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| Author: | Bellzemos [ May 9th, 2011, 14:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Imaging software |
Hello, I hope I'm writing to the right forum. I am looking for a free and reliable imaging software which supports USB 3.0 external drives. I would like to make an image of my whole HDD (two partitions + the hidden 100 MB Windows 7 partiton) every two weeks to an external USB 3.0 HDD. Which program would you recommend? |
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| Author: | Bellzemos [ May 9th, 2011, 17:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Imaging software |
I've read a lot about Acronis, Paragon etc. I think I will just use the built-in Windows 7 backup imaging software. Any comment from the HDD gurus? |
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| Author: | pclab [ May 10th, 2011, 3:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Imaging software |
If the drives are in good condition, those will work fine. |
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| Author: | falther [ May 10th, 2011, 5:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Imaging software |
With all these software solutions one easily oversees that restoring (if needed) is an issue: You need about 1 hour or more to restore 1GB data. Had it once that after 5h45min got the error message: Your recover file is corrupt - run the recover file test. After another about 5 hours it told me the file is ok - and I could start the recovery, which then worked fine. Since that time I use a raid 1 = a 2nd equal drive as mirror. There exists neat and affordable hardware: DawiControll DC-5200 or DC-5220 (1st one for Raid1 only, 2nd one for for more Raid versions) or the DC-7210 to have some nice led and buttons - but that needs an 3,5" bay. To protect my hdd I use a "HDD Guard" from the forum member - PEPE +++ |
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| Author: | TaskManager [ May 11th, 2011, 7:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Imaging software |
Hi Falther IS HDD Guard freeware or it has to be purchased? I am also interested to have it. thanks for suggestion |
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