What Backup Option are you using?

[pjiv]

ok, let's see what this does...

[thehotrod]

TI9
Along with other products to keep "My Documents" and files back'd-up more frequently.

[snowbound]

No vote because i'm not. ;)


snowbound

[WSFuser]

currently i use true image 8 which works very well. i will try TI9 once it becomes significantly more stable and the bugs are worked out.

[Ailric]

I use RestoreIT 6.5. I can make (or delete) full and incremental backup points and even make a bootable DVD image!
TI 8.0 didn't allow me to even create an image on my DVD but did a nice job with the secure zone. Looking forward to trying a fully functional TI 9 or 10.

[Floppy]

I use TI8 latest build and have used it since it came out minor bugs that have been fixed nothing really like live or death....

Now it is though I done a trial of TI9 and that rendered all my TI8 images kind of useless even though they were checked and worked many times b4 the trial installed...

TI8 yes as long as you not dumb like me and use TI9 to restore a TI8 image just to make sure it is backward compatible.... I have lost all my wifes designs... It would be fine but theire worth a lot of time and money....

[YeOldeStonecat]

TI8 for my laptop....else, home PCs have My Docs doing a copy to my SBS Server shares.

[Slovak]

How come "none" isn't an option? or secandary hard drive?

[squash]

C: (Windows partition)
System Restore
Backup to image file on D: partition (Ghost 8)
Back to DVD

D: (My files)
Backup to image file on C: partition (Ghost 8)
Backup to CD-R and USB flash drive

[nod32.9]

DriveImage 5 or BootitNG.

[stalker]

There is this "Drive Imaging Tool" to image backup and restore logical drives and partitions formatted with FAT 12, 16, 32 and NTFS from Runtime Software called DriveImage XML and it's FREE for home users. You can even run DriveImage XML from a WinPE boot CD.

Here is a link to program's page:

http://www.runtime.org/dixml.htm


And here is a short description:

-{ Quote: "The program allows you to:
- Backup logical drives and partitions to image files
- Browse these images, view and extract files
- Restore these images to the same or a different drive
- Copy directly from drive to drive

Image creation uses Microsoft's Volume Shadow Services (VSS),
allowing you to create safe "hot images" even from drives
currently in use.

Images are stored in XML files, allowing you to process them
with 3rd party tools. Never again be stuck with a useless
backup!

Restore images to drives without having to reboot." }-


/EDIT: P.S., I've found yet another FREE disk/drive imaging program. It's a program called Drive SnapShot for Windows NT/2000/XP (currently version 1.3) from this page: http://www.drivesnapshot.de/en/index.htm. If anyone is intersted in more of them; here is a thread on Winforums.org where I found the second one: Drive Image software (http://forums.winforums.org/showthread.php?t=10952)


stalker

[Blackcat]

-{ Quote: " P.S., I've found yet another FREE disk/drive imaging program. It's a program called Drive SnapShot for Windows NT/2000/XP (currently version 1.3)." }-
This is NOT free.

From Tom Ehlert's Home page;

"The Trial ware version has a build in time limit of approx. 30 days, after which it won't backup any longer. There are no other restrictions in the Trial ware version.

You are allowed to use Snapshot for a 30 day period, after which you must either BUY it, or stop using it."

[anonymoususer]

I believe DrvImagerXP is FREE:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Back-Up-and-Recovery/DrvImagerXP.shtml

I also use DriveImage XML, ATM by the way...

[ice60]

this is free too.
www.partition-saving.com

i can't get to the page but you can see the page below. the download version is up to V3.01 i think.
http://web.archive.org/web/20041125094511/http://www.partition-saving.com/

[manOFpeace]

No choice for me. I would save whatever emails I may want to CD, the rest doesn't really matter as it is a recreational computer. :)

[zapjb]

I voted Ghost or some other Imaging software. But It's Acronis MigrateEasy 6.:P

[mercurie]

This poll should have had a few more choices and Ghost should have been a seperate choice IMHO. ;)

[myluvnttl]

TI8 for me, I am getting concern on Acronis products new version.

[dadkins]

This older laptop, I use v7.
My newer laptop, I use v8.
Both versions work perfectly on the respective machines. ;)

[Mr2cents]

I use "Winrescue".

[doug6949]

I tried Ghost and did not like it. So I built another computer to take over when this one dies. Building/loading a new computer is less irritating than using Symantec software.

