[Meercat]

Please recommend an easy to use reliable program
I am not looking for a freebie, quite happy to pay for software if it is the best option.

Thanks In advance for any help.

[alan1302]

Depends on what you want but I use this:

http://synchronicity.sourceforge.net/

[Meercat]

Thanks, basically I am not that good with computers just want a reliable back up program

[Arcana]

I use FreeFileSync.

Unlike previous file sync apps, I've not had any problems with it as far as I can remember.

http://freefilesync.sourceforge.net/

[Meercat]

Thank You

[Sandgrownun]

I like Syncback - http://www.2brightsparks.com/syncback/ - you can either use it to back up files or to sync them between two computer or your backup drive,and you can set it to automatically back up. I've been using it for a few years and it's got me through a couple of change of computers and few crashes.

[max99]

As well as regular backup software, look into using online storage to backup your most important data. Dropbox, SkyDrive and Google Drive are a good place to start.

[Samster]

I use Secondcopy, quite intuitive, you can set it to update changes files etc., give it an automated time and so on
http://www.secondcopy.com/

[Meercat]

Thanks all for your helpful suggestions

[LION8TIGER]

Acronis is another to consider, not free.