Introducing AX64 Time Machine - hybrid imaging/snapshot software

Discussion in 'backup, imaging & disk mgmt' started by Isso, Jan 18, 2013.

  1. Stigg

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    I suspect that people like Brian or perhaps Peter have not had any failures is because they absolutely know their stuff. If I had done more than 10,000 restores I would feel more comfortable too, not to mention that Brian clearly know not just the details of the programs but how settings will impact on recovery. I guess that's where experience and deep knowledge comes in. I am doing my regular backups and/or images and have done some restores with a number of different programs. At this point I feel most comfortable with SP because I know it better than the other programs. If I do a restore, I still hold my breath and suspect that if there is failure, it's most likely my fault and not the program. Having said that, I installed AX64 on 1 PC and have had just hot restores a few times without issues but given the many and varying issues reported by others, I am not updating my old version or choosing AX 64 as my default program. So despite not having had a negative experience myself, I still feel more comfortable using SP or Image for Windows on my main system. I also think this mammoth thread is not helpful for novices. Quite a while ago a new forum was hinted at where issues can be tackled individually - this was months ago but we are still adding and adding and adding to this thread. I doubt that any newcomer will start reading up on the 300 pages and 7500 posts in this thread to get started on a new program or check on an issue experienced.
     
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    I totally agree with you on this. Had I been new to this thread and had I even gone through the posts I would have been totally bewildered! I doubt I would have bothered with it especially with the Windows 64bit users having problems....I'm glad I was an early user of AX64...My experience on Win7 32bit has been flawless.
     
  4. Stigg

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    Hi beethoven.
    What the hell is SP? o_O


    PS: I have uninstalled AX64.
    It is not for me.
    I want something that offers reliability.
    That is the most important feature of any backup program, and this this does NOT have it.
     
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    It can be discussed in the other software thread. I looked at the website and just am not sure how I'd use any of the software.

    Pete
     
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    If our AXTM is developing the next version to be released soon, would you as a contributor please tell the people in charge to keep us, their customers informed so we can be confident we still have a working product? Thanks
     
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    Seems realy copy and AX64 merger has spoiled the party. No more AX64.
     
  9. TheRollbackFrog

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    Stigg, although it was created on a Windows 7 system, it should work fine.

    The RECOVERY MEDIA itself will be running its own local Windows 7 RECOVERY environment (on the ISO) and it's an imager... which means it really doesn't care what's in those disk blocks that it saved, as long as it meets the NTFS file standard and it contains OS-independent partition information... which every image does. Based on this, a successful RECOVERY MEDIA made under Windows 7 should be able to recover W7, W8, W8.1 and even W8.1Upd1. I also use my W7 RECOVERY MEDIA to COLD RESTORE XP systems very successfully. If the system you're recovering has some very special hardware associated with the HDDs/SSDs you might be recovering to, you may need another media made on that specific system... but other than that, things should go just fine.

    That's why once you have a solid RECOVERY MEDIA, you should use it for everything. The only reason you would need a new recovery media is if AX64 decided to change its imaging format (which it hasn't since Build 996) or they came out with some world ruling restoration speed change for COLD RECOVERY... which I doubt. There's certain things that have to be done for COLD recoveries and you can't really avoid that work.
     
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  10. bgoodman4

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    Hi Isso, ITS REALLY GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU, thanks for the update on AX64 development, much appreciated.

    Also, good luck with your new ventures. I wish I had a need for them but maybe you will come up with something I can use down the road.

    All the best to you.
     
  11. speedbump

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    Hi Isso, good to see you again!
    Good luck with the marketing and further development of AX64!
    I have had no problems with version 1.4.1.36 so far. It will be interesting to see what's different in the updated version.
    Regards, sb
     
  12. bgoodman4

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    While it was great to hear from Isso I just want to say that the repeated promise of a new release SOON is beginning to remind me of HDS incessant promises of a new release of Rx shortly and repeated failures to deliver. I am not saying that a release should be done before the program is ready but its very bad to promise something and then fail to deliver time after time. Some months ago we were told there would be an update a month. Does anyone remember how long ago that was, I am thinking it was 4 or 5 months ago but I could be wrong about this,,,,,and thats OK, like I said if its not ready I do not want it. But there have been at least 2 mentions of immanent releases over the past 2 or so months and now another one.