[Green Giant]

I use WinRescueXP (www.superwin.com) and System Restore Contol from Camtech. The latter makes controlling System Restore easy in that I can make extra Restore points automatically , in addition to the daily default setting. I have also set it to delete old points after 30 days. Both of these programs are shareware.

[Antarctica]

-{ Quote: "This poll should have had a few more choices and Ghost should have been a seperate choice IMHO. ;)" }-

I agree with this.I did not vote because of that.

Anyway I am using Image for Windows.:)

[Leapfrog Software]

This poll is a bit warped. It should have "Ghost" as stand-alone, and another for "Other". I did mark Ghost, but I do use others. Here is a rundown of my favorite apps.

I configure my Servers as follows:
For hardware failures (13% of the failures): GHOST
http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoffice/products/backup_recovery/ghost10/

For software failures (87% of the failures): Peer-ISR or FirstDefense-ISR
http://www.peersoftware.com/solutions/peerisr/peerisr_server.asp?sol=isr&pid=isrs
http://www.leapfrogsoftware.com/product_info/first_defense/
I take a snapshot right before I touch the server. If a patch or service pack blue screens, I am back up and running in milliseconds, at the state right before all heck broke loose. I take another snapshot after I have determined that the system is running in a "good" state. If something happens between the time I touch it again (could be weeks or months), I can instantly boot back to the state at which I did last touch the system when it was working like a champ.

For data synchronization among Servers: PeerSync
http://www.peersoftware.com/solutions/peersync/ps_server.asp?sol=ps&pid=pss

I configure my Workstations as follows:
For hardware failures (13% of the failures), I use GHOST with a “generic” build of Windows (reduced to only 400Mb so it fits on a CD), created over a year ago and never needed to update, that works in my homogeneous environment. I then am able to grab the latest Peer-ISR archive and boot it bringing the workstation to date.

For software failures (87% of the failures), I use Peer-ISR or FirstDefense-ISR to “Freeze” the desktop. This has eliminated almost all support calls where folks used to have issues with spy-ware, key loggers, viruses, and right down to the “My icon on the desktop to launch Word is gone, I can’t function today until it is fixed”. You IT types know exactly what I am talking about. If a trouble arises, the employee reboots the computer, and the problem is fixed. If a problem does persist, it is typically a hardware issue (Spilt coffee in the keyboard again!)

[Peter2150]

Based on the options offered, I can't vote, so I don't backup.

[Smokey]

Symantec LiveState Recovery

[The Hammer]

-{ Quote: "Based on the options offered, I can't vote, so I don't backup." }-So expand the options, be a rebel. :P

[Leapfrog Software]

Hey Peter, how about not based on the above options. What kind of backup software do you use and how do you use it?

[Peter2150]

-{ Quote: "Hey Peter, how about not based on the above options. What kind of backup software do you use and how do you use it?" }-

I use Image for Windows to do a complete disk image. I do this about once a week. I also to a First Defense-ISR archive refresh daily. This can serve as a backup to the image. Finally I use a directory synchronize program to keep the My Documents area(where all my data is) current. All backup data is kept on external drives.

I also own Acronis Trueimage, Ghost 2003 and Dantz Retrospect 7.0. I've pretty much stopped using these.

Pete

[NAMOR]

-{ Quote: "This poll is a bit warped. It should have "Ghost" as stand-alone, and another for "Other". I did mark Ghost, but I do use others. Here is a rundown of my favorite apps.

I configure my Servers as follows:
For hardware failures (13% of the failures): GHOST
http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoffice/products/backup_recovery/ghost10/

For software failures (87% of the failures): Peer-ISR or FirstDefense-ISR
http://www.peersoftware.com/solutions/peerisr/peerisr_server.asp?sol=isr&pid=isrs
http://www.leapfrogsoftware.com/product_info/first_defense/
I take a snapshot right before I touch the server. If a patch or service pack blue screens, I am back up and running in milliseconds, at the state right before all heck broke loose. I take another snapshot after I have determined that the system is running in a "good" state. If something happens between the time I touch it again (could be weeks or months), I can instantly boot back to the state at which I did last touch the system when it was working like a champ.

For data synchronization among Servers: PeerSync
http://www.peersoftware.com/solutions/peersync/ps_server.asp?sol=ps&pid=pss

I configure my Workstations as follows:
For hardware failures (13% of the failures), I use GHOST with a “generic” build of Windows (reduced to only 400Mb so it fits on a CD), created over a year ago and never needed to update, that works in my homogeneous environment. I then am able to grab the latest Peer-ISR archive and boot it bringing the workstation to date.

