Backup software & device

Discussion in 'backup, imaging & disk mgmt' started by Rico, Dec 9, 2018.

  1. Rico

    Rico Registered Member

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    For the PC challenged is today's backup/software, coming with external drives, reasonable replacement for Macrium?

    I do use Macrium paid. Recently my external desktop drive failed, so for the time being, I'm using an ancient Seagate USB drive.

    In the past I used to format any/all ext drives, & use Macrium.

    Are larger storage drives more apt to fail, than smaller capacity drives?

    EXT drives all about the same, get the best price, or is a brand mo better. I would think reliability longevity, would be, mostly equal across brands.

    AC powered, if you leave a usb drive plugged in isn't it always on, or can they switched off, without docking?

    It's been along time since I needed to shop for ext drive.
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    How's this for Karma - The day before, my new machine arrived I made a full backup (ext drive.). Then first thing installed security software, & start Macrium (backup new machine, Macrium did not see the backup drive, As it was dead CPR failed
     
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