Can anybody recommend a full imaging solution for Windows Vista which would allow me to backup (incrementally would be best) my full local drives c/d/e to a 2 TB external USB drive and allow me to fully restore everything?
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Dr Herbie
Horses for courses
You could do a 'simple' backup using synctoy which has an 'echo' feature to synchronise two drives. It doesn't compress or anything, but it compares timestamps and only replaces updated file.
I use that in conjunction with Vista's built-in backup\restore for a dual backup system to external USB drives.
Herbie
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Thanks, I'll give it a try. Most of the reviews out there recommend Acronis True Image 11 Workstation. Anybody using it?Dr Herbie said:You could do a 'simple' backup using synctoy which has an 'echo' feature to synchronise two drives. It doesn't compress or anything, but it compares timestamps and only replaces updated file.
I use that in conjunction with Vista's built-in backup\restore for a dual backup system to external USB drives.
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blowdart
Peek-a-boo
Yup, I used to use it before home server. Restored well, which is always importantBeSharp said:
Thanks, I'll give it a try. Most of the reviews out there recommend Acronis True Image 11 Workstation. Anybody using it?Dr Herbie said:*snip*
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ZippyV
Fired Up
Windows Vista can make images of your harddrive.BeSharp said:
Thanks, I'll give it a try. Most of the reviews out there recommend Acronis True Image 11 Workstation. Anybody using it?Dr Herbie said:*snip* -
PerfectPhase
"This is not war, this is pest control!" - Dalek to Cyberman
BeSharp said:
Thanks, I'll give it a try. Most of the reviews out there recommend Acronis True Image 11 Workstation. Anybody using it?Dr Herbie said:*snip*
I'm protecting my parents PC with it with incrementals. Had to fully recover it once so far and it worked flawlessly and was quick and easy. Also very easy to recover single files. -
Only Business/Enterprise/Ultimate can do a "full PC Restore/Backup" unfortunately.ZippyV said:
Windows Vista can make images of your harddrive.BeSharp said:*snip*
Sigh..another good Vista feature removed for home users. MS marketing has more to answer for that the dearth of ads.
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Agreed. The insane thing about it is that businesses and especially enterprise users are probably the ones most likely to have a better solution already.NitzWalsh said:
Only Business/Enterprise/Ultimate can do a "full PC Restore/Backup" unfortunately.ZippyV said:*snip*
Sigh..another good Vista feature removed for home users. MS marketing has more to answer for that the dearth of ads.
P.S. i'd throw in a recommendation for Retrospect from EMCInsignia, but I've not used it for Vista as WHS has that covered for now. -
figuerres
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SO far I have not had to do a restore but I use Acronis to backup my laptop.BeSharp said:
Thanks, I'll give it a try. Most of the reviews out there recommend Acronis True Image 11 Workstation. Anybody using it?Dr Herbie said:*snip*
Oh, setup:
SOny Laptop with an Express /34 card that does E-SATA, 2 drives on tap, 500 Gig and 200 Gig for backups and storage at home.
also a 300 G firewire drive at work, the classic "Tell me 3 times" if you ever read any R.A.H. books
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Thanks so far. Seems as if Acronis enjoys a pretty solid fan base. Can anybody recommend the home over the workstation edition or vice versa?
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