How to create bootable rescue DVD(s):

Hello whosmackey,

Do you mean as per the procedure I posted at #269 above?

Regards

 

Okay, I am new to this forum but not new to backup software. Is Acronis 9.0 ready to make BOOTABLE DVD's or is it still in a bug state?

no. out of the box as Acronis sells it.

ever heard of an ISO get jammed!

 

Hello jstar,

The latest build of True Image 9.0 Home (currently 3633) still has a number of problems, which you can read about if you follow the links in Post #273. However, if you use rewritable DVDs then you will be o.k. although, even then, there are still some constraints for which (fortunately) there are known workarounds. I've now used TI 9 Home Build 36633 to directly create numerous bootable images on DVD+RW and DVD-RW disks, which have been successfully verified via separate use of TI's Backup Archive Validation Wizard.

Regards

 

Hello,

I have Acronis True Image Workstation version 9.1 (build 3,71.

I want to take backup (or image, to be specific) of my entire Windows system residing on C:\ (used space: 9.47 GB, free space: 10 GB) partition having windows XP on a single DVD such that I should be able to restore it using this DVD when windows doesn't boot up at all.

Can someone kindly point me to step-by-step instructions for this? The reason am asking is because this thread is so huge and am not sure which directions apply to what I want.

If it matters, I also use Acronis Disk Director Suite 10.0 (build 2,117). I also have Nero, but am ready to buy any other such CD/DVD imaging software if needed.

Thanks.

 

Hi srikat,

Have a read of this previous thread titled <burn tib file to load as boot disk> and then make up your mind whether to use the procedure at Post #269 above or TI's new Direct to DVD imaging with Media Components feature.

Regards

 

create bootable acronis disk

hi all. you can create acronis bootable cd.
important: must install acronis rescue media builder
1. execute acronis create bootable rescue media
2. check following program
3. create standalone iso file
good luck.

 

Hi Guys there is some great info here but im wondering two things..

If I make the dvd with seperate 650 tib files for the same restore will it automatically load the next one in sequence

And the next is that I work with images that are all over 2 gb's - is there a way to make bootable dvd with that size image on it?

Many thanks

 

You can write an ISO file to a copyable dvd. The people who have trod this path and produced the 'Ultimate Bootable CD' are found at:

http://www.ultimatebootcd.com

This is a favourite disc of mine. Before you make the copy image you can include any other utilities that UBCD may have missed.

Hope this helps...
Bob

 

Hello jerryberry,

Please advise which Version and Build of True Image you are using and which of the above procedures you intend to use (quote the Post #).

Also, I'm not quite sure what you are asking in your first question. Please clarify.

Regards

 

Hi Bob,

a month or two back I went the BartPE route and was quite impressed with it. What is it about UBCD that you like in particular. I looked at it last week and seems packed full with more bells and whistles than I could every want. To boot BartPE takes me about 2 and a half minutes or less. To boot the default UBCD takes me more than 5 (enough time to make a cup of tea, which might be a good thing actually )

If all this comes down to is that UBCD has tons of plugins then presumably you could add these to BartPE or take them away as required. What then are you left with.

I would be interested to learn what you see as the relative pros and cons between the two.

Thanks

F.

 

Hi I'm using the mencorman method #26 and all is well until trying to restore the images back from the boot dvd ,everytime i try it says its not a valid file or is corrupted - i have tried different media - low burn rates - the same - the files on the hard drive used for files is ok as they are picked up fine if i just use them
any tips - almost there !! thanks

 

Hmm, most strange. You don't say which DVD recording application you use but, whichever, there should be a verify after burning option somewhere that you should be able to select. For Nero Burning ROM, you need to tick the Verify checkbox whilst a compilation is burning (see screenshot below). If TI can validate the image on your hard drive but your recording software subsequently fails to verify the image correctly after burning then there is clearly something wrong somewhere. Anyway, let us know how you get on.

Regards

 

thanks i tried that and also the md5 checksum method also to same problem. using nero 7 - bit wierd - gonna try with a different copy and diff nero version - will le t you know.

 

Jerry,

1. Are you saying that the image fails both Nero's integrated verification check and the MD5 checksum?

2. Also in your previous post you state:

Again, it's not clear what you mean. Please confirm that the split image file on your hard drive passes the True Image backup archive validation check.

3. Are you using an internal or external DVD recorder? If internal, is it connected to its own IDE controller port or does it share the same ribbon cable as the hard drive containing the split image?

Regards

 

Hi sorry for lack of info here's my best shot.....

1. Im using nero 7.

2. Image burning passes OK using the verifcation system in nero and also in the Md5 system the images come back as PERFECT.

3. My DVD - RW is +/- and a its an NEC cant remember the version (at work so cant check) but it was top of the range a year ago and all the lastest firmware updates have been applied. I have nothing to complain about it so far and I have used it to burn tons of different types of stuff without any beef.

4. The media is very good qual sony brand accurite stuff that was a lot of dosh. I also used some datawrite media and a panasonic dvd/RW one (that actually failed to burn on Writing lead out!!)hmmm forgot about that. So its actually 2 types of media.

5. The only thing different I have done in the proceedure is when I made the bootable rescue media at the start of the process I made an ISO and then mounted it in DAEMON tools to save a cd!!! thats all - I dont think that is it as I can boot in fine to browse to the files....?

