Guest brett Posted August 10, 2008 Posted August 10, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk After selecting Backup and following it through, there is no sign anywhere of any option to backup to "removable media" (ATI 11Home) ! Nor is there visible an option for indicating a target for the backup ! Maybe my version of ATI is missing something. It came from the Acronis CD Boxed and sealed. Grateful for suggestions- it's driving me mental. brett "AJR" <ajrjdr@comcast.net> wrote in message news:OLSJzcy%23IHA.1296@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > breett - the option to back up to "removeable media (DVD/CD)" is available > at the point you are asked to indicate a target for the back up - simply > select your CD RW drive. > > "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message > news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to CD >> RWs.. No index in the user guide! >> Any offer to steer please? >> Thanks,brett >> >> "Edric" <none@nobody.net> wrote in message >> news:7jo494h4s5lrkt0pkebsil7vmne2e1meb2@4ax.com... >>> On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:48:23 -0400, "JS" <@> wrote: >>> >>>>I plan to do some testing which will require a baseline (clean install >>>>of >>>>Windows XP with SP2) image that I can restore to an newly formatted >>>>partition multiple times. I have Norton Ghost but thought I'd try True >>>>Image >>>>(the 15 day free trial version). >>>> >>>>Question is, does the trial version allow you to create a True Image >>>>boot CD >>>>than can be used to restore a partition from a baseline image file >>>>stored on >>>>another partition. If the trial version does have this feature any tips >>>>on >>>>creating the boot CD would be helpful. >>>> >>>>JS >>>> >>> Why ask HERE? You want to know about TrueImage, not xp. >>> >>> Ask elsewhere >>> >> >> > >
Guest AJR Posted August 10, 2008 Posted August 10, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk brett - I have used several backup utilites and consider Acronis the best - I use bothe version 10 and 11. Proceedure is as follows: 1. Backup and Restore 2. Backup >My Computer >Disk and Partitions 3. Partition Selection >Disk 1 4. Source Files Exclusion (No options here) 5 Backup Archive Location This is where you select removeable drive (CD) 5. Right Panel >Scroll - select CD-RW drive 6. Drive will be listed in "File Name" box give sit a name and "Next" will be viable. "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to CD > RWs.. No index in the user guide! > Any offer to steer please? > Thanks,brett > > "Edric" <none@nobody.net> wrote in message > news:7jo494h4s5lrkt0pkebsil7vmne2e1meb2@4ax.com... >> On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:48:23 -0400, "JS" <@> wrote: >> >>>I plan to do some testing which will require a baseline (clean install of >>>Windows XP with SP2) image that I can restore to an newly formatted >>>partition multiple times. I have Norton Ghost but thought I'd try True >>>Image >>>(the 15 day free trial version). >>> >>>Question is, does the trial version allow you to create a True Image boot >>>CD >>>than can be used to restore a partition from a baseline image file stored >>>on >>>another partition. If the trial version does have this feature any tips >>>on >>>creating the boot CD would be helpful. >>> >>>JS >>> >> Why ask HERE? You want to know about TrueImage, not xp. >> >> Ask elsewhere >> > >
Guest Jo-Anne Posted August 10, 2008 Posted August 10, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the Windows Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on the + sign, and it should show you your drives. Hope this helps! Jo-Anne "AJR" <ajrjdr@comcast.net> wrote in message news:eoffToz%23IHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > brett - I have used several backup utilites and consider Acronis the > best - I use bothe version 10 and 11. > > Proceedure is as follows: > 1. Backup and Restore > 2. Backup > >My Computer > >Disk and Partitions > 3. Partition Selection > >Disk 1 > 4. Source Files Exclusion (No options here) > 5 Backup Archive Location > This is where you select removeable drive (CD) > 5. Right Panel > >Scroll - select CD-RW drive > 6. Drive will be listed in "File Name" box give sit a name and "Next" > will be viable. > > "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message > news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to CD >> RWs.. No index in the user guide! >> Any offer to steer please? >> Thanks,brett >> >> "Edric" <none@nobody.net> wrote in message >> news:7jo494h4s5lrkt0pkebsil7vmne2e1meb2@4ax.com... >>> On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:48:23 -0400, "JS" <@> wrote: >>> >>>>I plan to do some testing which will require a baseline (clean install >>>>of >>>>Windows XP with SP2) image that I can restore to an newly formatted >>>>partition multiple times. I have Norton Ghost but thought I'd try True >>>>Image >>>>(the 15 day free trial version). >>>> >>>>Question is, does the trial version allow you to create a True Image >>>>boot CD >>>>than can be used to restore a partition from a baseline image file >>>>stored on >>>>another partition. If the trial version does have this feature any tips >>>>on >>>>creating the boot CD would be helpful. >>>> >>>>JS >>>> >>> Why ask HERE? You want to know about TrueImage, not xp. >>> >>> Ask elsewhere >>> >> >> > >
Guest brett Posted August 10, 2008 Posted August 10, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk Hi AJR and Jo-Ann, I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way but like your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me from getting the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive shows it is "working OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which came with the desktop Dell. I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to see what next to investigate. Brett "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message news:%23ujgBuz%23IHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the Windows > Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on the + sign, and it > should show you your drives. > > Hope this helps! > > Jo-Anne > > "AJR" <ajrjdr@comcast.net> wrote in message > news:eoffToz%23IHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> brett - I have used several backup utilites and consider Acronis the >> best - I use bothe version 10 and 11. >> >> Proceedure is as follows: >> 1. Backup and Restore >> 2. Backup >> >My Computer >> >Disk and Partitions >> 3. Partition Selection >> >Disk 1 >> 4. Source Files Exclusion (No options here) >> 5 Backup Archive Location >> This is where you select removeable drive (CD) >> 5. Right Panel >> >Scroll - select CD-RW drive >> 6. Drive will be listed in "File Name" box give sit a name and "Next" >> will be viable. >> >> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to CD >>> RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>> Any offer to steer please? >>> Thanks,brett >>> >>> "Edric" <none@nobody.net> wrote in message >>> news:7jo494h4s5lrkt0pkebsil7vmne2e1meb2@4ax.com... >>>> On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:48:23 -0400, "JS" <@> wrote: >>>> >>>>>I plan to do some testing which will require a baseline (clean install >>>>>of >>>>>Windows XP with SP2) image that I can restore to an newly formatted >>>>>partition multiple times. I have Norton Ghost but thought I'd try True >>>>>Image >>>>>(the 15 day free trial version). >>>>> >>>>>Question is, does the trial version allow you to create a True Image >>>>>boot CD >>>>>than can be used to restore a partition from a baseline image file >>>>>stored on >>>>>another partition. If the trial version does have this feature any tips >>>>>on >>>>>creating the boot CD would be helpful. >>>>> >>>>>JS >>>>> >>>> Why ask HERE? You want to know about TrueImage, not xp. >>>> >>>> Ask elsewhere >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest Jo-Anne Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk