Want to try FD-ISR!!!

Hi, i've been reading from this forums regarding this great software, FD-ISR. But before I'm going to try it, I just have some questions:

1. If the MBR failed, what is the best thing to fix/recover the MBR? Can fix it by using the fixMBR using the windows xp cd? what is the best solutions?

2. Is it ok to backup my system using any backup software while FD-ISR already installed?

Vaikz

 

Vaikz,
Ask Horizon DataSys for FDISR with the freeze function explicitely, then you will get the full version of FDISR.
This way HDS will be aware that users still want the complete FDISR, instead of a crippled one.

 

Thanks for the reply pete.

But I just have questions regarding the old version of FD from Raxco w/c a friend of mine uses. If the MBR is messed up, what is the best solutions to fix it...

 

Actually I really don't know what version he's using and where did he bought it. I just told him to take a visit at wilders or contact raxco about his concern.

For me, I really like software and all the good feedback you've given to FD. So I think should try to contact HDS and just follow ErikAlbert's advice.

Thanks a lot.

 

After reading https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=192540 I was curious enough to search for the software. I ended up at Raxco but going around in circles could find the intro page http://www.raxco.com/products/FDISR/ but nowhere any reference on how to buy it.
All the download / purchase pages seem to focus on defrag only

Reading the above of this thread I get the idea that maybe Raxco is actually not selling the product anymore - is this correct? Where would I go now and which product should I look for?

 

That is correct, Raxco isn't a reseller of FDISR anymore.

Horizon DataSys is the only official reseller of FDISR now :
http://www.horizondatasys.com/253715.ihtml
and that's where you can get a trial version and buy FDISR, if you like it.
Ask explicitly for the latest release of FDISR with the freeze function, because HDS removed the freeze function in FDISR, but you still can get it, if you ask for it.

 

ErikAlbert,

went ahead and have just installed the program.
May ask the resident expert two questions:

1) Doing my first snapshot now but realise it may take 4 hours. Can I continue working on my pc or should I stop the snapshot and reschedule until after work?

2) How to quickly check if my version had indeed the freeze function?

Cheers
Beethoven

 

Your initial SS shouldn't take 4hrs. The clock will speed up, believe me. In any case you can continue doing whatever is is your doing, except Do Not DeFrag w/ FD-ISR running.

Main GUI |Actions| --> Freeze, UnFreeze, Freeze Previous

...screamer

 

thanks Screamer for the screaming fast response

I can notice it getting faster already - so this is good.

What's not so good is that there is no freeze under action - may have to check with support. Hopefully they can sort it out.

 

If the folder "My Documents" is included in the snapshot, it will take longer of course. Since I don't have any volume numbers from you regarding system and data, I can't say anything.
ISR = Immediate System Recovery, not Immediate Data Recovery.

 

I am not too fussed about this first time taking a bit longer, especially as I can still work.

I am sure next time I would exclude some folders I backup anyway.

Have now lodged a ticket regarding the missing freeze function - let's see how they respond to this. How much of a deal breaker would you say this is?

 

Yes keep us posted, because I like to know HDS's reaction.
According my last readings on their website, they are still selling the complete version, but that's not true, because you received one without freeze.
I'm glad you wrote a ticket for this, after all you pay for the FULL version, which costs about $70.

 

Sorry to keep asking here but I am impatient and the help function within the Gui does not work.
Currently waiting for support to address this issue and the freeze query.

Can someone here perhaps already answer these queries?

1) I suppose that getting info on how to use the programm would be under help and apart from clicking the button, I should not have to do anything else?

2) I disabled Process Guard and RegDefend for the installation and first snap shot. Can I enable them now again or will they interfere with FD-ISR?
Based on the faq http://www.horizondatasys.com/255685.ihtml it's appears that disabling is only necessary during actual copying but if someone could confirm this, I would appreciate this.

3) I suspect you cannot disable or close FD-ISR as this would prevent it from doing it's work in case of a system failure?

While the original snapshot was intuitive, I guess to make full use of the program some manual or instructions are required. Is there any tutorial available apart from the "missing" help file?

 

Ok - just to report back - I have now been given the link to the correct file with freeze function and have downloaded and installed it.
So, while the normal download will be the latest file 3.21 build 205, you can still obtain the older version 3.2 build 202 with the freeze function.

I was also impressed by the responsiveness of the support team at Horizon DataSys

I am now trying to read through all the info and to play with the program. I am pretty sure I will be back with more questions but guess I will then open a new thread.

Thanks everyone for your assistance

 

Is there a version that supports FAT32?

 

No all versions of FDISR only support NTFS, nothing else. Read the system requirements, if you don't believe me.

 

FirstDefense needs the characteristics of the NTFS filing system in order to perform its magic. Fat32 will not allow the super huge files that FirstDefense uses to store and protect your hard drive. Simple answer: no, FD will not work with Fat32.

Acadia

 

Ordered from HDS on Nov.30 and put in a ticket. I just got the download! Yay
Now I must go back up the executable.

 

Congrats ahriman, you have now the most brilliant and reliable ISR-software, you can get. Good luck with it.

 

Thanks ErikAlbert!
I think I just made it under the line. Whew.
I'll uninstall the 'no freeze' version first, so...do you happen to know if my snapshots will work with the older version?