6. As for my ribbon cable config I really havent had the sides open for a while so cant remember but I am going to try burning the dvd from my laptop that has a different version of nero and a different DVD/RW.

7. Just another thing that might help when I select the first image it DOESNT bring the partition imagery up like it doesn when you know its deffo going to work. I select the first image, doesnt display an image of the partition - click next then it says NOT A VALID TRUE IMAGE FILE OR IT IS CORRUPTED.

One thing I am keen to know is "when this works" (;-)) , lets say you have 5 or 6 images on one 1 DVD once you have started the first one recovering will you get prompted to load the second even though they are on the same location

Thanks for all your help on this so far!!!

 

Having tried and failled to get my head around BART I just have to ask -
why would anyone want to create a bootable rescue DVD ?

with acronis I have found no problem in making the ordinary Rescue DVD. This DVD allows me to make an image to another partition/ drive or external drive.
It also allows me to restore an image.

So why would I want to create a bootable reascue DVD ?

 

The basic reason is that the Linux drivers tend to lag the Windows drivers. Just because you can access hardware under Windows it does not mean that you can necessarily do the same from Linux. Note that this situation deteriorates as well, as if you later install some specialist hardware which comes with its own drivers, you can easily update your windows system. In the unlikely event that the hardware did ship with Linux drivers, you would be unable to update your rescue disk without going back to Acronis.

The reason you need the rescue disk is that it is not possible to carry out certain operations on the system partiton from within windows (e.g. a restoring the system partition from Windows). What the rescue disk does is allow you to boot up into another OS which does not have file locks on the hard disk system partition, and so allowing you to do things like restoration.

Now if you have Linux driver problems *and* you want to (say) restore your system partition you are screwed. What BartPE does is allow you to create a Windows boot disk, free of dependencies on the hard disk, and as a general rule has as much success accessing the hardware as the standard Windows installation did.

F.

 

Keep in mind that when using the Original Recovery Boot-CD by Acronis, you can "Verify Backup Archive Before Restoration" Before actually Restoring the Image. If the Image is BAD (corrupted), then you're HD remains UNBOTHERED, and Intact. You can simply Cancel the operation, and Reboot into Windows.

However, this is NOT the case using the BartPE Recovery Boot-CD. Doesn't matter if you select the "Verify Backup Archive Before Restoration", or Not. The C:/ partition ...will be Wiped out!!! Once you start the process, it's started!! No turning back. If the Image fails to Restore, then...you've got problems.

In some cases, I think it's a good idea to use the "Verify ....Restoration" option right BEFORE a Restore attempt.
I don't like how the BartPE Boot-CD takes this option away. This is one particular reason why I don't use it.

 

Hi again Jerry,

If the image passes Nero verification and the MD5 checksum then you can be pretty certain there is nothing wrong with the actual burn process. However this still begs the question I asked above - does the split image you have on your hard drive pass the TI verification/validation check? If it doesn't then there is no point in burning a bootable rescue DVD.

When you choose TI's "Manually split" option it calls each chunk (.tib file) of the split image a "volume". TI recognises these separate chunks as being part of a split image so, if the whole image is contained on one DVD, it doesn't matter which of the .tib files you select - TI will validate or restore the whole image without further input from yourself. However, if the number of chunks span 2 or more DVDs then, when subsequently validating or restoring the image, you need to insert the DVD containing the last volume first and then follow TI's prompts for subsequent disk swaps.

So, lets assume you instructed TI to split the image into 635MB chunks and it created 9 .tib files on your hard drive. You would then use Nero to create a DVD-ROM (Boot) compilation on the first DVD and include the first 7 (in numerical order) .tib files. The remaining 2 .tib files would then be burnt to a second DVD as a normal DVD-ROM (ISO) data compilation. To validate or restore from within the Linux based rescue environement, boot from the first (bootable) DVD. Once TI has finished loading, remove the first DVD and insert the second DVD (containing the last "volume") before proceeding to validate or restore the image.

You haven't said yet but in my reply at Post #284 I also asked which version and build of TI you're using. Please advise.

Regards

 

Hi - Its version 10!

I ticked the verification box when asked and it was ok. The files even work if I browse to the hard disk in the PC where they are stored - its just putting them on DVD that causes all the problems - but why I dont know.

Tonight Ill try different burner and version of nero - dont think it will do anything

 

Can you successfully create an image in Windows mode using TI 10's integrated direct to DVD imaging feature (best that you disable any third-party UDF packet writing software first)? If so, why not use it's capability to also include the Acronis bootable media components as detailed in my reply at Post #3 of this previous thread titled <burn tib file to load as boot disk>.

Regards

 

Great thanks. I have been lucky with ATI experiencing a couple of duff builds and a slow restore problem with an early build of 9. I have tried to make a Bart disk "just for fun" but never seem to get very far. Fortunately the Acronis disks work just fine for me so I don't really need Bart - just something I would like to do one day.

 

This post of cdo5's worked well for me.
Just make sure you have the OS installation CD to hand before you start, and if that does not come with SP2, get the SP2 installable to hand too. The rest is all piss and cake.

https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=839781&postcount=1

F.

 

I can vouch for that procedure being easy to follow ... finally made my BartPE with the True Image plug in. Only part I think needs modifying is where you find the True Image part on the menu. It's Go/System/Storage.

 

Thanks - I followed the instructions on https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=839781&postcount=1
and now I have a working disk.