You have to create a filename at the drive (on the blank line labeled File Name near the bottom of the Acronis screen) before you can proceed. For the best information on starting out with this program, download the pdf by Grover Hatcher, who is on the Acronis support forum: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/supportfiles/gh-acronis-backup1.pdf It was a lifesaver for me. He includes screenprints, so you can see what to do. Jo-Anne "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message news:OGlJiH0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Hi AJR and Jo-Ann, > I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way but like > your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me from getting > the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive shows it is "working > OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which came with the desktop Dell. > I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to see what next to investigate. > Brett > > "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message > news:%23ujgBuz%23IHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the Windows >> Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on the + sign, and it >> should show you your drives. >> >> Hope this helps! >> >> Jo-Anne >> >> "AJR" <ajrjdr@comcast.net> wrote in message >> news:eoffToz%23IHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> brett - I have used several backup utilites and consider Acronis the >>> best - I use bothe version 10 and 11. >>> >>> Proceedure is as follows: >>> 1. Backup and Restore >>> 2. Backup >>> >My Computer >>> >Disk and Partitions >>> 3. Partition Selection >>> >Disk 1 >>> 4. Source Files Exclusion (No options here) >>> 5 Backup Archive Location >>> This is where you select removeable drive (CD) >>> 5. Right Panel >>> >Scroll - select CD-RW drive >>> 6. Drive will be listed in "File Name" box give sit a name and "Next" >>> will be viable. >>> >>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to CD >>>> RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>>> Any offer to steer please? >>>> Thanks,brett >>>> >>>> "Edric" <none@nobody.net> wrote in message >>>> news:7jo494h4s5lrkt0pkebsil7vmne2e1meb2@4ax.com... >>>>> On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:48:23 -0400, "JS" <@> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>>I plan to do some testing which will require a baseline (clean install >>>>>>of >>>>>>Windows XP with SP2) image that I can restore to an newly formatted >>>>>>partition multiple times. I have Norton Ghost but thought I'd try True >>>>>>Image >>>>>>(the 15 day free trial version). >>>>>> >>>>>>Question is, does the trial version allow you to create a True Image >>>>>>boot CD >>>>>>than can be used to restore a partition from a baseline image file >>>>>>stored on >>>>>>another partition. If the trial version does have this feature any >>>>>>tips on >>>>>>creating the boot CD would be helpful. >>>>>> >>>>>>JS >>>>>> >>>>> Why ask HERE? You want to know about TrueImage, not xp. >>>>> >>>>> Ask elsewhere >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest Moi Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk And I can assure you, once you master the procedure you will never look back! Watch out though, the 'progress' display doesn't kick in until some minutes after the backup begins, so yo may at first think nothing is happening. In my case, the outboard disk I image onto has a blinking light but my own laptop's disk light does not turn on I surmise because the reading is done in rapid 'bites' (no pun intended) or perhaps the disk activity light only lights up on a write - not a read? Having said that, I invested in Acronis (and the external drive) having had a four-five week tussle reinstalling all my apps and settings after a virus infection. Now I always take an image before any major download. I have had to step back twice, and each time it has gone perfectly. "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message news:%23RpaTa0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > You have to create a filename at the drive (on the blank line labeled File > Name near the bottom of the Acronis screen) before you can proceed. For > the best information on starting out with this program, download the pdf > by Grover Hatcher, who is on the Acronis support forum: > > http://www.wilderssecurity.com/supportfiles/gh-acronis-backup1.pdf > > It was a lifesaver for me. He includes screenprints, so you can see what > to do. > > Jo-Anne > > "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message > news:OGlJiH0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> Hi AJR and Jo-Ann, >> I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way but like >> your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me from >> getting the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive shows it is >> "working OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which came with the >> desktop Dell. I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to see what next to >> investigate. >> Brett >> >> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >> news:%23ujgBuz%23IHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the Windows >>> Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on the + sign, and it >>> should show you your drives. >>> >>> Hope this helps! >>> >>> Jo-Anne >>> >>> "AJR" <ajrjdr@comcast.net> wrote in message >>> news:eoffToz%23IHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>> brett - I have used several backup utilites and consider Acronis the >>>> best - I use bothe version 10 and 11. >>>> >>>> Proceedure is as follows: >>>> 1. Backup and Restore >>>> 2. Backup >>>> >My Computer >>>> >Disk and Partitions >>>> 3. Partition Selection >>>> >Disk 1 >>>> 4. Source Files Exclusion (No options here) >>>> 5 Backup Archive Location >>>> This is where you select removeable drive (CD) >>>> 5. Right Panel >>>> >Scroll - select CD-RW drive >>>> 6. Drive will be listed in "File Name" box give sit a name and >>>> "Next" will be viable. >>>> >>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to CD >>>>> RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>>>> Any offer to steer please? >>>>> Thanks,brett >>>>> >>>>> "Edric" <none@nobody.net> wrote in message >>>>> news:7jo494h4s5lrkt0pkebsil7vmne2e1meb2@4ax.com... >>>>>> On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:48:23 -0400, "JS" <@> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>>I plan to do some testing which will require a baseline (clean >>>>>>>install of >>>>>>>Windows XP with SP2) image that I can restore to an newly formatted >>>>>>>partition multiple times. I have Norton Ghost but thought I'd try >>>>>>>True Image >>>>>>>(the 15 day free trial version). >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Question is, does the trial version allow you to create a True Image >>>>>>>boot CD >>>>>>>than can be used to restore a partition from a baseline image file >>>>>>>stored on >>>>>>>another partition. If the trial version does have this feature any >>>>>>>tips on >>>>>>>creating the boot CD would be helpful. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>JS >>>>>>> >>>>>> Why ask HERE? You want to know about TrueImage, not xp. >>>>>> >>>>>> Ask elsewhere >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest Anthony Buckland Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to CD > RWs.. No index in the user guide! > Any offer to steer please? > Thanks,brett > ... Do you really mean CD, not DVD? CDs hold about 650Mby. It would take a dozen of them merely to back up My Documents on my machine, and around 60 to back up my whole C: partition uncompressed. TI's compression would help. Some. Even DVDs involve a management problem: my last compressed backup would use seven. What I actually use is a removable, via USB2.0, drive, which can easily hold several generations of C: backups.
