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    Help using back-up software

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by 72hundred, Feb 16, 2008.

  1. 72hundred

    72hundred Revolutions-Per-Millennia

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    Hi,

    I've recently downloaded DriveImage XML and I've made a complete back-up of my primary drive C on to an external hard drive.

    If my hard drive was to fail completely - i.e. with a fall or smashed laptop - could I restore this image to a new hard drive via a different pc and a external enclosure (to hold the new hard drive.)????



    Many thanks,



    72oo
     
    72hundred, Feb 16, 2008
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  2. sipp11

    sipp11 Notebook Consultant

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    I never heard of this program but my guess would be using windows PE to get into this program and restore it.

    Runtime Software: DriveImage XML

    Windows PE is like a stripped down OS from XP and able to use via bootable CD, no installation required.

    If you are not familiar with this, you need to play with it for a while. However, you might find easier alternatives like Norton Ghost, Vista backup. Those are great, but not free indeed.
     
    sipp11, Feb 16, 2008
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