AutoSave Essentials Provides Easy, Automated Protection Against Catastrophic Loss of Valuable Computer Files, Data

PLEASANTON, CA--(Marketwire - September 25, 2008) - Avanquest Software, a leading developer and publisher of business and consumer software for the global PC market, today introduced AutoSave Essentials, the automated backup system that detects and stores essential computer files to protect families, digital media consumers and small business users against catastrophic data loss on their computers.

AutoSave Essentials takes the worry out of which files to store and safeguard by allowing users to define "favorite" file types -- photos, emails, financial records, music files, videos, web-settings or contacts -- and automatically saving and routing them to the best available storage medium for protection against PC crashes or accidental deletion.

With an MSRP of just $39.95, AutoSave Essentials relieves PC users of the arduous process of manually creating multiple copies of their data, while leveraging a "Smart Backup Engine," which works in the background to ensure PC user's interaction and productivity remain unaffected by the software's automated backup process.

"Most PC users understand the threats posed by computer viruses and malware, but many often neglect to protect valuable files and data from equally damaging data loss due to computer crashes or human error," said Ryan Smith, Director of Product Marketing, Avanquest Publishing USA. "AutoSave Essentials offers the easiest, most user-friendly way to ensure those important files are safeguarded for years to come."

AutoSave Essentials' streamlined backup solution provides a "Digital Life Insurance Policy" against loss of critical data that:

--  Guides users through an intuitive interface to easily organize files
    into "favorite" file types that the software automatically remembers as
    most important to the user and designates for storage; and,
    
--  Works in the background to identify the optimal backup destination
    among available external storage media -- whether flash drive, external
    hard drive, CD/DVD/Blu-Ray burner, network hard drive or FTP server -- then
    automatically creates the destination folder and copies the files for the
    user.
    

Avanquest Essentials monitors and stores any new or recently changed files to ensure a backup is always up-to-date. For users with older computers, or those running processor intensive programs, backups can be set for system start-up or scheduled times according to the user's personal preference.

In the event the PC is not connected to an external storage device, users will appreciate the program's intelligent tracking mode that logs any required backups, and instantly transfers the files once the device is reconnected. For battery-conscious laptop users on-the-go, tracking mode also saves power by disabling backups until the user can connect to a power outlet.

A story board video and a free trial version of AutoSave Essentials are available for download on the web at www.save-my-documents.com.

Avanquest is also making the solution available to OEM PC and storage manufacturers as well as internet service providers (ISPs) interested in bundling a data backup solution with end-user products and services. The OEM/ISP version of AutoSave Essentials includes a customizable user interface for branding with corporate images and logos and a wide variety of color schemes and graphics to match a provider's existing end-user software.

For additional information about Avanquest AutoSave Essentials and Avanquest OEM products visit http://oem.avanquest.com.

About Avanquest Software

Avanquest Software is one of the world's leading software publishers, marketing its software titles developed in-house or by developer partners via multiple sales channels on three continents -- North America, Europe and Asia. Avanquest Software addresses the general public through its Retail, Online and Direct-to-Consumer channels; businesses through the Corporate channel; and key players in mobile telephony and IT through OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) licenses. Avanquest is listed on Euronext (ISIN FR0004026714) since December 1996 and additional information available at http://www.avanquest.com or http://about.avanquest.com.

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