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    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Leon, May 11, 2008.

  1. Leon

    Leon Notebook Deity

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    Now that I have all of my favorite programs and drivers installed and my OS is still fresh, how can I create a back up so that I can instantly restore to this state if something happens?

    Thanks,
    Leon
     
    Leon, May 11, 2008
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  2. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Drive Image XMl is pretty good, check Calvin's Sticky.
     
    Thomas, May 11, 2008
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  3. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Yes as said above,make an image of the drive as it is.So you can restore it to this image if something happens.
     
    The_Observer, May 11, 2008
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  4. alekkh

    alekkh Notebook Evangelist

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    http://www.acronis.com/
    works great and is a more or less a current standard
     
    alekkh, May 11, 2008
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  5. Leon

    Leon Notebook Deity

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    Thanks, should I select the compress option or not? And how can I put that on a DVD? Just burn it on?
     
    Leon, May 11, 2008
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  6. knightingmagic

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    Acronis True Image v7 has been offered as freeware by Acronis for some time now. Search around their site, and you should be able to acquire a serial key to use True Image, which is an excellent backup program.
     
    knightingmagic, May 11, 2008
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  7. Thomas

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    Depends, how large is your installation, probably compression.
    You know how to restore that image, don't you?
     
    Thomas, May 11, 2008
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