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    Free hard-disk image creator/back-up software?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by arevee, Jan 26, 2006.

  1. arevee

    arevee Notebook Evangelist

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    Guys,

    I would like to make a complete backup of my 80GB laptop hard drive. I have heard that there is software available that can make an exact image of the stuff on the hard disk without having to just back-up individual files only. Is there any free/cheap software that does this?
     
    arevee, Jan 26, 2006
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    I actually think windows has a back up utility built in. How good/reliable it is, I can't say. I think it's an option under properties if you right click on a hard drive.
     
    dragonesse, Jan 27, 2006
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  4. Chutsman

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    Norton Ghost or Acronis True Image (not free though). And you will need a usb hard drive to put the image on since it is a laptop you have.
     
    Chutsman, Jan 27, 2006
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