Guest AJR Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk Jo-Anne - Big differesnce between Left and Right - Thanks for pointing that out. - and will emphasize to brett - you must provide a file name to have access to "Next"./ "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to CD > RWs.. No index in the user guide! > Any offer to steer please? > Thanks,brett > > "Edric" <none@nobody.net> wrote in message > news:7jo494h4s5lrkt0pkebsil7vmne2e1meb2@4ax.com... >> On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:48:23 -0400, "JS" <@> wrote: >> >>>I plan to do some testing which will require a baseline (clean install of >>>Windows XP with SP2) image that I can restore to an newly formatted >>>partition multiple times. I have Norton Ghost but thought I'd try True >>>Image >>>(the 15 day free trial version). >>> >>>Question is, does the trial version allow you to create a True Image boot >>>CD >>>than can be used to restore a partition from a baseline image file stored >>>on >>>another partition. If the trial version does have this feature any tips >>>on >>>creating the boot CD would be helpful. >>> >>>JS >>> >> Why ask HERE? You want to know about TrueImage, not xp. >> >> Ask elsewhere >> > >
Guest Bill in Co. Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk Brett, why not consider backing up your system to another HD, like an external enclosure HD, which is a lot better approach? CD R/Ws can be problematic, and are very limited in capacity and speed (compared to using another HD, for example). brett wrote: > After selecting Backup and following it through, there is no sign anywhere > of any option to backup to "removable media" (ATI 11Home) ! Nor is there > visible an option for indicating a target for the backup ! Maybe my > version > of ATI is missing something. It came from the Acronis CD Boxed and > sealed. > Grateful for suggestions- it's driving me mental. > brett > > "AJR" <ajrjdr@comcast.net> wrote in message > news:OLSJzcy%23IHA.1296@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> breett - the option to back up to "removeable media (DVD/CD)" is >> available >> at the point you are asked to indicate a target for the back up - simply >> select your CD RW drive. >> >> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to CD >>> RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>> Any offer to steer please? >>> Thanks,brett >>> >>> "Edric" <none@nobody.net> wrote in message >>> news:7jo494h4s5lrkt0pkebsil7vmne2e1meb2@4ax.com... >>>> On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:48:23 -0400, "JS" <@> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I plan to do some testing which will require a baseline (clean install >>>>> of >>>>> Windows XP with SP2) image that I can restore to an newly formatted >>>>> partition multiple times. I have Norton Ghost but thought I'd try True >>>>> Image (the 15 day free trial version). >>>>> >>>>> Question is, does the trial version allow you to create a True Image >>>>> boot CD >>>>> than can be used to restore a partition from a baseline image file >>>>> stored on >>>>> another partition. If the trial version does have this feature any >>>>> tips >>>>> on creating the boot CD would be helpful. >>>>> >>>>> JS >>>>> >>>> Why ask HERE? You want to know about TrueImage, not xp. >>>> >>>> Ask elsewhere
Guest brett Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk Jo Anne, the Wilder pdf looks great, printed it off to read in slow time. Having bought Acronis I plan to give try and give it a good run before relegating it to the shelf. Thanks for advice, I wonder if Acronis have built it into their wish list ..... brett "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message news:%23RpaTa0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > You have to create a filename at the drive (on the blank line labeled File > Name near the bottom of the Acronis screen) before you can proceed. For > the best information on starting out with this program, download the pdf > by Grover Hatcher, who is on the Acronis support forum: > > http://www.wilderssecurity.com/supportfiles/gh-acronis-backup1.pdf > > It was a lifesaver for me. He includes screenprints, so you can see what > to do. > > Jo-Anne > > "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message > news:OGlJiH0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> Hi AJR and Jo-Ann, >> I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way but like >> your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me from >> getting the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive shows it is >> "working OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which came with the >> desktop Dell. I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to see what next to >> investigate. >> Brett >> >> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >> news:%23ujgBuz%23IHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the Windows >>> Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on the + sign, and it >>> should show you your drives. >>> >>> Hope this helps! >>> >>> Jo-Anne >>> >>> "AJR" <ajrjdr@comcast.net> wrote in message >>> news:eoffToz%23IHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>> brett - I have used several backup utilites and consider Acronis the >>>> best - I use bothe version 10 and 11. >>>> >>>> Proceedure is as follows: >>>> 1. Backup and Restore >>>> 2. Backup >>>> >My Computer >>>> >Disk and Partitions >>>> 3. Partition Selection >>>> >Disk 1 >>>> 4. Source Files Exclusion (No options here) >>>> 5 Backup Archive Location >>>> This is where you select removeable drive (CD) >>>> 5. Right Panel >>>> >Scroll - select CD-RW drive >>>> 6. Drive will be listed in "File Name" box give sit a name and >>>> "Next" will be viable. >>>> >>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to CD >>>>> RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>>>> Any offer to steer please? >>>>> Thanks,brett >>>>> >>>>> "Edric" <none@nobody.net> wrote in message >>>>> news:7jo494h4s5lrkt0pkebsil7vmne2e1meb2@4ax.com... >>>>>> On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:48:23 -0400, "JS" <@> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>>I plan to do some testing which will require a baseline (clean >>>>>>>install of >>>>>>>Windows XP with SP2) image that I can restore to an newly formatted >>>>>>>partition multiple times. I have Norton Ghost but thought I'd try >>>>>>>True Image >>>>>>>(the 15 day free trial version). >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Question is, does the trial version allow you to create a True Image >>>>>>>boot CD >>>>>>>than can be used to restore a partition from a baseline image file >>>>>>>stored on >>>>>>>another partition. If the trial version does have this feature any >>>>>>>tips on >>>>>>>creating the boot CD would be helpful. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>JS >>>>>>> >>>>>> Why ask HERE? You want to know about TrueImage, not xp. >>>>>> >>>>>> Ask elsewhere >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest Stephen Harris Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk brett wrote: > Jo Anne, the Wilder pdf looks great, printed it off to read in slow time. > Having bought Acronis I plan to give try and give it a good run before > relegating it to the shelf. > Thanks for advice, I wonder if Acronis have built it into their wish list > .... > brett The Acronis User Guide has 16 Chapter Headings which have sub-headings. Perhaps surprisingly, Chapter 5 of TrueImage11_ug.en.pdf , entitled: Chapter 5. Creating backup archives (with the following sub-headings) 5.1 What data to back up? 5.2 The backup procedure *** 5.3 Setting backup options [has answers to your backup procedure questions.] *** "5.2 The backup procedure 5.2.1 My Computer backup Create a backup image of any set of your computer’s hard disks and partitions or back up the system state. 1. Invoke the Create Backup Wizard by selecting Operations -> Backup in the main program menu, and then select My Computer." 