Dell Inspiron 531?

[Steve1209]

Hi All,

I just bought a Dell Inspiron 531, I want to use Acronis TI 10.4942 to back it up to an external USB drive, I read post after post, the software works with one PC, it doesn't work with another PC, does anyone know does the software support my Dell? I'm wary the software works for certain PC configurations or certain Chipsets, it doesn't work for others. Would Norton Ghost be a better choice, I'd like to hear evidence on both sides, so I can decide.

Thanks,
Steve

[nb47]

They mean you can't put a backup from one to ANOTHER computer-possible if you clone it ; not sure though.There's some trouble with Vista though from what I read. I have XP on my Dell & Acronis works like a champ.............thank God!

[jmk94903]

-{ Quote: "Hi All,

I just bought a Dell Inspiron 531, I want to use Acronis TI 10.4942 to back it up to an external USB drive, I read post after post, the software works with one PC, it doesn't work with another PC, does anyone know does the software support my Dell? I'm wary the software works for certain PC configurations or certain Chipsets, it doesn't work for others. Would Norton Ghost be a better choice, I'd like to hear evidence on both sides, so I can decide.

Thanks,
Steve" }-Search the archives for Inspiron 531 or just 531 to see if your model has been reported in any post.

Probably the only real test is to download and install the trial version of TI 10. It will allow you to make a backup from Windows and to create a Recovery CD. You can't create a backup from the trial recovery CD, but you can validate the image you made in Windows.

As long as all your drives are visible from the recovery CD and the backup validates, then your system is supported.

If you have questions, bring them here for help or clarification.

Uninstall the trial version, buy the full version and install it and start backing up.

[Acronis Support]

Hello Steve1209,

Thank you for your interest in Acronis Disk Backup Software (http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/).

We recommend you to download and install the free trial version of Acronis True Image 10.0 Home (http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/download/trueimage/) to see how the software works on your computer. With the trial version of the product you will be able to fully use the Windows version for 15 days. The bootable rescue media will be limited to restore function.

You can find the detailed instructions on how to use Acronis True Image 10.0 Home in the respective User's Guide (http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/download/docs/).

Should you encounter any problems using Acronis True Image, please feel free to submit a request for technical support (http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/support/) or post any of them on this forum. We will certainly try to help you in resolving any issues.

Thank you.
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Marat Setdikov