    My confidence in the folks behind AX64 is waning. Its a great shame that so much good will for the app has been squandered. Yes, Isso is a hard act to follow but ,,,,,,,,,,,,,
     
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    I think problems are more for the "Windows after Windows 7" users :)
     
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    Or those, like me, who are waiting for promised features such as multi-partition support or flexible scheduling, about which very little has been said in recent months.

    Norman
     
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    Sorry guys, twl, BG, aigle, norman I know that you've been waiting for a long time for the new version with the promised features. Unfortunately I'm no longer making the decisions on new releases, all I can say, based on the information that I have is that the program is close to be released.

    speedbump - thanks man, it's good to hear some positive feedback :)

    Froggie, you are the best VP of support! :thumb:

    Isso
     
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    SUPPORT!?!?!? That's "Marketing," Boss... I don't do panty hose unless they're ON!
     
  17. Acadia

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    Oh, shoot, several things to say here. I was chomping at my lips trying to keep silent but ...

    -- 64-bit has worked perfectly since forever on my 2 systems, but both are Win7.
    -- as to added features, partitions, etc.: KEEP IT SIMPLE as Isso originally created this program for the best. There are at least a couple excellent programs that will do that for anyone wanting such features.
    -- Froggie, don't let up, PLEASE. Almost every program has someone who becomes an expert who is not affiliated or paid by the company. FirstDefense/IR certainly had one. We all need someone outside the $$$ to give us their expert opinion, someone NOT being paid to give us their gut feeling.
    -- And finally (my opinion, so take it for what its worth, probably next to nothing) ... to the company itself, PLEASE let ISSO back into the decision making, after all, it was his decisions that brought most of all into this thread in the first place.

    Acadia
     
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  18. SanyaIV

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    I currently have a Samsung 830 Desktop Series SSD which is 256GB, I'm thinking about getting a Samsung 840 Pro Series SSD which is 256GB to have as my System drive and then use my current 830 series as the backup drive. My question is, is it possible to take a snapshot of my current system drive which is the 830 series SSD and then restore it to the new 840 series SSD using AX64? I hope my question is clear enough to understand. =S
     
  19. TheRollbackFrog

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    Sanya, this should be no problem. AX64 can restore its saved partition(s) to one of two places... the ORIGINAL partition that it came from, or a brand new UNALLOCATED disk that is at least the same size or bigger than the original partition set.

    Since the (2) SSDs you mention are the same size, it should work just fine. BUT, the new one may be a few kBs smaller and that would cause a problem. If it's the same size or larger it should work fine. DO NOT pre-partition the new SSD, it must be completely unALLOCATED... no partitions. During a typical AX64 restore, when it cannot find it's original partition, it will offer the new drive as a possibility... AS LONG AS IT's THE SAME SIZE OR LARGER.

    Go ahead... have some fun!
     
  20. aigle

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    Thanks, I have nothing but good wishes for you. Let's hope for the best.
     
  21. SanyaIV

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    Thanks Froggie, lets just assume that the new drive is a few KB smaller, what are my options then? Also, will the hidden system partition be a problem? I assume I should restore with MBR and hidden partition ticked/enabled?

    Edit: Actually due to some other issues I might end up re-installing Windows yet again when I get my new drive... I swear to god there is something wrong with my disc, always SOME sort of problem, latest problem is that HIPS in CIS blocks all autostart applications from starting without any rules to do so... can't seem to fix it even with clean re-install of CIS... I'm getting tired of all these re-installs of everything.. -__- I think I'm on the 5th or 6th re-install this year, always some sort of system breaking issue that I don't notice until after setting everything up.
    Edit 2: Disregard the edit above, I fixed it by disabling UAC, rebooting, enabling UAC again and then rebooting yet again. Stupid but it did fix it somehow. <_<
     
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  22. silver0066

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    I am about to purchase a new system. I have a choice of BIOS or UEFI. I do not want to change my imaging program from AXTM to another.

    I am running Win 8.1 64 bit.

    Has anyone been successful in restoring using AXTM, both hot and cold, with UEFI? GPT?

    Many thanks,

    Silver
     
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  23. michaelwileman

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    Yes my machine is UEFI and GPT use time machine with no problem,i am using version 1.4.1.48 if that helps.
     
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    same here with Win8.1 upd 1
     
  25. Reposed

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    Running Windows 8.1 and hot restore is failing about once every four restores. Cold restore has been flawless. When is the touted "warm restore" going to be available? Also, am I to understand that this product is no longer in "active" development?
     
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