HashOnClick notifies the user of the number of matching hash values found in the clipboard, and will search the clipboard again for matching hash values if the clipboard contents changes. TrayOnClick, which remains at Beta stage, has a useful "close all windows" command.

Read the History of Changes for the full details.


September 2007: One Minute Backup Survey

SyncBackSE

This is your chance to tell us about your backup needs.We want to hear from you so we can further improve our software and service. Whether you are a freeware user, a licensee, or just an interested party, this is your chance to tell us about your backup needs by completing the Backup Survey.

The survey will only take a minute of your time, and the results will be immediately viewable so you can compare your answers with others.


April 2007: OnClick Utilities Launches

OnClick Utilities

Simplicity and power at an incredible price.

OnClick Utilities will transform your computer experience. Whether searching for files, securely encrypting or deleting sensitive data, managing your everyday use of windows and more. Try OnClick Utilities today and see how it works for you.

FindOnClick presents lightening fast file searches.

PatchOnClick easily update large files.

EncryptOnClick delivers military grade encryption.

DeleteOnClick securely deletes data.

UndeleteOnClick recovers trashed & deleted files.

HashOnClick helps guarantee files are identical.

Buy OnClick Utilities from our web store for US$25.00 today, or Find Out More...


December 2006: 2BrightSparks announces their chosen charity for 2007

2BrightSparks Chosen Charity

2BrightSparks is very pleased to announce the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES) as their chosen charity for 2007. ACRES aims to improve the living conditions and welfare of animals in captivity through education and practical action. Find out more...


November 2006: UndeleteOnClick V1.2 Update Released | Update Here

UndeleteOnClick

A new version of UndeleteOnClick is released.

Read the History of Changes for the full details.


October 2006: New Style Web Store Launches with PayPal Integration

Shopping Cart

Our Web Store has been updated to make paying for our software even easier. We've improved the flow of payment processing and now offer payments via PayPal direct from our store. That means whatever way you decide to pay, you'll receive your serial number immediately following your order.

We hope you enjoy the changes. If you have any comments about our new style store Contact Us.

   
SyncBack Freeware

SyncBack Freeware V3.2.14 Released | Update Here

An update of SyncBack Freeware to V 3.2.14 is released.

Read the History of Changes for the full details.


September 2006: SyncBackSE, SyncBack Freeware, & FindOnClick updates released

FindOnClick

FindOnClick V1.3 Released | Update Here

After its launch in August 2006, an updated version of FindOnClick is now released.

Search for files on any NTFS or FAT (FAT 12, 16, 32) partitions, including from hard drives (internal and external), floppy disks, flash cards, Smart Media (SM), SONY Memory Sticks, IBM Micro Drives, Multimedia Cards (MMC), Secure Digital Cards (SD), Zip disks, etc.

FindOnClick can now search multiple drives, network drives, for files and/or folders; use wildcards in filename extensions filter. There are also some other great new features and improvements. Read the History of Changes for the full details.

Note that Windows 95/98/98SE/ME is not supported.


May 2006: Publications Feature SyncBackSE

News

SyncBackSE features in the new book "Teach Your Computer to Dance" written by Don and Susan Silver, and published by Adams-Hall Publishing www.adams-hall.com. Don and Susan Silver take technical, complex information, and make it clear and accessible for the reader. Andrew Blackman, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal: "I learned something new on almost every page."

The Singapore Straits Times was the latest newspaper to feature SyncBackSE, and SoftLandMark bestows the latest in a long line of top awards to SyncBackSE.

Industry Associations

In addition to their membership of the Association of Shareware Professionals 2BrightSparks Pte Ltd is also a member of the Association of Independent Software Industry Professionals (AISIP), a professional association for people who work in the independent software industry.


 

December 2005: Forty Top International Awards and Counting

Awards December 2005 saw 2BrightSparks pass the milestone of achieving over 40 top International awards for their software.

From PC World's World Class Award for SyncBackSE to the latest 5 star award for our backup and synchronization software from Soft3k. Check out our Awards Page.

