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Suggest a Good Software for Data Backup..

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Jags
Jags Original post #1
Jan 13, 2008 at 9:14 PM
Hi Guys,

I need to make backup of my OS and applications that I have installed in it..
I dont need to backup my ENTIRE harddisk. Just the OS partition..

Also I have one more doubt..
Suppose i have installed OS on "C:\" which is a 10GB partition.
I make a backup of ONLY "C:\" and later when I need to restore it on my friend's PC then will it work fine or not..??
does the existing partitions get affected as well ??

Thanks..
techtronic
techtronic #2
Jan 13, 2008 at 10:27 PM
OS Backup means only one software - Acronis True Image :D
OS Cloning is dependent on the hardware present on one's PC.
If both you and your friend have the same hardware config, then the clone of your C:/ will work when you restore it in his PC. Otherwise it wont work.
As simple as that. :cool:
T
The Conqueror #3
Jan 13, 2008 at 11:57 PM
Norton Ghost 12.0
skeletor
skeletor #4
Jan 14, 2008 at 12:09 AM
^^ Acronis True Image 11 is better than Norton Ghost 12......
T
The Conqueror #5
Jan 14, 2008 at 12:21 AM
^^ I have never used Acronis so dont know about it..
anyways thanks, i will get it and see how it is :D
Jags
Jags #6
Jan 14, 2008 at 9:54 AM
Thanx for the help..
I will try both of them.. :)

acronis is also rated "silver" on toptenreviews.com
skeletor
skeletor #7
Jan 14, 2008 at 12:33 PM
^ you're welcome :)
C
cashburrow #8
Nov 28, 2008 at 6:30 PM
You can find some handy info here
Enjoy!