Introducing AX64 Time Machine - hybrid imaging/snapshot software

AX64 Problems with NAS Storage

They continue ... I installed v1.4.1.36 over 1.3.0.7, then reverted back to 1.3.0.7 (W7 32 bit):

1. 1.4.1.36 added AX64 to the boot screen, ok, but it doesn't work with my NAS drives. After booting into AX64 from the boot menu, the backup browser doesn't show any drives at all (including the drive mapped to my NAS). If I revert to 1.3.0.7 the backup browser (v1.2.0.7) shows all available drives.

2. None of the versions ever "remembers" my chosen/default path to the NAS drives for mapping (or the credentials) - they should be stored somewhere - after all AX64 remembers the path and credentials for a backup.

3. Since v1.4.1.36 doesn't work, how do I get rid of the boot menu entry?

 

Re: AX64 Problems with NAS Storage

The same menu that you did the INSTALL from (Create Recovery Media) in 1.4.1.36 offers an unINSTALL option.

 

Any info on fixes concerning the new beta 1.4.1.43? What's changed and how it's working?

 

DO NOT load this on your system until you hear something from AXdev and Co... there are compatibility issues with existing backups.
Edit: It only sees BASELINEs (and with the wrong reference date) and cannot see incrementals. Stay away for a while...

 

Not working well for me, only one backup showing, 14 years 2 months ago, and "open other backup's" still not working for me on local storage. windows 7 64 bit

 

Yes, I found this out the hard way. Did a cold restore and was able to read the old snapshots. I can't imagine why this was ever put up......

 

Dagrev... it's a BETA without explanation! Why would you ever put it up, especially after asking what anybody might know about the Beta first... "just to try it?" That's not a very good practice... if you care about your system at all.

Most times, when something like this happens, a COLD restore is NOT required. Just use your previous AX64 installer and re-install the older version of the application... all will be fine when you reBOOT following the reINSTALlation.

 

Just a general recommendation, folks... many of you are tracking both the TEMP and BETA folders on the AX64 site. TEMP contains official releases and are available... BETA is the WILD WEST SHOW. If you try a BETA without hearing privately from one of AX64's developers or publicly, in this group, from same... be prepared for the worst, and pls don't blame it on the developers. The BETA folder is not an "ofishul" PUBLIC folder, and as such, is purely a USE AT YOUR OWN RISK area.

That said... just be careful and know how to return to where you came from.

 

Points taken. I'm no tech person but understand Beta testing and know it it is very risky, and am always prepared to undo potential problems. I just never tested a Beta that was known not to work (almost at all). My surprise here is that it seems this was not even ready to be a beta given it's known problems and it's certain failure. (Given the "DO NOT load this on your system until you hear something from AXdev and Co... there are compatibility issues with existing backups." I get that testing is to find problems but it seems this needed no more testing than a couple of in-house PCs to indicate there were serious problems needing more attention before even a BETA.

And I agree, test at your own risk. Your words are sound advice.

 

don't misunderstand "early betas" and "public betas"

AX64 is not Comodo or ESET with their "betas" that where heavily internally tested by their own staff before releasing it into "public betas" (done just to iron the product from lesser bugs).

 

Thanks. Apparently AXTM does their beta's differently than all others I've tested. Nothing wrong with that, its just the first time I've run across such non working beta. And good to know!

If I did, I didn't intend to come across as negative towards the good people at AXTM. I was just surprised. It's a very promising program and the people there have been great in personal discussions.

 

You give Comodo way too much credit.

 

I couldn't have said it better if I tried.

 

Hello,

FYI... On a side note, beta version 1.4.1.43 also does weird on a completely fresh install (removing old version completely, reboot, renaming backup folder, installing new version, reboot). See attached image below (was taken from Backup Browser immediately after doing initial backup). I would definitely wait to hear from either Isso or wajamus before installing and using the latest beta...

 

Kent, what's not to understand in the image? That's obviously a snapshot of a panel in the TARDIS on Doctor Who. It can be condensed or expanded as desired to show the time continuum and where one is at in relation to same. Clear evidence that AX64 is stolen tech from the TARDIS.

 

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Hello Kent,

Thank you for your feedback. I'm looking on this issue now.

Best regards,
Iurie
AX64 Developer

 

Hello Iurie,

Thanks for the reply.

One other note... I left 1.4.1.43 on for a bit and did a couple of manual backups and an automatic one. None of these appeared in the Backup Browser, only the initial baseline backup. Needless to say, I did not get as far as to trying any restores because of this. I reverted back to 1.4.1.36 for the time being as it is working flawlessly here on my system.

 

Hello Kent,

That's valuable information.

Thank you,
Iurie
AX64 Developer

 

Hello Iurie,

You are most welcome... If you need any other information, just ask ...

 

Hello,

Please don't use 1.4.1.43. It was an internal release to check new functionality. It will be removed soon from beta folder. At the future we will
use separate folder for such releases.

Thank you for understanding,
Iurie
AX64 Developer

 

Hello Kent,

The bug was fixed.

Thank you for your help,
Iurie

 

Yeah, you'd better use a special folder named: "for internal testing only, you've been warned (try this if you dare)", with lots of "!"s

 

LOL

 

Hello,

That or restrict access to the folder...