Introducing AX64 Time Machine - hybrid imaging/snapshot software

I suspect you will have to wait to find out. The warm recovery function has not been released,,,,even as a beta,,,,,so no one will know the ans to your question at this time.

 

Hi Pete! There shouldn't be any problem BOOTing anything from the Windows BOOT Manager. All the BOOT Manager does is vector off to a totally separate BOOT environment for any of the options offered... they share nothing and supply anything they might need, self contained (usually an ISO file containing all that is needed.

 

Hi BG! Waj stated in his msg that inquiries would be accepted here in the forum as well as in their support forum... I assume they're now watching a bit closer since they got that heads up.

 

Greetings all! The issue that most concerns me at the moment is that WARM RESTORE is coming in v2. Since this is a major feature offered and advertised in V1, i.e. HOT RESTORE, and that feature has *NEVER* worked properly for most of AX64's users... I feel v2 should be a NO COST upgrade for existing users. After all, all they're delivering is essential capability that was advertised and promised in v1 and has not worked correctly to date.

If v2 turns out to be a cost upgrade, I would be very disappointed and disillusioned.. almost to the point of abandoning AX64 as a trusted solution.

Maybe Waj could shed some light on this upcoming upgrade...

 

AND, will they still support XP?

 

BINGO!

 

I'd settle for a no-cost warm-restore-enabled v2, followed by an upgrade-cost v2.1 with multi-partition support and whatever else they have planned.

 

My feeling exactly, Tatoo.

 

So would you agree that this thread is really only suitable for speculation and members (not developers) trying to assist each other with problems they encounter with AX64....Not withstanding Frog who has been a compendium of knowledge, there has been little help from those at the AX64 headquarters, a service downturn since ISSO handed it over.


"Unfortunately, we have neglected the Wilders forums as it does take a lot of time. We are extremely responsive via our support channel here however"


waj, ISSO was very active here and often grateful for the suggestions and feedback he received from some very knowledgeable members here, will you be doing the same?

 

It seems to me that expecting Isso level participation is going to lead to disappointment. As waj said "it does take a lot of time". I would expect that there is more likelihood of an increased presence when the beta is finally released, at least until the official release. This would make sense as it would make it easier to address multiple users similiar issues rather than dealing with them one at a time via the support page. For the day to day I would suggest that we not expect this thread to be a tech support site for AX64 personell (other than the VVP of Marketing Mr Froggie).

 

i also hope that v2 will be a no cost upgrade especially because many bought it already and it has not worked right for them mostly this whole time. i have not had to many issues but i do think that since mostly v1.x has been a long beta process im hoping they step up and offer v2 at no cost for existing customers.

 

All true, still it has to be said, due to a few less patriotic posts waj did surface from under his shell, lets be thankful for that, hmmm?

 

If I get this right then the warm restore is just an automated cold restore... I use cold restores only finding them more foolproof and have no problem with that - I use internal recovery module showing for 3 secs on each reboot. Easy, simple, practical. So why so much fuss about this "extraordinary feature" (warm restore)? Or am I missing something?

 

And an update from the AX64 support:

...we will aim for v2 release on 12 May...

Eagerly awaiting...

 

AFAIK warm restore will differ from a cold restore in that, like hot restore, it will only restore the changed sectors.

 

Got the point. Well, then that's different story as it could do the job really quickly, mainly if restoring recent and small changes. Useful feature...

 

Excellent, thank you for the info.

 

Hi guys

Taotoo is correct in that warm restore is for changed sectors, the feature will likely be the same mode as was used in the previous version of Real Copy, where it was called "fast rollback" and it would reboot and restore changed blocks only. I liked that feature and it worked solid, in my opinion it is a safer type of restore certainly compared to 'hot' restore inside the OS, but at the time they had issues with fast rollback to SSD drives for some reason, then they dropped this feature in the latest beta of Real Copy until they fix the SSD issue. In addition, it does appear their focus is on getting AXTM programmed with this fast rollback style feature which *should* be more stable in my opinion when it is in fact released, or at least I hope it is and that it takes care of the hot restore issues so many have had. I had no issues personally with hot restore using AXTM, but I do not have much security software on my system or other reported conflicting programs mentioned, but i actually would rather have the warm restore feature as to me it simply is a more stable manner to restore OUTSIDE the OS and lessen the chance for disk corruption in some cases.

I hope things come together for them, and certainly hope version 2 of AXTM is offered without charge to existing cusomers who paid for features that have yet to properly work consistently or at all for some. I agree 100% with Froggie and others regarding existing customers being offered v. 2 without charge. I do hope Wajamus (Nathan) will soon confirm their position regarding this phase.

Have a good day
Jim

 

I would appreciate a brief description of the version 2 changelog: in particular, will it (or won't it) include multi-partition support? In other words, will I (or won't I) be able to use it—finally, after all these long months.

Norman

 

I hate to keep asking about XP but I hope Ver 2 STILL supports XP. I know Isso wanted to keep supporting it!

 

Hi guys,

With the new version 2.0 coming, XP 32 bit will still be compatible and supported. Multi partition support is working but still requires more testing and continues development - so its inclusion in the public beta may or may not be available for our planned beta release around 12 May. This is our target date, no promises

As for how existing users will be treated regarding upgrade cost, I think it's very fair to offer a free upgrade if warm restore was the only addition!

Cheers


Waj

 

So does that mean no free upgrade? The way you word that to me sounds like "If the only new addition was warm restore then it would be fair to give it existing users for free BUT we've also done X and Y so we're going to charge for it" Am I wrong in understanding it that way?

 

Just did a hot restore which left the drive corrupted. ChkDsk seems to have fixed it.
Beta 1.4.1.48 on W7 64bit.

I guess cold is the way to go as not had a problem that way yet.

 

Hi SanyaIV,

Thanks for your question! I believe all Wilders Members should continue to get the discount. Moreover, I think all Wilders members with keys should also get a free license to upgrade!

The new version of AX64 does require a new key to activate the product, however most of you guys will receive one for free I believe.

We are not yet final what features will be in the final official release as it really depends on testing and how you guys react. In my opinion, if the only major feature we manage to push out to users is the warm restore then I think that this version should be offered for free to existing users.

However, features such as multi partition support, officially supported hardware independent restore, refreshed UI, warm restore etc cumulatively will most likely lead to existing users outside of Wilders to have to pay for an upgrade (with a sizeable discount).

Hope that answers your question!

 

Hope there will be one FREE basic (as now) version and a PAID one with all the new stuff (features i dont personally need).
But i surely dreaming ^^