5.2.5 Selecting the backup destination Select the destination location for the backup. If your choice is other than Acronis Secure Zone or a backup location, specify the archive name. If you are going to create a new archive (i.e. perform a full backup), enter the new file name in the Folder line, or use the file name generator (a button to the right of the line)." I quoted these parts of the Acronis User Guide to demonstrate that reading the User Guide can be quite useful in learning how to solve perplexing problems. Also if the information content of the Chapter Headings seems too disorganized, one can do a search/find for keywords, such as "backup" which will locate the word in the .pdf document, and this works a great deal like an average quality level index. I wonder why Microsoft doesn't publish a User Guide full of pictures like that Hatcher pdf? Surely they have enough money for documentation. Software companies must not have heard a picture is worth a 1000 words. > > "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message > news:%23RpaTa0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> You have to create a filename at the drive (on the blank line labeled File >> Name near the bottom of the Acronis screen) before you can proceed. For >> the best information on starting out with this program, download the pdf >> by Grover Hatcher, who is on the Acronis support forum: >> >> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/supportfiles/gh-acronis-backup1.pdf >> >> It was a lifesaver for me. He includes screenprints, so you can see what >> to do. >> >> Jo-Anne >> >> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >> news:OGlJiH0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> Hi AJR and Jo-Ann, >>> I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way but like >>> your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me from >>> getting the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive shows it is >>> "working OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which came with the >>> desktop Dell. I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to see what next to >>> investigate. >>> Brett >>> >>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>> news:%23ujgBuz%23IHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>> At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the Windows >>>> Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on the + sign, and it >>>> should show you your drives. >>>> >>>> Hope this helps! >>>> >>>> Jo-Anne >>>> > >>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to CD >>>>>> RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>>>>> Any offer to steer please? >>>>>> Thanks,brett >>>>>>
Guest JS Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk A long time ago in a galaxy far far away Microsoft did print such documentation, but the dark forces of evil financial droids said "Hey we can make more money if ....". JS "Stephen Harris" <cyberguard-1048@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:LVSnk.16826$xZ.9231@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com... > brett wrote: > >> Jo Anne, the Wilder pdf looks great, printed it off to read in slow >> time. Having bought Acronis I plan to give try and give it a good run >> before relegating it to the shelf. >> Thanks for advice, I wonder if Acronis have built it into their wish list >> .... >> brett > > The Acronis User Guide has 16 Chapter Headings which have sub-headings. > Perhaps surprisingly, Chapter 5 of TrueImage11_ug.en.pdf , entitled: > > Chapter 5. Creating backup archives (with the following sub-headings) > 5.1 What data to back up? > 5.2 The backup procedure *** > 5.3 Setting backup options > > [has answers to your backup procedure questions.] > > *** "5.2 The backup procedure > 5.2.1 My Computer backup > Create a backup image of any set of your computer’s hard disks and > partitions or back up the system state. > 1. Invoke the Create Backup Wizard by selecting Operations -> Backup in > the main program menu, and then select My Computer." > > 5.2.5 Selecting the backup destination > Select the destination location for the backup. If your choice is other > than Acronis Secure Zone or a backup location, specify the archive name. > If you are going to create a new archive (i.e. perform a full backup), > enter the new file name in the Folder line, or use the file name generator > (a button to the right of the line)." > > I quoted these parts of the Acronis User Guide to demonstrate that > reading the User Guide can be quite useful in learning how to solve > perplexing problems. Also if the information content of the Chapter > Headings seems too disorganized, one can do a search/find for keywords, > such as "backup" which will locate the word in the .pdf document, and this > works a great deal like an average quality level index. > > I wonder why Microsoft doesn't publish a User Guide full of pictures > like that Hatcher pdf? Surely they have enough money for documentation. > Software companies must not have heard a picture is worth a 1000 words. > >> >> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >> news:%23RpaTa0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> You have to create a filename at the drive (on the blank line labeled >>> File Name near the bottom of the Acronis screen) before you can proceed. >>> For the best information on starting out with this program, download the >>> pdf by Grover Hatcher, who is on the Acronis support forum: >>> >>> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/supportfiles/gh-acronis-backup1.pdf >>> >>> It was a lifesaver for me. He includes screenprints, so you can see what >>> to do. >>> >>> Jo-Anne >>> >>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>> news:OGlJiH0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>> Hi AJR and Jo-Ann, >>>> I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way but like >>>> your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me from >>>> getting the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive shows it >>>> is "working OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which came with the >>>> desktop Dell. I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to see what next >>>> to investigate. >>>> Brett >>>> >>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>> news:%23ujgBuz%23IHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>> At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the >>>>> Windows Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on the + >>>>> sign, and it should show you your drives. >>>>> >>>>> Hope this helps! >>>>> >>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>> >> > >>>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>>> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to >>>>>>> CD RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>>>>>> Any offer to steer please? >>>>>>> Thanks,brett >>>>>>>
Guest - Bobb - Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk You say you want to backup to CD-R, yet you have a DVD+RW Does Acronis have a driver LOADED for a DVD ( to know 'what it is'?) ? http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=acronis+driver+dvd "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message news:OGlJiH0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Hi AJR and Jo-Ann, > I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way but like > your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me from > getting the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive shows it is > "working OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which came with the > desktop Dell. I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to see what next > to investigate. > Brett > > "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message > news:%23ujgBuz%23IHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the >> Windows Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on the + >> sign, and it should show you your drives. >> >> Hope this helps! >> >> Jo-Anne >> >> "AJR" <ajrjdr@comcast.net> wrote in message >> news:eoffToz%23IHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> brett - I have used several backup utilites and consider Acronis the >>> best - I use bothe version 10 and 11. >>> >>> Proceedure is as follows: >>> 1. Backup and Restore >>> 2. Backup >>> >My Computer >>> >Disk and Partitions >>> 3. Partition Selection >>> >Disk 1 >>> 4. Source Files Exclusion (No options here) >>> 5 Backup Archive Location >>> This is where you select removeable drive (CD) >>> 5. Right Panel >>> >Scroll - select CD-RW drive >>> 6. Drive will be listed in "File Name" box give sit a name and >>> "Next" will be viable. >>> >>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to CD >>>> RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>>> Any offer to steer please? >>>> Thanks,brett >>>> >>>> "Edric" <none@nobody.net> wrote in message >>>> news:7jo494h4s5lrkt0pkebsil7vmne2e1meb2@4ax.com... >>>>> On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:48:23 -0400, "JS" <@> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>>I plan to do some testing which will require a baseline (clean >>>>>>install of >>>>>>Windows XP with SP2) image that I can restore to an newly formatted >>>>>>partition multiple times. I have Norton Ghost but thought I'd try >>>>>>True Image >>>>>>(the 15 day free trial version). >>>>>> >>>>>>Question is, does the trial version allow you to create a True Image >>>>>>boot CD >>>>>>than can be used to restore a partition from a baseline image file >>>>>>stored on >>>>>>another partition. If the trial version does have this feature any >>>>>>tips on >>>>>>creating the boot CD would be helpful. >>>>>> >>>>>>JS >>>>>> >>>>> Why ask HERE? You want to know about TrueImage, not xp. >>>>> >>>>> Ask elsewhere >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest - Bobb - Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk "Stephen Harris" <cyberguard-1048@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:LVSnk.16826$xZ.9231@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com... > brett wrote: <Snipped> > > I wonder why Microsoft doesn't publish a User Guide full of pictures > like that Hatcher pdf? Surely they have enough money for documentation. They HAVE the money - and plan to keep all of it.
