How Do I Create Full Image to DVD

[FourierXForm]

Hi,

Going through the FAQ's, manual and some posts, it seems unclear on how to create an image on my hard drive to a DVD.

I have an IBM X41 Tablet PC with a MATSHITA CD/DVD RW. I have the latest Acronis TI 9 build 2323. I insert my blank DVD in to my drive. I then choose to backup my entire disk from Acronis TI. After about 40 minutes (with approximately 50 minutes to go) I get a read error. In the lo file are two error messages:

Error: Module 1 - Code 502 (0x101F6)
Operation with partition "C:" was terminated.
Details:
Read error (0x70003)

Error: Module 100 - Code 5 (0x640005)
Operation has completed with errors.

Is it possible to perform a full backup while the OS is in use? Do I have to perform this from a boot disk? I haven't worked with an image creator since the old Norton Ghost which was easy. I am having alot of problems thus far. Please advise. Thanks!

[noonie]

I assume your dvd writer is in the dock. Ti does not write directly to dvd.
Easiest is to boot with ti cd and send your image to a network drive, then burn after. If you want your hidden predesktop area to be imaged you must make it visable in bios first.

[FourierXForm]

-{ Quote: "I assume your dvd writer is in the dock. Ti does not write directly to dvd.
Easiest is to boot with ti cd and send your image to a network drive, then burn after. If you want your hidden predesktop area to be imaged you must make it visable in bios first." }-

Thanks for the reply!! Yes, my dvd writer is in the dock. If TI does not write directly to DVD, then why does it give it as an option? I have seen it listed in the manual and FAQ's, it's just a little unclear. I purchased this product mainly for that purpose.

[Menorcaman]

Hello FourierXForm,

Perhaps this <previous reply of mine> (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?p=630916) can provide some additional clarification.

Regards