New Drive Snapshot build released.

I never used in bunches of years with Drive Snapshot default settings. I always adjust the backup quantity so my backups are in single file not broken up into sections. The setting for --VSS is always the main choice as well. I untick the differential .HSH also since i rarely use those. Like as much space as possible.

 

Of all the years that I've used Drive Snapshot, I've never used that method for a restoration.
No particular reason. I guess I've always preferred using bootable media.

 

I assume this 'Script' is still working for Differentials/

Code:

@echo off
CD /d %~dp0
if not defined RunTask set RunTask=1 & start "Snapshot" /min %SystemRoot%\system32\cmd.exe /c "%0" & goto :EOF

set hh=%time:~0,2%
if "%time:~0,1%"==" " set hh=0%hh:~1,1%
set timestamp=%time:~0,8%
if @%timestamp:~0,1% == @ set timestamp=0%timestamp:~1,7%
set timestamp=%timestamp::=%
echo.Timestamp :: %timestamp%

snapshot64.exe HD1:* "D:\System_Backup\Drive_Snapshot\Entire-1\$disk-diff-%timestamp%-%random%.sna" -h"D:\System_Backup\Drive_Snapshot\Entire-1\$disk.hsh" -L0 --UseVSS -W

 

That makes sense. I have bootable media and preferred to it too many times i can count. Lately though, especially in this ongoing marathon session of finalizing my 8.1's before MicroPlopp ends support for that unique version, i been relying on Live system backups since they can be assured in proper working order before turning on the backup switch.

 

New version available (Digital Signature: December 1, 2022)
http://www.drivesnapshot.de/en/down.htm

 

I recently purchased Drive SnapShot, version 1.50.855.0; yesterday SUMO Update Monitor indicated an update, 1.50.941.0. I cannot see, in the Drive SnapShot program itself what my full version number is it only shows 1.50. Nor, can I see anywhere an option to update. My questions are 1) Does the program itself show anywhere the full version number? And 2) How do I download and install an update if there is one?

 

1. Right click on the file (snapshot.exe or snapshot64.exe), click Properties and select the Details tab. You can also hover your mouse over the file(s) and a tooltip will pop up with the version.
2. If you just use the standalone executable (snapshot.exe or snapshot64.exe), just copy and replace the old version with the new version. If you use the installer, then run the installer. It will update for you.

 

New versions signed today
http://www.drivesnapshot.de/en/down.htm

 

Good job on the heads up for this newest release @Mr.X

 

New versions signed today
http://www.drivesnapshot.de/en/down.htm

 

Thanks for this heads up @Mr.X

 

New versions signed today
http://www.drivesnapshot.de/en/down.htm

 

Thanks @Mr.X

 

New versions signed today
http://www.drivesnapshot.de/en/down.htm

 

Appreciate the notice on that @Mr.X

 

anyone help to me for this app?how can i use this snapshot exe for the unbootable pc?anyone help for this?

 

I'd probably suggest to try using Strelec WinPE. People seem to find it a fast and simple boot media option.
Strelec WinPE has been mentioned quite a lot in the Drive Snapshot thread.
Another suggestion mentioned here is Active@ Boot Disk.

There are other options, but if you're looking for simplicity, then try one of the above.

 

I asked your question a few months ago to the developper. Here is the answer I've received:

Hi,
It's best practice to create a bootable USB thumb drive with the command "recoverydrive.exe". The command is available since Windows 8. You can use this stick to boot your machine and restore the image either from the Windows command line or with the GUI.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Kind regards

Hardy Pawletta
and (a few days after):
It's much better to put snapshot64.exe along with your images.

>>try it!

 

myk1,

Drive Snapshot has a similar method on their web site, using a Windows disk. Both methods would have to be the most inefficient way to use Drive Snapshot to restore an image. Using snapshot64.exe from other WinPEs is preferable.

Out of interest, how do you access Drive Snapshot from the "recoverydrive" boot media?

 

@Brian: your quote is not exact...I did not say 'It's best practice to create a bootable USB thumb drive with the command "recoverydrive.exe"', it is the answer that the developper made me (or at least somebody from his team: Hardy Pawletta ).
Anyway, I have tried it (I didn't know that this command 'recoverydrive.exe' existed), and it worked easily. But it was 6/7 months ago and I do not remember the steps; but H. Pawletta advises ' to put snapshot64.exe along with the images'.

 

myk1,

My mistake. Apologies. I messed up the quote.

 

New builds signed today
http://www.drivesnapshot.de/en/down.htm

 

Awesome Thanks @Mr.X

 

Right on schedule!

 

I'm still using the final 1.49 version. It's smaller in size, and the new feature (support of backups to a SFTP server) doesn't interest me.