For software failures (87% of the failures), I use Peer-ISR or FirstDefense-ISR to “Freeze” the desktop. This has eliminated almost all support calls where folks used to have issues with spy-ware, key loggers, viruses, and right down to the “My icon on the desktop to launch Word is gone, I can’t function today until it is fixed”. You IT types know exactly what I am talking about. If a trouble arises, the employee reboots the computer, and the problem is fixed. If a problem does persist, it is typically a hardware issue (Spilt coffee in the keyboard again!)" }-

Anyone know whats the difference between these two products?

http://www.leapfrogsoftware.com/product_info/first_defense/

and

http://www.raxco.com/products/fdisr/

[Leapfrog Software]

Leapfrog Software is the creator of the Immediate System Recovery engine. They do not *typically* sell directly to the public. Their technology is distributed in 2 ways: a) they work with a variety of software development partners to OEM to the technology and/or b) private labeled the product under various product names. This method of distribution provides increased awareness, market share, and revenues to their partners. The demo found on the www.leapfrogsoftware.com website is primarily used for these clients.

Here is a list of known direct-to-public private label vendors:

Company Name: PEER Software
Product Name: Peer-ISR
http://www.peersoftware.com/solutions/peerisr/peerisr_server.asp?sol=isr&pid=isrs

Company Name: Software Pursuits
Product Name: BootBack
http://www.spursuits.com/bootback/

Company Name: Raxco Software
Product Name: FirstDefense-ISR
http://www.raxco.com/products/fdisr/

FYI: I have found no feature differences between the above private labels, so you get the pick the company that you are most happy with.


I hope this helps.

[Acadia]

for affiliation between Leapfrog and Raxco:
http://rcpmag.com/reviews/article.aspx?editorialsid=523

Acadia

[forty]

Ghost is all that works for me. I learned the hard way to use what works on your system and not want you want to work.

[NAMOR]

Thank you very much Zoolander64 and Acadia.

[the Tester]

I use Drive Image XML.;)

Drive ImagerXP and all programs by Lexun Freeware are no longer supported.

http://www.lexundesigns.com/LexunFreeware/

[emt]

Ti 8 using 2 harddrives - disk cloning system from one drive to the other monthly and checking by jumper switching that either drive can start computer. Each drive has entire os. Ocassionally I have to change drive letters through disk manager if I want to use both drives at the same time. Never delete orig. drive info during disk clone until you verify new cloned disk will start system. Then remove old drive if needing extra security. Some motherboards apparently cannot restart computer if both identical drives are plugged in, But I have had not had problems on two computers by simply switching drive jumpers within each computers motherboard. Of course I may loose 1 month of data if not on a cd etc, but I'm a home user & would not miss it.

[pvsurfer]

Well, my sig tells most of the story... However, last year I had to become a 'road-warrior' (acquiring a notebook). It was vital to backup my many newly created files on the road, and I soon found out that True Image, which works great with HDDs, was totally lame backing up to DVDs. A fellow road-warrior recommended NTI Backup NOW! 4 and it's become my preferred solution for backing up to DVDs... Works great.

~pv

[chrisretusn]

I will just keep it simple. No imaging software in use here.

[Alphalutra1]

Why bother, my setup is sufficient, and if my computer gets hosed, there is always room for buying another faster one:P

Alphalutra1

[Osaban]

I have Ghost 2003 and Ghost 9, and I prefer Ghost 2003. I don't find them convincing but I must admit I didn't spend enough time trying out all the possibilities offered.

[TonyW]

The title in the forum asks what backup option one is using, and my answer is an online backup service. As to imaging software, I don't use one.

[sweater]

I still don't use any of these backup softwares now. I have to look for more knowledge bout this...and hmmmn...there are freewares available out there that I can possibly tests. :dry:

I can be content on using my Nero to backup some of the important files and programs on CD's, Windows XP Sytem Restore and if still it couldn't be returned back to my happy days of registry settings then I can use one of the ERUNT's daily backup files it made of the registry. :D

I am more interested now on upgrading my hardwares rather than on buying or installing additional programs that I can be even be live without them. Besides, pc's softwares/hardwares tech are evolving like speed of bullets. :blink:

[Nick Rhodes]

I backup important files to my server, and that is mirrored (manually) to an external hdd.
I also backup to cd/dvd every once in a while (used to be more regularly before I had an external hdd)