Guest Jo-Anne Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk I think the problem with the user guide is that it's too complex. What I wanted to do initially was create a backup as simply as possible. I figured that after I learned more about the program, I could explore its other possibilities. The pdf by Grover Hatcher is a quick start guide. It provides the basics that gave me the confidence to continue with the program. Grover, by the way, is not connected to Wilders. He did this guide (and a restore one as well) on his own time. He also has written one on partitioning and one on manual cloning using the rescue CD. And he provides a lot of help in the forum. I too wish more developers would consider the use of pictures, especially screenprints; they're extremely helpful. Jo-Anne "Stephen Harris" <cyberguard-1048@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:LVSnk.16826$xZ.9231@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com... > brett wrote: > >> Jo Anne, the Wilder pdf looks great, printed it off to read in slow >> time. Having bought Acronis I plan to give try and give it a good run >> before relegating it to the shelf. >> Thanks for advice, I wonder if Acronis have built it into their wish list >> .... >> brett > > The Acronis User Guide has 16 Chapter Headings which have sub-headings. > Perhaps surprisingly, Chapter 5 of TrueImage11_ug.en.pdf , entitled: > > Chapter 5. Creating backup archives (with the following sub-headings) > 5.1 What data to back up? > 5.2 The backup procedure *** > 5.3 Setting backup options > > [has answers to your backup procedure questions.] > > *** "5.2 The backup procedure > 5.2.1 My Computer backup > Create a backup image of any set of your computer’s hard disks and > partitions or back up the system state. > 1. Invoke the Create Backup Wizard by selecting Operations -> Backup in > the main program menu, and then select My Computer." > > 5.2.5 Selecting the backup destination > Select the destination location for the backup. If your choice is other > than Acronis Secure Zone or a backup location, specify the archive name. > If you are going to create a new archive (i.e. perform a full backup), > enter the new file name in the Folder line, or use the file name generator > (a button to the right of the line)." > > I quoted these parts of the Acronis User Guide to demonstrate that > reading the User Guide can be quite useful in learning how to solve > perplexing problems. Also if the information content of the Chapter > Headings seems too disorganized, one can do a search/find for keywords, > such as "backup" which will locate the word in the .pdf document, and this > works a great deal like an average quality level index. > > I wonder why Microsoft doesn't publish a User Guide full of pictures > like that Hatcher pdf? Surely they have enough money for documentation. > Software companies must not have heard a picture is worth a 1000 words. > >> >> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >> news:%23RpaTa0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> You have to create a filename at the drive (on the blank line labeled >>> File Name near the bottom of the Acronis screen) before you can proceed. >>> For the best information on starting out with this program, download the >>> pdf by Grover Hatcher, who is on the Acronis support forum: >>> >>> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/supportfiles/gh-acronis-backup1.pdf >>> >>> It was a lifesaver for me. He includes screenprints, so you can see what >>> to do. >>> >>> Jo-Anne >>> >>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>> news:OGlJiH0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>> Hi AJR and Jo-Ann, >>>> I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way but like >>>> your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me from >>>> getting the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive shows it >>>> is "working OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which came with the >>>> desktop Dell. I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to see what next >>>> to investigate. >>>> Brett >>>> >>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>> news:%23ujgBuz%23IHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>> At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the >>>>> Windows Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on the + >>>>> sign, and it should show you your drives. >>>>> >>>>> Hope this helps! >>>>> >>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>> >> > >>>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>>> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to >>>>>>> CD RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>>>>>> Any offer to steer please? >>>>>>> Thanks,brett >>>>>>>
Guest Bill in Co. Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk Another program occasionally mentioned here is Casper, which seems to be a bit simpler. Jo-Anne wrote: > I think the problem with the user guide is that it's too complex. What I > wanted to do initially was create a backup as simply as possible. I > figured > that after I learned more about the program, I could explore its other > possibilities. The pdf by Grover Hatcher is a quick start guide. It > provides > the basics that gave me the confidence to continue with the program. > > Grover, by the way, is not connected to Wilders. He did this guide (and a > restore one as well) on his own time. He also has written one on > partitioning and one on manual cloning using the rescue CD. And he > provides > a lot of help in the forum. > > I too wish more developers would consider the use of pictures, especially > screenprints; they're extremely helpful. > > Jo-Anne > > "Stephen Harris" <cyberguard-1048@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:LVSnk.16826$xZ.9231@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com... >> brett wrote: >> >>> Jo Anne, the Wilder pdf looks great, printed it off to read in slow >>> time. Having bought Acronis I plan to give try and give it a good run >>> before relegating it to the shelf. >>> Thanks for advice, I wonder if Acronis have built it into their wish >>> list >>> .... >>> brett >> >> The Acronis User Guide has 16 Chapter Headings which have sub-headings. >> Perhaps surprisingly, Chapter 5 of TrueImage11_ug.en.pdf , entitled: >> >> Chapter 5. Creating backup archives (with the following sub-headings) >> 5.1 What data to back up? >> 5.2 The backup procedure *** >> 5.3 Setting backup options >> >> [has answers to your backup procedure questions.] >> >> *** "5.2 The backup procedure >> 5.2.1 My Computer backup >> Create a backup image of any set of your computer's hard disks and >> partitions or back up the system state. >> 1. Invoke the Create Backup Wizard by selecting Operations -> Backup in >> the main program menu, and then select My Computer." >> >> 5.2.5 Selecting the backup destination >> Select the destination location for the backup. If your choice is other >> than Acronis Secure Zone or a backup location, specify the archive name. >> If you are going to create a new archive (i.e. perform a full backup), >> enter the new file name in the Folder line, or use the file name >> generator >> (a button to the right of the line)." >> >> I quoted these parts of the Acronis User Guide to demonstrate that >> reading the User Guide can be quite useful in learning how to solve >> perplexing problems. Also if the information content of the Chapter >> Headings seems too disorganized, one can do a search/find for keywords, >> such as "backup" which will locate the word in the .pdf document, and >> this >> works a great deal like an average quality level index. >> >> I wonder why Microsoft doesn't publish a User Guide full of pictures >> like that Hatcher pdf? Surely they have enough money for documentation. >> Software companies must not have heard a picture is worth a 1000 words. >> >>> >>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>> news:%23RpaTa0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>> You have to create a filename at the drive (on the blank line labeled >>>> File Name near the bottom of the Acronis screen) before you can >>>> proceed. >>>> For the best information on starting out with this program, download >>>> the >>>> pdf by Grover Hatcher, who is on the Acronis support forum: >>>> >>>> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/supportfiles/gh-acronis-backup1.pdf >>>> >>>> It was a lifesaver for me. He includes screenprints, so you can see >>>> what >>>> to do. >>>> >>>> Jo-Anne >>>> >>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>> news:OGlJiH0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>> Hi AJR and Jo-Ann, >>>>> I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way but >>>>> like >>>>> your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me from >>>>> getting the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive shows it >>>>> is "working OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which came with >>>>> the >>>>> desktop Dell. I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to see what next >>>>> to investigate. >>>>> Brett >>>>> >>>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:%23ujgBuz%23IHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>> At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the >>>>>> Windows Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on the + >>>>>> sign, and it should show you your drives. >>>>>> >>>>>> Hope this helps! >>>>>> >>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to >>>>>>>> CD RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>>>>>>> Any offer to steer please? >>>>>>>> Thanks,brett
