Restore software-what is your choice?

FirstDefense-ISR is the fastest recovery solution, I've ever seen and ShadowProtect is only needed when FDISR can't fix it.

 

Norton Ghost has never failed me so I stick with it.

 

I messed my registry with a stupid thing, and now I've to format my PC...

After format, I will take a look at the FirstDefense-ISR, or at least starting to backup my system regulary because the System Restore is a great S**T...

 

I don't have any experience with this type of software, but from what I read I really liked the concept of RollBack Rx, but it have problems when we want to defrag the system
The version 8.2 will have a solution for that...

Paragon Hard Disk Manager now have a new feature, the Backup Console, that seems similar to FirstDefence-ISR, but I still have to test them...

I'm looking for a solution to recover my system from some problems, but seems difficult to choose...

 

Immediate Rescue = FirstDefense-ISR

Imaging Rescue = Paragon Drive Backup Pro


Paragon absorbs EVERYTHING of FD-ISR and nicely replaces in again like b4.


I actually use Rollback Rx on another PC but it doesn't hold a candle to FD-ISR in my own TRUST department.

 

Acronis True Image. Have used versions 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0 and never had a failure to restore.

Regards

Menorcaman

 

ShadowUser for safe surfing and Acronis TI 9 for real emergencies.

I've been using SU for almost 2 years, and Acronis for a year without a single issue.

 

Hello.

I voted for FD-ISR as I am using it, but looking more into RollbackRx lately. Not that I had problems with FD-ISR, just out of curiosity...

There should be a separate poll for imaging software. The contendants here do different kind of job.

Cheers.

 

First Defense IRS+ Paragon Hard Disk Manager 8.5

 

The fact is you can do so much more with FD-ISR then Rollback Rx can offer right now thanks to it's creation feature of (10) snapshots and unlimited archives. Rollback can't do that.

For the huge customizations enthusiast like myself, FirstDefense affords you to customize each and every snapshot to your own creative designs and allows you to archive the same so you never lose your handiwork.

Another Super-Kool Freeware Desktop Enhancement i'll share with members:

DeskProjection

 

Hi Easter,this site is redflagged by Site Advisor!??!

 

What kind of question is that?

 

Sorry,but thats not a question,rather a statement (be cautious),McAfee Site Advisor has something to tell yu.

 

If that link was not safe i wouldn't have posted it.

I don't put as much stock in Site Advisor's as some come to depend on. They are known to issue FALSE misleading data.

I hit that site a dozen times before and again today without even a pop up. So what is the concern exactly?

 

i dont questening your integrity as you may think so,but i have to rely on something that saved my butt a few times in the past.And for "So what is the concern exactly"have a talk with McAfee.

 

I suggest you stay away from there then if McAfee tells you to, but as for me having a talk with McAfee, that would be the same as talking with Norton.

BTW, and FWIW, System Safety Monitor tells me the T.R.U.T.H.

 

Rollback Rx = BSOD-killer.
Rollback Rx = fastest snapshot backup/restore method, I've ever seen.
Rollback Rx = works with multi-boot systems
Rollback Rx = multiple work/test environments
Rollback Rx = Uninstaller and Installer of softwares
Rollback Rx = Super cleaner
Rollback Rx = total freedom in how to use it
Rollback Rx = userfriendly, reliable, versatile, etc. etc. etc.
Rollback Rx = Almost unlimited snapshots
Rollback Rx = Allows user to set password to protect from unauthorized users
Rollback Rx = More secure than most against programs like Killdisk
Rollback Rx = Easy to purchase. At Raxco under products I don't even see FDISR listed. Am I missing something? If I am I apologize.
Rollback Rx = Ability to freeze a snapshot basically like some other programs
Rollback Rx = Ability to recover individual files/folders while in another snapshot
Rollback Rx = Ability to disable direct disk I/O on some chipsets
Rollback Rx = User can schedule snapshots at various times
Rollback Rx = Delete snapshots automatically after they are a certain number of days old
Rollback Rx = As far as I know know other software can view its data, so corrupting its data with malicious software would be very hard imho.
Rollback Rx = etc....

I'm glad we can all choose the software that fits our needs. Hope you didn't mind I borrowed your format.

Not sure why you say Rollback can't do unlimited archives since as far as I know it can and it also will do way more than 10 snapshots. As far as customizing goes it seems you must not have looked into Rollback very much because from my experience it is way more customizable.

Thanks,

Chris

 

Long time no talk Peter. Hope all is well with you. Well as far as off disk archives Rollback can do store these as well. Although I am not quite sure what you mean when you say different configs. Can you please elaborate on this.

Thanks,

Chris

 

I would agree with you that ease of use for off disk snapshots does belong to FDISR but that does not mean Rollback can not do it which is what it looked like Easter was saying. Both programs do have their benefits as you have mentioned and glad to see you have implimented Rollback with FDISR and given it another chance.

Thanks,

Chris

P.S. Congrats on becoming a Mod Pete!!

 

Hi Chris, it's been a while since I've seen you around here... How's the guy who first turned me on to my all time favorite program, Rollback Rx. Once I look past my 'heart attacks' from RB's earlier builds, I must say I now can't live without it!

Take care, pv

 

I'm doing good and I hope you are too! I'm glad Rollback is working out for you as much as it is for me. I hope to start becoming more frequent in the forums again.

Thanks,

Chris

 

Acronis True Image for full restore capability.
FD-ISR on modern Desktops - using freeze
DeepFreeze to be used on laptops and old desktops. FD-ISR frozen snapshot takes far too long on boot and reboot on my laptops and old desk machines.

comments made earlier say that newly installed programs are lost on rebooting with DeepFreeze. This may have been true earlier but is not longer the case.
Deepfreeze can be set to reboot any number of times in thawed mode to allow for ne programs. I also like the way that defrag remains correct after reboot which was a problem with FD-ISR and Perfect Disk.

I know it costs money to buy several but all of the programs considered have advantages and disadvantages depending upon hardware and ways the machine is used and.

 

Hi Chris

I think theres some confusion so allow me to be more specific so it helps. In my statement that Rollback Rx cannot do that i have to ask this, and then perhaps you can see what i was referring to specifically. I apologize for the vagueness of my simple line and out reply.

Does Rollback in creating snapshots make COMPLETE snapshots or only create a single COMPLETE snapshot with files/folders etc. which all other (considered snapshots) are but references or a fraction either of or added to the "one" main snapshot.
Not to say that isn't a beneficial space saving concept for many which it does seems to offer, but in my statement earlier i need to clarify i'm speaking of creating COMPLETE snapshots and COMPLETE archives, hence the space differentials between the two recovery programs.