Plug it in
Connect The CopyCat™ to a USB port on your MS-Windows computer.
WHY THE COPYCAT™
Your personal files are copied to The CopyCat™ drive—right there in your hands.
Designed for MS-Windows 10 and MS-Windows 11 computers, including all versions.
Reasonable setup and troubleshooting assistance is available by email.
Choose 500GB, 1TB or 2TB based on the amount and type of files you want to protect.
WHY NOT JUST BUY A REGULAR DRIVE?
| What matters | The CopyCat™ | Regular external drive | Cloud backup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial setup | Plug in and double-click once | Select and configure backup software | Create an account, choose a plan and configure folders |
| What gets backed up | Your personal files and folders | Depends on your software and selections | Depends on the service and selections |
| Runs automatically | Yes, in the background | Depends on software and settings | Depends on service and settings |
| If unplugged mid-backup | Resumes where it stopped | Depends on software | Not applicable |
| Accidentally deleted files | Retained in the archive folder | Depends on software and setup | Depends on the service |
| Internet required | No | No for local backup | Yes |
| Ongoing fee | None | Usually none; software may cost extra | Usually monthly or yearly |
| Getting files back | Copy them directly from the drive | Depends on software and setup | Download through the service |
Comparisons describe common setups. Features of third-party drives, software and cloud services vary.
FOR YOURSELF
FOR SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT
YOUR FILES. YOUR BACKUP. YOUR CHOICE.
A PRACTICAL START
A practical start for documents, everyday photos and lighter storage needs.
Relative capacity$180.00 USD
Free U.S. economy shipping
Setup support included
RIGHT FOR MOST FAMILIES
Right for most families: photos, music and everyday files, with room to grow.
Relative capacity$240.00 USD
Free U.S. economy shipping
Setup support included
THE WHOLE ARCHIVE
Our largest capacity for growing photo, video and file collections.
Relative capacity$330.00 USD
Free U.S. economy shipping
Setup support included
Not sure which size? Choose enough capacity for the files you want to back up, with room to grow. Ask us for help.
We’re a small St. Louis team of computer professionals. We created The CopyCat™ to make personal-file backup easier to set up—and easier to keep using.
Every purchase includes reasonable setup and troubleshooting help by email. Have a question before you buy—or need a hand getting started? We’re here to help.
More about The CopyCat™ →WHAT IT DOES
WHAT IT ISN'T
THE LAST FEW QUESTIONS
It backs up personal files and folders within your MS-Windows Users folder—including Desktop, Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos and additional profile data. It is a file-and-folder backup, not a MS-Windows system image.
If you know how to double-click a mouse, you have every skill you need. Plug The CopyCat™ into a USB port, double-click the installer file, and the first backup begins after installation.
500GB is suited to lighter storage needs, 1TB gives more room for everyday photos and files, and 2TB is the strongest choice for larger photo and video collections.
500GB, 1TB or 2TB
MS-Windows 10 or 11
Your first backup starts