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date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:02:35 -0500,
group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_assessment
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Re: Which disk image creation software is good for Vista?
"Jack" <replyto@it> wrote in message
news:Oh1Rm2%23UIHA.6060@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Hello,
> In previous years I used Ghost to create the image of my harddrive.
> It was simple, easy procedure and very fast.
> I booted up computer to the command prompt and restored harddrive in few
> minutes!!!
> But it was FAT32 system.
That shouldn't be an issue anymore.
> Now, with Vista I do not have a choice but to use NTSF file system.
> Which program offers the most features for disk image creation?
> I know it will be impossible for me to restore image from command boot
> option, but what the options I have?
> Can I for example take the harddrive to another computer and restore the
> image in there?
If you have the imaging software installed on that PC and have the stored
image file, yes.
> Or create bootable CD (DVD?) and restore the image that way?
> Or I have to first install Windows and then restore?
If you have to install Windows first, you didn't image, you backed up
specific files.
> What are the options?
> Your experience is welcomed,
> Jack
Would suggest Acronis TrueImage. Very flexible, not expensive, fast and
easy to use. I use it all the time for service tasks, and can generally
create an image of a hard disk in under half an hour including moving the
drive to my host system.
HTH
-pk
date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:56:54 -0500
author: Patrick Keenan
Re: Which disk image creation software is good for Vista?
"Patrick Keenan" a écrit dans le message de
news:OxoSi5AVIHA.4448@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> "Jack" <replyto@it> wrote in message
> news:Oh1Rm2%23UIHA.6060@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Hello,
>> In previous years I used Ghost to create the image of my harddrive.
>> It was simple, easy procedure and very fast.
>> I booted up computer to the command prompt and restored harddrive in few
>> minutes!!!
>> But it was FAT32 system.
>
> That shouldn't be an issue anymore.
>
>> Now, with Vista I do not have a choice but to use NTSF file system.
>> Which program offers the most features for disk image creation?
>> I know it will be impossible for me to restore image from command boot
>> option, but what the options I have?
>> Can I for example take the harddrive to another computer and restore the
>> image in there?
>
> If you have the imaging software installed on that PC and have the stored
> image file, yes.
>
>
>> Or create bootable CD (DVD?) and restore the image that way?
>> Or I have to first install Windows and then restore?
>
> If you have to install Windows first, you didn't image, you backed up
> specific files.
>
>> What are the options?
>> Your experience is welcomed,
>> Jack
>
> Would suggest Acronis TrueImage. Very flexible, not expensive, fast and
> easy to use. I use it all the time for service tasks, and can generally
> create an image of a hard disk in under half an hour including moving the
> drive to my host system.
>
> HTH
> -pk
I also mentioned Ghost andAcronis earlier in this newsgroup.
For some reason of my own I now use Ghost, but
Acronis is a really good utility. Not expensive and easy to use.
I really do not know which one to recommend. Both !
date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:05:03 -0500
author: cqui3
Re: Which disk image creation software is good for Vista?
Thank you, but where is that menu available?
What should I click on?
Jack
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message
news:14B187B6-093E-4626-87F8-1A2ED9FA2008@microsoft.com...
> Chapter 4 of the user manual, page 45, "Choosing a Backup Type", (quote)
>
> "There are two types of backups available:
>
> Drive-based backup: Backs up an entire hard drive
>
> File and folder backup: Backs up only the files and folders that you
> select
>
> You can use the following guidelines to determine which type of backup to
> choose:
> Drive-based backup: Use this backup type to do the following:
> ? Back up and recover your computer's system drive
> (typically, the C drive, which includes your operating
> system).
> ? Back up and recover a specific hard drive, such as a
> secondary drive (which is a drive other than the system
> drive on which your operating system is installed).
> ? Recover lost or damaged files or folders from a specific
> point in time.
>
> File and folder backup: Use this backup type to do the following:
> ? Back up and recover specific files and folders, for
> example personal files that are stored in the My
> Documents folder.
> ? Back up and recover files of a specific type, for example
> music (.mp3 or .wav) or photographs (.jpg or .bmp).
> ? Recover a specific version of a file from a specific point
> in time." (end quote)
>
> The detailed instructions for running a Drive-based backup begin on page
> 46.
>
> "Jack" <replyto@it> wrote in message
> news:Ot5KYQUVIHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message
>> news:387B80F3-4137-4C33-933F-4A18C7573B49@microsoft.com...
>>> Apparently you have only looked at the File and folder backup function
>>> in Ghost 12. Go back and look at the Drive-based backup function.
>>> That's where you find the compressed image capability. You can do
>>> either kind of backup.
>>>
>>
>> I have Ghost 12 opened in front of me.
>> I cannot find any 'functions' you talk about.
>> The main options are:
>> Home Status Tasks Tools Advanced
>> Under Tools I have:
>> Manage Backup Destination
>> Copy Recovery Point
>> Convert to Virtual Disk
>> Copy My Hard Drive ----> this is what I was referring to.
>>
>> Can you please guide me to "Drive based function" please?
>> Jack
>>
>
date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:47:33 -0500
author: Jack replyto@it
Re: Which disk image creation software is good for Vista?
Like I said at the end of my last post, "The detailed instructions for
running a Drive-based backup begin on page 46."
Please download the manual from Symantecs website.
"Jack" <replyto@it> wrote in message
news:eCdEWuUVIHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Thank you, but where is that menu available?
> What should I click on?
> Jack
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message
> news:14B187B6-093E-4626-87F8-1A2ED9FA2008@microsoft.com...
>> Chapter 4 of the user manual, page 45, "Choosing a Backup Type", (quote)
>>
>> "There are two types of backups available:
>>
>> Drive-based backup: Backs up an entire hard drive
>>
>> File and folder backup: Backs up only the files and folders that you
>> select
>>
>> You can use the following guidelines to determine which type of backup to
>> choose:
>> Drive-based backup: Use this backup type to do the following:
>> ? Back up and recover your computer's system drive
>> (typically, the C drive, which includes your operating
>> system).
>> ? Back up and recover a specific hard drive, such as a
>> secondary drive (which is a drive other than the system
>> drive on which your operating system is installed).
>> ? Recover lost or damaged files or folders from a specific
>> point in time.
>>
>> File and folder backup: Use this backup type to do the following:
>> ? Back up and recover specific files and folders, for
>> example personal files that are stored in the My
>> Documents folder.
>> ? Back up and recover files of a specific type, for example
>> music (.mp3 or .wav) or photographs (.jpg or .bmp).
>> ? Recover a specific version of a file from a specific point
>> in time." (end quote)
>>
>> The detailed instructions for running a Drive-based backup begin on page
>> 46.
>>
>> "Jack" <replyto@it> wrote in message
>> news:Ot5KYQUVIHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> "Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message
>>> news:387B80F3-4137-4C33-933F-4A18C7573B49@microsoft.com...
>>>> Apparently you have only looked at the File and folder backup function
>>>> in Ghost 12. Go back and look at the Drive-based backup function.
>>>> That's where you find the compressed image capability. You can do
>>>> either kind of backup.
>>>>
>>>
>>> I have Ghost 12 opened in front of me.
>>> I cannot find any 'functions' you talk about.
>>> The main options are:
>>> Home Status Tasks Tools Advanced
>>> Under Tools I have:
>>> Manage Backup Destination
>>> Copy Recovery Point
>>> Convert to Virtual Disk
>>> Copy My Hard Drive ----> this is what I was referring to.
>>>
>>> Can you please guide me to "Drive based function" please?
>>> Jack
>>>
>>
>
>
date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 11:56:58 -0700
author: Colin Barnhorst
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