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Discussion in 'backup, imaging & disk mgmt' started by hawki, Aug 24, 2021.

  1. jpcummins

    jpcummins Registered Member

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    I had hoped to learn from someone experienced with Acronis if the Acronis True Image 2017 software was bloated or if that happened later. I also was wondering if I would have a problem with Acronis when I registered and activated the program. I always understood that Acronis True Image was one of the best backup/restore programs on the market. Anyway, I would appreciate it if someone could supply me with this information. I will appreciate any further information and again will thank you in advance.

    John
     
  2. Hadron

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    The notion of purchasing a five year old piece of software is not something that I would concur with.
    I would move on from Acronis True Image.
     
  3. Brian K

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    Your choice. I don't use a secondary backup program as I've never experienced a failed restore from any imaging app.
     
  4. Osaban

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    I completely agree, why have a second backup program if the currently used one has never failed? Now if I were an MD or run a business with many customers, perhaps for my peace of mind I would create backups with two different programs, but as an ordinary user it isn't necessary IMO.
     
  5. Gaddster

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    Just download the True Image 2017 trial (direct links below) and test the software for yourself.

    http://dl.acronis.com/u/AcronisTrueImage2017_8065.exe
    http://dl.acronis.com/u/pdf/ATI2017_userguide_en-US.pdf

    500mb installer and occupies nearly 1gb of hard drive space.

    I installed it and you can see with the below screenshot. You can start a trial without registering an account with them.

    https://i.imgur.com/zZx7mFH.png
     
  6. EASTER

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    I'm no business (anymore), however using additional BackUp Imaging programs isn't so much a PC tech hobby of mine, as it is always probing for novel and yet undiscovered techniques. And best uses of those techniques. How they might apply to some special function drives my comparison interests. All in all these days i also learned that the best most reliable Imagers have greatly improved as bug reports and fixes over the years, months, and weeks have sharpened their capabilities and given the customer/user much more confidence in them then ever before.

    On topic. i confess that for me anyway Acronis still isn't (for whatever reason) impressed me near as much as others and that is been over the years too. Perhaps they are top notch now. I simply do not know. But i do know even Acronis certainly by now has managed to keep pace with industry leaders and customer's confidence.
     
  7. Gaddster

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    Acronis started out with excellent drive imaging software with clean looking interfaces and if I wasn't a hardcore Symantec Ghost user at the time. I'd have used True Image (especially the Echo version) without a second thought but then they kept adding features / bloating up the software,with each version that came out........It still amazes me that people bother with True Image (especially how it is now rentware, so you pay per year to rent an anti-virus suite that can also make images of disks / partitions).

    Many people fall for this gimmick of that they need to keep updating disk imaging software, which sure it benefits companies with more revenue but for people who just want to make / restore images. They rarely need updating and if it wasn't for UEFI / GPT / Secure boot. I would probably see extremely old disk imaging software still being used.
     
  8. jpcummins

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    I purchased Acronis many years ago when my operating system was XP. That software did exactly what I wanted which was to backup and restore. I purchased the software outright, I didn't have to renew it every year. Unlike anti-virus software, which I do subscribe to annually, I fail to see Backup/Restore software needing to update each year. I considered purchasing Macrium Reflect 8 but I have seen that users have been having difficulties with it. I am quite happy with Macrium Reflect 7 and have restored images with absolutely no difficulties. I considered Acronis True Image 2017 because I can pick it up on Ebay at a fair price and it is perpetual not an annual subscription. Additionally, I hoped it wasn't as bloated as the newer versions. The reason I use primary and secondary backup/restore software is my age and eyesight. I would hate to have to reenter all my programs because of a backup/restore failure. Regardless, I appreciate very much all of the replies, they have given me something to think about.

    John
     
  9. EASTER

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    Which is "EXACTLY" why i choose (3) different back up image programs instead of one.

    There is such a thing called Failsafe. And my personal preference is been to have a fallback measure in event a backup image fails or the software exhibits some distortion i wasn't expecting. Yes that demanded i invest in additional External Drives, however External Storage Drives are super reasonably priced anymore and the peace of mind and confidence far outweighs an unexpected catastrophic restore failure and definitely protects from having to reinstall to start from scratch again.
     
  10. cruelsister

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    That was like the best post ever (needless to say we are of the same mind about it).
     
  11. Chuck57

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    I just use 2. Macrium and recently added Aomei, both save backups to an external drive. I feel inadequate. LOL
     
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    Same as myself - i been pleasantly surprised at the ease of Aomei Backupper. It's a keeper in this camp.
    The other (2) is Macrium Reflect (surprise huh), and then of course the old trustworthy DriveSnapshot.
    A trio that makes for a solid backup plan.
     
