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    Software to backup a partition?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Rami, Jun 15, 2007.

  1. Rami

    Rami Notebook Consultant

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    Is there any freeware that can work like norton ghost? I got two partitions on my hard drive, I want to backup the partition with Windows XP on it to my other partition so that I can restore it if needed. What program can do this? I also wonder if it is possible to restore it even if I change partition size or hard drive etc. Thanks.
     
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  2. GRZ530

    GRZ530 Notebook Consultant

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    IMO the best is Acronis True Image Home
    It back up image of 10Gb for 30 minute,quite fast :)
     
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    Dell_6400_fan Notebook Consultant

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    Unfortunately Acronis isn't freeware. However for the $49 online I'm sure it is worth it.

    I use Symantec Ghost 8 with a boot cd and burn directly to DVD's to create images. It does take a lot longer since the ghosting is DOS based and only burns @ 1x instead of 16x that my burner/disc supports.
     
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