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    can windows 7 backup system replace thinkpad rescue and restore

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by runrunForest, Dec 17, 2009.

  1. runrunForest

    runrunForest Notebook Enthusiast

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    Could the windows 7 new feature replace the thinkpad rescue and restore ?
     
    runrunForest, Dec 17, 2009
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    I think the only difference is r&r can use fat driver for backup. And only professional version windows 7 can do network and whole disk backup.
     
    yejun, Dec 17, 2009
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    runrunForest Notebook Enthusiast

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    So if install windows7 should i bother install r&r ?
     
    runrunForest, Dec 17, 2009
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    Only if your Win7 is below the professional version...
     
    aadadams, Dec 18, 2009
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    It can but do you normallly carry DVDs? lol. As far as a pre-boot recovery where you just press a button, I think R&R is great. When you least need it is whe you need it and its right there.
     
    Mr.KL, Dec 18, 2009
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    I do regular backups to an external hard drive which I do carry with me at all times. I would not back up to DVD as a sole source either.
     
    aadadams, Dec 18, 2009
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    But you are the odd man. No one carries an external drive around. lol.
     
    Mr.KL, Dec 18, 2009
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    The external drive is about the size of an ipod and it's tucked away in my backpack when not in use. I'll say this, when you're carrying around a dissertation in your laptop/storage media your ideas of backing up change drastically. I'm glad that stage of my life is over, but my backup habits remain. :)
     
    aadadams, Dec 18, 2009
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    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have a t61p and Windows 7. I also have an extreme system which I built myself. I would never use any thing but Windows to do a backup. I have never had to restore a system but once when the Lenovo was stolen.
    So to answer the question of the thread, I don't know because I've never used anything but Microsoft. I would say that Windows Backup and Restore should be used in place of Lenovo when stable.
    Renee
     
    Renee, Dec 18, 2009
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