Several computer magazines are to feature SyncBack/SE and other software from 2BrightSparks during December and the coming months, including the Spanish edition of Highbury's "Windows XP Made Easy", and several IT and digital creativity magazines distributed by PlayPress Publishing in Italy. These and other features like that in Geek.com are alerting more and more people to our great software.


October 2005: Software Digitally Signed by 2BrightSparks Pte Ltd

Windows Certified

The following 2BrightSparks software downloads are now digitally signed: SyncBackSE, HashOnClick, DeleteOnClick, and EncryptOnClick. Note that some freeware downloads we provide as Zip files are not possible to certify.

Digital signing allows those using Internet Explorer to view our certificate as they run the setup.exe files after downloading. IE users can simply click on '2BrightSparks Pte Ltd' to verify our certificate.

Software Digitally Signed by 2BrightSparks



August 2005: New Automated Backups E-book

E-Book 2BrightSparks has produced a new e-book available at Tutorials. 'Automated Backups' shows how to create a 'set it and forget it' backup using SyncBackSE and is available online, in help file format, or as a PDF to download and save to your local computer. More e-books are set to follow in the near future.


July 2005: OnClick Freeware Launched

OnClick Software 2BrightSparks Pte Ltd have released three new freeware programs available exclusively from our website. The 'OnClick' family of software products are easy to use utility programs: quickly encrypt and decrypt files, securely delete files, and find out the hash values of files. All OnClick programs ship with their own helpfiles and are availble on our Downloads page.

EncryptOnClick is a program that lets you securely encrypt and decrypt files. The program is very simple to use and features military grade 256-bit AES encryption.

DeleteOnClick is a very simple program that lets you securely delete files. A securely deleted file cannot be recovered or undeleted.

HashOnClick is a program to calculate the CRC-32, MD5, or SHA-1 hash value for a file. It is implemented as a shell extension, i.e. right-click on a file, in Windows Explorer, to calculate the hash value for a file. It's that simple!

We hope you find the programs a valuable addition to your toolbox.

The 2BrightSparks Team



June 2005: SyncBackSE Wins 2005 World Class Award from PC World

SyncBackSE was honoured by PC World with a 2005 World Class Award under the Utility category.

The World Class Award winners are announced in the July 2005 issue of PC World (online now and available on newsstands June 14). PC World editors selected the 2005 World Class winners based on " exemplary design and usability, features, performance, innovation, and price. "

" The ultimate buyers guide, World Class Awards set the standard for excellence in the high-tech and consumer electronics industries," stated Harry McCracken, editor in chief of PC World. " From desktop publishers to travel routers to satellite radio and video instant messenger services, the editors reward the finest products and most outstanding performers in this annual award program. Congratulations to SyncBackSE."



Previous News Headlines
[now available in the Forum]


New Website and Support Area Launches [May 2005]
SyncBackS: Dutch and Polish Magazine Coverage [May 2005]
SyncBack in May Edition of PC World [April 2005]
SyncBack on KING5 TV [March 2005]
SyncBackSE: What People Say [March 2005]
SyncBackSE in the LangaList [February 2005]
Kim Komando Features SyncBack [January 2005]
SyncBack Featured in PC World magazine [January 2005]
SyncBack Featured in the 'Langalist' [December 2004]
New Advanced Features SyncBack Tutorial [December 2004]

SyncBack Worldwide [October 2004]

More Accolades for 2BrightSparks [23 August 2004]

2BrightSparks Freeware in PC World [31 July 2004]

Oxfam: our chosen charity [26 July 2004]

SyncBack recommended by Security Specialist [10 July 2004]

F&L Publishing Group to Feature SyncBack [8 July 2004]

SyncBack gets Polish and Spanish Exposure [28 June 2004]
SyncBack Online Tutorials [15 June 2004]

SyncBack to be featured in 'PC Games Hardware' [11 June 2004]

SyncBack mentioned in USNews [5 April 2004]

MJLSoftware on Norwegian TV [1 April 2004]

InstallSpy mentioned in La Nacion Line [6 Feb 2004]
SyncBack featured in TechTV [15 Jan 2004]

SyncBack mentioned on LockerGnome site [15 Jan 2004]

SyncBack on PC Active's cover CD-ROM [13 Jan 2004]

 

       

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