Guest Jo-Anne Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk Thank you, Bill! Sometimes I regret not going with Casper, since Acronis is far more complex than it probably should be. But Acronis backs up differently from Casper. I think Casper provides only a clone--which, if I understand the process, means that you get one "copy" on your backup medium. Acronis, on the other hand, backs up images (although I think you can clone too), and you can include several on each drive. You can pick and choose files to restore also (not sure if you can do that with Casper). Anyway, I'm slowly learning what to do with the Acronis program, thanks to the support forum. Jo-Anne "Bill in Co." <not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:OIr0dI%23%23IHA.4772@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Another program occasionally mentioned here is Casper, which seems to be a > bit simpler. > > Jo-Anne wrote: >> I think the problem with the user guide is that it's too complex. What I >> wanted to do initially was create a backup as simply as possible. I >> figured >> that after I learned more about the program, I could explore its other >> possibilities. The pdf by Grover Hatcher is a quick start guide. It >> provides >> the basics that gave me the confidence to continue with the program. >> >> Grover, by the way, is not connected to Wilders. He did this guide (and a >> restore one as well) on his own time. He also has written one on >> partitioning and one on manual cloning using the rescue CD. And he >> provides >> a lot of help in the forum. >> >> I too wish more developers would consider the use of pictures, especially >> screenprints; they're extremely helpful. >> >> Jo-Anne >> >> "Stephen Harris" <cyberguard-1048@yahoo.com> wrote in message >> news:LVSnk.16826$xZ.9231@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com... >>> brett wrote: >>> >>>> Jo Anne, the Wilder pdf looks great, printed it off to read in slow >>>> time. Having bought Acronis I plan to give try and give it a good run >>>> before relegating it to the shelf. >>>> Thanks for advice, I wonder if Acronis have built it into their wish >>>> list >>>> .... >>>> brett >>> >>> The Acronis User Guide has 16 Chapter Headings which have sub-headings. >>> Perhaps surprisingly, Chapter 5 of TrueImage11_ug.en.pdf , entitled: >>> >>> Chapter 5. Creating backup archives (with the following sub-headings) >>> 5.1 What data to back up? >>> 5.2 The backup procedure *** >>> 5.3 Setting backup options >>> >>> [has answers to your backup procedure questions.] >>> >>> *** "5.2 The backup procedure >>> 5.2.1 My Computer backup >>> Create a backup image of any set of your computer's hard disks and >>> partitions or back up the system state. >>> 1. Invoke the Create Backup Wizard by selecting Operations -> Backup in >>> the main program menu, and then select My Computer." >>> >>> 5.2.5 Selecting the backup destination >>> Select the destination location for the backup. If your choice is other >>> than Acronis Secure Zone or a backup location, specify the archive name. >>> If you are going to create a new archive (i.e. perform a full backup), >>> enter the new file name in the Folder line, or use the file name >>> generator >>> (a button to the right of the line)." >>> >>> I quoted these parts of the Acronis User Guide to demonstrate that >>> reading the User Guide can be quite useful in learning how to solve >>> perplexing problems. Also if the information content of the Chapter >>> Headings seems too disorganized, one can do a search/find for keywords, >>> such as "backup" which will locate the word in the .pdf document, and >>> this >>> works a great deal like an average quality level index. >>> >>> I wonder why Microsoft doesn't publish a User Guide full of pictures >>> like that Hatcher pdf? Surely they have enough money for documentation. >>> Software companies must not have heard a picture is worth a 1000 words. >>> >>>> >>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>> news:%23RpaTa0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>> You have to create a filename at the drive (on the blank line labeled >>>>> File Name near the bottom of the Acronis screen) before you can >>>>> proceed. >>>>> For the best information on starting out with this program, download >>>>> the >>>>> pdf by Grover Hatcher, who is on the Acronis support forum: >>>>> >>>>> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/supportfiles/gh-acronis-backup1.pdf >>>>> >>>>> It was a lifesaver for me. He includes screenprints, so you can see >>>>> what >>>>> to do. >>>>> >>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>> >>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>> news:OGlJiH0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Hi AJR and Jo-Ann, >>>>>> I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way but >>>>>> like >>>>>> your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me from >>>>>> getting the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive shows it >>>>>> is "working OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which came with >>>>>> the >>>>>> desktop Dell. I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to see what next >>>>>> to investigate. >>>>>> Brett >>>>>> >>>>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:%23ujgBuz%23IHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the >>>>>>> Windows Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on the + >>>>>>> sign, and it should show you your drives. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hope this helps! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>>> >>>> >>> >>>>>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to >>>>>>>>> CD RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>>>>>>>> Any offer to steer please? >>>>>>>>> Thanks,brett > >
Guest Bill in Co. Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk I think with Casper you may have the option to make more than one clone to the same backup drive, but only if it is to a different partition each time - but I'm not sure, since I haven't used it. IOW, if you had a large backup drive, and wanted to make a new backup, you'd either have to 1) overwrite the existing one, or 2) Casper would need to create a new logical partition (and drive letter) to store it in, but I'm not sure about this. Maybe someone else here knows. Jo-Anne wrote: > Thank you, Bill! Sometimes I regret not going with Casper, since Acronis > is > far more complex than it probably should be. But Acronis backs up > differently from Casper. > > I think Casper provides only a clone--which, if I understand the process, > means that you get one "copy" on your backup medium. Acronis, on the other > hand, backs up images (although I think you can clone too), and you can > include several on each drive. You can pick and choose files to restore > also > (not sure if you can do that with Casper). > > Anyway, I'm slowly learning what to do with the Acronis program, thanks to > the support forum. > > Jo-Anne > > "Bill in Co." <not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote in message > news:OIr0dI%23%23IHA.4772@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> Another program occasionally mentioned here is Casper, which seems to be >> a >> bit simpler. >> >> Jo-Anne wrote: >>> I think the problem with the user guide is that it's too complex. What I >>> wanted to do initially was create a backup as simply as possible. I >>> figured >>> that after I learned more about the program, I could explore its other >>> possibilities. The pdf by Grover Hatcher is a quick start guide. It >>> provides >>> the basics that gave me the confidence to continue with the program. >>> >>> Grover, by the way, is not connected to Wilders. He did this guide (and >>> a >>> restore one as well) on his own time. He also has written one on >>> partitioning and one on manual cloning using the rescue CD. And he >>> provides >>> a lot of help in the forum. >>> >>> I too wish more developers would consider the use of pictures, >>> especially >>> screenprints; they're extremely helpful. >>> >>> Jo-Anne >>> >>> "Stephen Harris" <cyberguard-1048@yahoo.com> wrote in message >>> news:LVSnk.16826$xZ.9231@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com... >>>> brett wrote: >>>> >>>>> Jo Anne, the Wilder pdf looks great, printed it off to read in slow >>>>> time. Having bought Acronis I plan to give try and give it a good run >>>>> before relegating it to the shelf. >>>>> Thanks for advice, I wonder if Acronis have built it into their wish >>>>> list >>>>> .... >>>>> brett >>>> >>>> The Acronis User Guide has 16 Chapter Headings which have sub-headings. >>>> Perhaps surprisingly, Chapter 5 of TrueImage11_ug.en.pdf , entitled: >>>> >>>> Chapter 5. Creating backup archives (with the following sub-headings) >>>> 5.1 What data to back up? >>>> 5.2 The backup procedure *** >>>> 5.3 Setting backup options >>>> >>>> [has answers to your backup procedure questions.] >>>> >>>> *** "5.2 The backup procedure >>>> 5.2.1 My Computer backup >>>> Create a backup image of any set of your computer's hard disks and >>>> partitions or back up the system state. >>>> 1. Invoke the Create Backup Wizard by selecting Operations -> Backup in >>>> the main program menu, and then select My Computer." >>>> >>>> 5.2.5 Selecting the backup destination >>>> Select the destination location for the backup. If your choice is other >>>> than