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    Backing up User Data on External HDD

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Nocturnal310, Aug 20, 2008.

  1. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hi guys,

    was sending my laptop for repair tomm..

    i need to backup important user data....but in uncompressed format so it can be retrieved easily.

    What program should i use?

    the Acronis was a big disappointment last time..it corrupted the files & never completed the backup.


    How about some 3rd party softwares?
     
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Cloning ? - Casper....Check out this post
     
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    scott.ager Notebook Evangelist

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    I use Backmaster 4.01. It's way easier than the the big names and offers file-by-file restore. Creates own bootable rescue disk that can backup and restore all of Bill Gates' secret locked system files that we all love when backing things up. In fact, I don't use system restore anymore when getting out of a jam. I reformat the C: drive and re-install the last backup, then re-write the old VolumeID and boot right up from where I left off. Passwords and Windows activation are preserved. It's only $20 on the web. MSR Developement is the vendor.
     
    scott.ager, Aug 21, 2008
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