  13. Chuck57

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    Aomei equals Macrium on this rig. About 12 1/2 minutes for 43.6 GB. Macrium is only slightly faster. Aomei looks like a keeper here. I use the Pro version, free lifetime with all upgrades for the first year.

    To stay on topic, I did try Acronis.... ONCE .... several years ago. Never again. I couldn't get it to do a clean backup. Every one was corrupted. I dumped it in a few days.
     
  14. EASTER

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    I tried Acronis tonight and it made me ill. I cannot believe the cheesy way they fashion that program GUI and OMG the stupid finger pointer is so infantile. Had looked everywhere and never found a viewer but even worse it couldn't even find my External Drive! I WAS going to trial run a backup with it, but the thing gives me the same willies it use to several years ago. Some things never change. :sick:

    Thank Goodness for the tried and true imagers that are eons ahead of Acronis and far friendlier as well as reliable. It was like messing with some concoction Microsoft might try out to see how it flies.
     
  15. Acadia

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    If you count the built-in Win 7 mirror image (not System Restore), I have seven. But Macrium is now the only one that I use for recovery (I still backup on all 7). I just like to play (and learn).
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  16. Gaddster

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    Many people really must like the current GUI as it first appeared in True Image 2015 and still remains in their current rentware. However their boot media has always had the clean (straight to the point) interface, which really should have been the interface for the installed version.

    My issue is many interfaces of even other disk imaging software is that the developers have not only tried to make their software have pretty colourful interfaces but have totally dumbed them down.......Sure I get it is done that way for cash grabbing reasons to attract new customers but there is people who like a plain interface and access to every option imaginable.
     
  17. cruelsister

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    No love for Veritas System Recovery (reincarnation of Ghost)? That's my prime secondary.
     
  18. moredhelfinland

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    I have to admit that sometimes i use pirated softwares, but if the software is good, really good, i will buy a legit license. Like for Image for Windows, Process Lasso etc. I was like wtf when i imaged my system drive vs freeware Macrium Reflect. IFW almost 50% faster than Macrium to make an imagefile of my system drive. My system drive also have OpenSUSE aka dual boot system. Restoring speed(used IFW USB stick) was amazing. So it was insta buy for me for sure.
     
  19. Acadia

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    Hmmmm, not familiar with that one. Perhaps an eighth program on my system?
    :cool:
    Acadia
     
  20. cruelsister

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    Symantec merged with Veritas and the old Symantec System Recovery was just renamed to Veritas. No bells, no whistles, just solid,
     
  21. moredhelfinland

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    Use a PBA OS loader, like Grub. Should prevent MBR tampering malwares. Someone can backup PBA and/or two sectors of the GUID system to file.
    Oh well...
     
  22. Chuck57

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    I forgot about Windows built in backup. I've never used or even looked into it. I assumed you had to have windows running to use it. If Windows won't boot, what do you do? Can you make a restore disk? I'll have to find it and read up on it.
     
  23. Acadia

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    Yes, I have a restore USB key, I forget how I made it but I think the MS program somehow talks you through it, all I can remember is that it was easy. The program is clunky with no options, but is extremely easy to use and has a reputation for being reliable. It really saved my skin once, about 10 years ago, before I had ever heard of Macrium, etc.
    Acadia
     
  24. EASTER

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    Suffice it to say, my very first restore flop and negative experience was with Acronis- of course that's been many moons and some windows versions ago, but gee, come on, these decades down the road and after you've become familar with some of the most reliable imaging programs the industry offers, and to be met with a current version of Acronis. Well it just about has sealed my opinion of that outfit for good. And here i was expecting a more modern approach. :cautious:

    However it does bare mentioning that it was a blessing in disguise. Back then after numerous frustrations it was suggested to try Drive Snapshot. Been going strong throughout every version of Windows since 98SE (no exaggeration either) without a single failure OR hiccup. DS is about as plain jane as they come but it is solid!

    Anyway glad someone brought up Image for Windows. Totally forgot that it is another very reliable imager in this camp although rarely sees action. Aomei Backupper? I was running the other way only a year or so ago after reading some various posts (elsewhere) and looking into it. Now i'm 100% hook, line, and sinker all in with them. Amazing product, super reliable, and fabulous yet user friendly GUI.
     
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  25. Gaddster

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    Symantec Ghost (Ghost Solution Suite) is still around and the recent update is June 2022...........Reincarnation of Ghost? Who are you trying to deceive? That software you mentioned was named "Symantec System Recovery" and was and still is absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with Symantec Ghost.
     
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