Data Snapshot vs. Image for Windows (Bootitng)

[richrf]

Hi everyone,

Anyone have any experiences with these programs. I am trying to ascertain which one is more reliable under XP. I am also considering Image for DOS. Thank.

Rich

[Rui]

Hi richrf

After trying Norton Ghost and Acronis TI, I have switched to Image for DOS. I have tested it four tiimes and it worked very well in my system. No problem with backups, and restores went flawlessly. Image for Dos currently supports CD/DVD burning. I have backed up my 120 GB HD to two DVD-Rs. This is an apllication I definitely recommend.
On the other hand, Image for Windows didn't work well in my system, as the free add-on utility PHY Lock was not able to lock my HD.
Best regards
Rui

IFD is simple and is very robust. It is a stripped down version of Bootit ng. There is no need for a boot disc with Bootit ng.

[richrf]

Thanks for the help guys. How much data can fit on a DVD. Maybe I should get a R/W DVD drive instead of a external hard drive? Any comments?

Rich

Around 4.4 GB. Internal HD or removable HD will yield the fastest read/write speed. Writing to optical drive is a lot slower.

[richrf]

Thanks NOD32. An external hard drive it is.

Rich

An internal HD is faster than an external HD. To get the best of both, you can put an internal HD inside a quick release bracket that you can mount in your 5 1/2" drive bay.

[richrf]

Hi Nod,

Thanks for the tip.

Rich