Acronis Secure Zone or a backup location, specify the archive >>>> name. >>>> If you are going to create a new archive (i.e. perform a full backup), >>>> enter the new file name in the Folder line, or use the file name >>>> generator >>>> (a button to the right of the line)." >>>> >>>> I quoted these parts of the Acronis User Guide to demonstrate that >>>> reading the User Guide can be quite useful in learning how to solve >>>> perplexing problems. Also if the information content of the Chapter >>>> Headings seems too disorganized, one can do a search/find for keywords, >>>> such as "backup" which will locate the word in the .pdf document, and >>>> this >>>> works a great deal like an average quality level index. >>>> >>>> I wonder why Microsoft doesn't publish a User Guide full of pictures >>>> like that Hatcher pdf? Surely they have enough money for documentation. >>>> Software companies must not have heard a picture is worth a 1000 words. >>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:%23RpaTa0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>> You have to create a filename at the drive (on the blank line labeled >>>>>> File Name near the bottom of the Acronis screen) before you can >>>>>> proceed. >>>>>> For the best information on starting out with this program, download >>>>>> the >>>>>> pdf by Grover Hatcher, who is on the Acronis support forum: >>>>>> >>>>>> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/supportfiles/gh-acronis-backup1.pdf >>>>>> >>>>>> It was a lifesaver for me. He includes screenprints, so you can see >>>>>> what >>>>>> to do. >>>>>> >>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>> >>>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>>> news:OGlJiH0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> Hi AJR and Jo-Ann, >>>>>>> I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way but >>>>>>> like >>>>>>> your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me from >>>>>>> getting the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive shows >>>>>>> it >>>>>>> is "working OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which came with >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> desktop Dell. I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to see what >>>>>>> next >>>>>>> to investigate. >>>>>>> Brett >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:%23ujgBuz%23IHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the >>>>>>>> Windows Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on the + >>>>>>>> sign, and it should show you your drives. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hope this helps! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>>>>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files >>>>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>>>> CD RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>>>>>>>>> Any offer to steer please? >>>>>>>>>> Thanks,brett
Guest JS Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk Jo-Anne, Thanks for providing the link to Grover Hatcher's quick start guide. I downloaded it, took a quick peek and even in that peek I could get a good idea of how Acronis TI functions. Just to let you know, I have downloaded the trial version but have not had a chance to test it yet as I'm in the middle of writing a new article for my web site based on Windows XP SP 3. JS http://www.pagestart.com "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message news:OKcibk9%23IHA.3344@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >I think the problem with the user guide is that it's too complex. What I >wanted to do initially was create a backup as simply as possible. I figured >that after I learned more about the program, I could explore its other >possibilities. The pdf by Grover Hatcher is a quick start guide. It >provides the basics that gave me the confidence to continue with the >program. > > Grover, by the way, is not connected to Wilders. He did this guide (and a > restore one as well) on his own time. He also has written one on > partitioning and one on manual cloning using the rescue CD. And he > provides a lot of help in the forum. > > I too wish more developers would consider the use of pictures, especially > screenprints; they're extremely helpful. > > Jo-Anne > > "Stephen Harris" <cyberguard-1048@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:LVSnk.16826$xZ.9231@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com... >> brett wrote: >> >>> Jo Anne, the Wilder pdf looks great, printed it off to read in slow >>> time. Having bought Acronis I plan to give try and give it a good run >>> before relegating it to the shelf. >>> Thanks for advice, I wonder if Acronis have built it into their wish >>> list .... >>> brett >> >> The Acronis User Guide has 16 Chapter Headings which have sub-headings. >> Perhaps surprisingly, Chapter 5 of TrueImage11_ug.en.pdf , entitled: >> >> Chapter 5. Creating backup archives (with the following sub-headings) >> 5.1 What data to back up? >> 5.2 The backup procedure *** >> 5.3 Setting backup options >> >> [has answers to your backup procedure questions.] >> >> *** "5.2 The backup procedure >> 5.2.1 My Computer backup >> Create a backup image of any set of your computer's hard disks and >> partitions or back up the system state. >> 1. Invoke the Create Backup Wizard by selecting Operations -> Backup in >> the main program menu, and then select My Computer." >> >> 5.2.5 Selecting the backup destination >> Select the destination location for the backup. If your choice is other >> than Acronis Secure Zone or a backup location, specify the archive name. >> If you are going to create a new archive (i.e. perform a full backup), >> enter the new file name in the Folder line, or use the file name >> generator (a button to the right of the line)." >> >> I quoted these parts of the Acronis User Guide to demonstrate that >> reading the User Guide can be quite useful in learning how to solve >> perplexing problems. Also if the information content of the Chapter >> Headings seems too disorganized, one can do a search/find for keywords, >> such as "backup" which will locate the word in the .pdf document, and >> this works a great deal like an average quality level index. >> >> I wonder why Microsoft doesn't publish a User Guide full of pictures >> like that Hatcher pdf? Surely they have enough money for documentation. >> Software companies must not have heard a picture is worth a 1000 words. >> >>> >>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>> news:%23RpaTa0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>> You have to create a filename at the drive (on the blank line labeled >>>> File Name near the bottom of the Acronis screen) before you can >>>> proceed. For the best information on starting out with this program, >>>> download the pdf by Grover Hatcher, who is on the Acronis support >>>> forum: >>>> >>>> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/supportfiles/gh-acronis-backup1.pdf >>>> >>>> It was a lifesaver for me. He includes screenprints, so you can see >>>> what to do. >>>> >>>> Jo-Anne >>>> >>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>> news:OGlJiH0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>> Hi AJR and Jo-Ann, >>>>> I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way but >>>>> like your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me >>>>> from getting the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive >>>>> shows it is "working OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which >>>>> came with the desktop Dell. I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to >>>>> see what next to investigate. >>>>> Brett >>>>> >>>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:%23ujgBuz%23IHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>> At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the >>>>>> Windows Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on the + >>>>>> sign, and it should show you your drives. >>>>>> >>>>>> Hope this helps! >>>>>> >>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to >>>>>>>> CD RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>>>>>>> Any offer to steer please? >>>>>>>> Thanks,brett >>>>>>>> > >
