Copy+ is a powerful freeware program that allows you to backup and transfer your Sky+ and Sky HD hard drives.
We are now also the home of +Extract, the free software that rips FTA recordings from a Sky+ hard disk!
First Copy+ broke the final barrier to upgrading your Sky+ or HD hard drive - the ability to keep your recordings. Now we also smash the restriction on changing box models - take your recordings with you, even between previously incompatible box models!*
Copy+ has many uses, including:
Upgrading to a larger hard drive
Upgrading from Sky+ to Sky HD
Making copies if your Sky box is being replaced
Replacing a failing hard drive
Correcting errors on the drive†
Making backup copy of your hard drive†
Defragmenting the drive†
And best of all - it's free‡, with no nag screens, spyware, pop-ups or advertising.
To use Copy+ you will need Microsoft Windows XP or Vista and at least one free IDE channel in addition to your primary Windows Boot drive - (two channels recommended for easy of use). These can be internal drives, or external USB 2 or FireWire attached drive caddies, or any combination.
But before downloading, make sure you read the appropriate sections of this site and are well aware of its limitations and terms of use. If you struggle with it, there's a comprehensive set of instructions available, as well as useful FAQ's and general advice in the support section.
* From version 1.2.0.1 onwards. Otherwise check box compatibility. † These options all require an empty, un-partitioned drive as the destination for the copy. Correcting errors or defragmentation of the source disk is not currently an option. ‡ If you wish to use Copy+ in a commercial environment, for example you install, repair or upgrade PVR systems, please contact the author for details. Licence pricing will be supplied on request.
Copy+ is a freeware application that will allow you to backup/copy the contents of your Sky+, SkyHD or XTV hard drive.
The website provides information about the software, including instructions, hints and tips for use and support assistance - this tour will guide you around it.
To kick things off, this front page displays the latest Copy+ news, along with a link to where you can subscribe to the matching RSS news feed.
About Copy+
If you're not sure if Copy+ is for you, this is where you should visit first
It lists all of the software's uses and, potentially more important, what it can't be used for! There’s even a profile of the software's author, along with some acknowledgements.
Download
This is where you can download Copy+, plus any associated utilities. Please make sure you read the Terms & Conditions before doing this.
Beta software will also be listed on here, if available.
Instructions
Here you'll find all the instructions you need to get the software installed and running.
It's presented over a number of pages, which are presented in a step-by-step fashion.
Compatibility
A comprehensive, interactive screen in which you can check whether your Sky boxes are compatible for copying between.
Support
If you're having problems, then from here you can select from three methods of getting further assistance - a forum, useful links and a contacting form.
