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Carbonite Version 4.0 for Windows

Carbonite Version 1.0 for Mac (Current Version)

Previous Versions

How can I tell which version I have?

How do I get the latest version?

Carbonite Version 4.0 for Windows

New Restore Manager makes it easy to transfer all of your files to a new computer

  • Restore Manager guides you from the website through a complete restore

  • Automatically maps Windows user accounts from old computer to new one, including domain users
  • Offers multiple restore options for user accounts (skip, restore to a folder, restore to a new or existing account)
  • Allows you to select priority files to be restored first
  • Provides clear feedback during the restore process (overall restore process and per-file progress)
  • Automatically recovers from minor errors by restoring files to a new location
  • Provides a summary of what has been restored
    • Summary of successfully restored files, priority files, warnings and errors
    • Name- and date-searchable list of restored files
    • Report listing original and restored locations of all restored files

  • Printable restore report is saved to Desktop as HTML file


Easier install process
  • New computer nickname makes it easier to identify your backed up computers when you need to access your files online, transfer your subscription, or restore all of your files to a new computer
  • Easier to see what will and won't be backed up by default
  • You can turn off Carbonite's recommended default backup settings, set a backup schedule or manage your own encryption key during the install process with our new Custom Setup option


Redesigned InfoCenter
  • New look and feel
  • New status icons and messages to indicate backup status more clearly
  • Double-progress bar on the backup tab to show overall and per-file backup progress
  • New About tab makes it easy to view or change your computer nickname and provides direct links to edit email / password


Carbonite Version 1.0 for Mac (Current Version)



Released February 17, 2009

  • Automatic backup of the documents of each user's User Folder (music and video files are not automatically selected for backup during the free trial).

  • Files and folders can be added to or removed from the backup via a special Carbonite context menu. Just right-click or control-click on a file or folder and open the 'More' menu.

  • A special Carbonite Preference Pane appears in System Preferences to manage all aspects of the Carbonite service.

  • A notification icon can be placed in the finder bar where Carbonite's status can be accessed.

  • A setup wizard helps the user learn about Carbonite and what to expect after the Mac OS installer finishes.

  • Restore Assistant feature is available to help automatically restore files to the right places.


Previous Versions


Carbonite 3.7 (Windows)



Released March 2, 2009



  • New 'Don't back up files of this type' functionality - The 'Don't back up files of this type' is now located in the Carbonite tab of the File Properties window, and includes a confirmation dialog. The dialog mentions the number of files to be removed and their total size; maintaining fine-grained control over the backup selection while making it harder to inadvertently remove files from the backup.

  • Searchable Backup Drive - The entire contents of a customer's backup are searchable both by name and last-modified date. Typing in part of the filename automatically displays all matching files, and files can be found that were last modified today, yesterday, in the last week, in the last month, or within a user-specified range of dates. Selected files can be restored with one click. Clicking on a file itself opens the Restore Previous Versions dialog.

  • If Carbonite was installed and instructed to let the user manually select files for backup later, the default backup selection can be easily set through the Options tab in the Carbonite InfoCenter.

  • If a user de-selects the entire Documents and Settings folder (called Users in Windows Vista) when Carbonite is set for automatic backup, the folder is re-selected after the next reboot to ensure maximum protection. Users wishing to de-select that folder can switch to having a Manual selection by going to the Options tab in the InfoCenter.

  • Updated Pause - Carbonite can now be paused for 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 4 hours, 8 hours, or 24 hours by right-clicking on the Carbonite Lock icon in the system tray and selecting 'Pause for'.

  • Recognizing incompatible programs - While installing, Carbonite looks for running tasks and checks them against a list of programs that are known to conflict with Carbonite's installation and initial backup. If such programs are found running, Carbonite explains the situation and provides step-by-step instructions created by our Customer Support team.

  • Support request attachments - Support-related files can now be attached directly to support requests to be reviewed by Customer Support.

  • Enhanced keyboard navigation of the InfoCenter - Users can now user the keyboard to navigate throughout the items in the Carbonite InfoCenter instead of relying solely upon the mouse. This represents a major improvement in usability for customers with special accessibility needs.

  • EULA and Privacy Policy - The Carbonite installer now shows users our End-User License Agreement, including a link to our Privacy Policy.

  • Carbonite now backs up user-generated data for many older versions of the following programs:
    • Sage Peachtree accounting files
    • The AOL Personal Filing Cabinet
    • PDA data backed up by palmOne
    • Older versions of Quicken
    • Older versions of Quickbooks
    • ACT! databases
    • The default folder for Lotus 123 user-generated files

  • Double-clicking on a file in the Carbonite Backup Drive now provides quick access to restore any previous versions that the user has backed up.



Carbonite 3.6 (Windows)
Released June 25, 2008

  • Improves performance of Carbonite Backup Drive

  • Speeds up backup of large files

  • Helps you add files to your backup if you choose to back up manually

  • Implements several other usability and performance enhancements


Carbonite 3.5 (Windows)
Released January 25, 2008

  • The Restore Wizard helps you transfer your files and user accounts from your old computer's backup to your new computer with just a few clicks.

  • Carbonite v3.5 will automatically save up to 3 months worth of previous file versions. Simply right-click on any file in Windows Explorer or in the Carbonite backup drive and select 'Restore previous versions.

    How can I tell which version I have?


    To determine which version of Carbonite you are running:

    1. Double click on the Carbonite lock icon in your system tray to open the InfoCenter
    2. Click on the About tab

    Your client version will be listed at the top of the About tab.

    If you are running Carbonite for Mac, open the Carbonite Preference Pane and your client version will be listed at the bottom left of the Status tab.

    How do I get the latest version?


    Carbonite will automatically upgrade your client software about 2-4 weeks after a new release becomes available.

    When a major new release becomes available (e.g., an upgrade from version 2.x to version 3.0), we will pop up a dialog box before installing the upgrade to inform you of any changes you should expect in the new release.

    Haven't tried Carbonite yet? Visit our homepage to create an account and download a trial. You'll automatically receive the latest version of Carbonite's software when you download your free trial.

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