Guest Meebers Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk I use casper and acronis. With Casper, it writes to destination of choice (partition), overwriting only the files that have changed since last back up. It can verify data after backup. I backup to external HDD's alternating HDD's every backup. I usually make the partitions slightly larger than the used space on the drive I am backing up from. Casper Utilities can do that fairly easy. "Bill in Co." <not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:eIEm0g%23%23IHA.4156@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >I think with Casper you may have the option to make more than one clone to >the same backup drive, but only if it is to a different partition each >time - but I'm not sure, since I haven't used it. IOW, if you had a >large backup drive, and wanted to make a new backup, you'd either have to >1) overwrite the existing one, or 2) Casper would need to create a new >logical partition (and drive letter) to store it in, but I'm not sure about >this. > Maybe someone else here knows. > > Jo-Anne wrote: >> Thank you, Bill! Sometimes I regret not going with Casper, since Acronis >> is >> far more complex than it probably should be. But Acronis backs up >> differently from Casper. >> >> I think Casper provides only a clone--which, if I understand the process, >> means that you get one "copy" on your backup medium. Acronis, on the >> other >> hand, backs up images (although I think you can clone too), and you can >> include several on each drive. You can pick and choose files to restore >> also >> (not sure if you can do that with Casper). >> >> Anyway, I'm slowly learning what to do with the Acronis program, thanks >> to >> the support forum. >> >> Jo-Anne >> >> "Bill in Co." <not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote in message >> news:OIr0dI%23%23IHA.4772@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>> Another program occasionally mentioned here is Casper, which seems to be >>> a >>> bit simpler. >>> >>> Jo-Anne wrote: >>>> I think the problem with the user guide is that it's too complex. What >>>> I >>>> wanted to do initially was create a backup as simply as possible. I >>>> figured >>>> that after I learned more about the program, I could explore its other >>>> possibilities. The pdf by Grover Hatcher is a quick start guide. It >>>> provides >>>> the basics that gave me the confidence to continue with the program. >>>> >>>> Grover, by the way, is not connected to Wilders. He did this guide (and >>>> a >>>> restore one as well) on his own time. He also has written one on >>>> partitioning and one on manual cloning using the rescue CD. And he >>>> provides >>>> a lot of help in the forum. >>>> >>>> I too wish more developers would consider the use of pictures, >>>> especially >>>> screenprints; they're extremely helpful. >>>> >>>> Jo-Anne >>>> >>>> "Stephen Harris" <cyberguard-1048@yahoo.com> wrote in message >>>> news:LVSnk.16826$xZ.9231@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com... >>>>> brett wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Jo Anne, the Wilder pdf looks great, printed it off to read in slow >>>>>> time. Having bought Acronis I plan to give try and give it a good run >>>>>> before relegating it to the shelf. >>>>>> Thanks for advice, I wonder if Acronis have built it into their wish >>>>>> list >>>>>> .... >>>>>> brett >>>>> >>>>> The Acronis User Guide has 16 Chapter Headings which have >>>>> sub-headings. >>>>> Perhaps surprisingly, Chapter 5 of TrueImage11_ug.en.pdf , entitled: >>>>> >>>>> Chapter 5. Creating backup archives (with the following sub-headings) >>>>> 5.1 What data to back up? >>>>> 5.2 The backup procedure *** >>>>> 5.3 Setting backup options >>>>> >>>>> [has answers to your backup procedure questions.] >>>>> >>>>> *** "5.2 The backup procedure >>>>> 5.2.1 My Computer backup >>>>> Create a backup image of any set of your computer's hard disks and >>>>> partitions or back up the system state. >>>>> 1. Invoke the Create Backup Wizard by selecting Operations -> Backup >>>>> in >>>>> the main program menu, and then select My Computer." >>>>> >>>>> 5.2.5 Selecting the backup destination >>>>> Select the destination location for the backup. If your choice is >>>>> other >>>>> than Acronis Secure Zone or a backup location, specify the archive >>>>> name. >>>>> If you are going to create a new archive (i.e. perform a full backup), >>>>> enter the new file name in the Folder line, or use the file name >>>>> generator >>>>> (a button to the right of the line)." >>>>> >>>>> I quoted these parts of the Acronis User Guide to demonstrate that >>>>> reading the User Guide can be quite useful in learning how to solve >>>>> perplexing problems. Also if the information content of the Chapter >>>>> Headings seems too disorganized, one can do a search/find for >>>>> keywords, >>>>> such as "backup" which will locate the word in the .pdf document, and >>>>> this >>>>> works a great deal like an average quality level index. >>>>> >>>>> I wonder why Microsoft doesn't publish a User Guide full of pictures >>>>> like that Hatcher pdf? Surely they have enough money for >>>>> documentation. >>>>> Software companies must not have heard a picture is worth a 1000 >>>>> words. >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:%23RpaTa0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> You have to create a filename at the drive (on the blank line >>>>>>> labeled >>>>>>> File Name near the bottom of the Acronis screen) before you can >>>>>>> proceed. >>>>>>> For the best information on starting out with this program, download >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> pdf by Grover Hatcher, who is on the Acronis support forum: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/supportfiles/gh-acronis-backup1.pdf >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It was a lifesaver for me. He includes screenprints, so you can see >>>>>>> what >>>>>>> to do. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:OGlJiH0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> Hi AJR and Jo-Ann, >>>>>>>> I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way but >>>>>>>> like >>>>>>>> your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me from >>>>>>>> getting the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive shows >>>>>>>> it >>>>>>>> is "working OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which came with >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> desktop Dell. I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to see what >>>>>>>> next >>>>>>>> to investigate. >>>>>>>> Brett >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:%23ujgBuz%23IHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the >>>>>>>>> Windows Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on the >>>>>>>>> + >>>>>>>>> sign, and it should show you your drives. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hope this helps! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files >>>>>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>>>>> CD RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>>>>>>>>>> Any offer to steer please? >>>>>>>>>>> Thanks,brett > >
Guest Bill in Co. Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk Yes, I am aware of Casper's Smart Cloning feature. But what I was addressing was making and preserving separate and standalone backups for different days, each standing on their own. How does that work? Does it work the way I mentioned? IOW, does it need to create a separate drive partition for this each time? Meebers wrote: > I use casper and acronis. With Casper, it writes to destination of choice > (partition), overwriting only the files that have changed since last back > up. It can verify data after backup. I backup to external HDD's > alternating HDD's every backup. I usually make the partitions slightly > larger than the used space on the drive I am backing up from. Casper > Utilities can do that fairly easy. > > "Bill in Co." <not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote in message > news:eIEm0g%23%23IHA.4156@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> I think with Casper you may have the option to make more than one clone >> to >> the same backup drive, but only if it is to a different partition each >> time - but I'm not sure, since I haven't used it. IOW, if you had a >> large backup drive, and wanted to make a new backup, you'd either have to >> 1) overwrite the existing one, or 2) Casper would need to create a new >> logical partition (and drive letter) to store it in, but I'm not sure >> about >> this. >> Maybe someone else here knows. >> >> Jo-Anne wrote: >>> Thank you, Bill! Sometimes I regret not going with Casper, since Acronis >>> is >>> far more complex than it probably should be. But Acronis backs up >>> differently from Casper. >>> >>> I think Casper provides only a clone--which, if I understand the >>> process, >>> means that you get one "copy" on your backup medium. Acronis, on the >>> other >>> hand, backs up images (although I think you can clone too), and you can >>> include several on each drive. You can pick and choose files to restore >>> also >>> (not sure if you can do that with Casper). >>> >>> Anyway, I'm slowly learning what to do with the Acronis program, thanks >>> to >>> the support forum. >>> >>> Jo-Anne >>> >>> "Bill in Co." <not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote in message >>> news:OIr0dI%23%23IHA.4772@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>> Another program occasionally mentioned here is Casper, which seems to >>>> be >>>> a >>>> bit simpler. >>>> >>>> Jo-Anne wrote: >>>>> I think the problem with the user guide is that it's too complex. What >>>>> I >>>>> wanted to do initially was create a backup as simply as possible. I >>>>> figured >>>>> that after I learned more about the program, I could explore its other >>>>> possibilities. The pdf by Grover Hatcher is a quick start guide. It >>>>> provides >>>>> the basics that gave me the confidence to continue with the program. >>>>> >>>>> Grover, by the way, is not connected to Wilders. He did this guide >>>>> (and >>>>> a >>>>> restore one as well) on his own time. He also has written one on >>>>> partitioning and one on manual cloning using the rescue CD. And he >>>>> provides >>>>> a lot of help in the forum. >>>>> >>>>> I too wish more developers would consider the use of pictures, >>>>> especially >>>>> screenprints; they're extremely helpful. >>>>> >>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>> >>>>> "Stephen Harris" <cyberguard-1048@yahoo.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:LVSnk.16826$xZ.9231@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com... >>>>>> brett wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Jo Anne, the Wilder pdf looks great, printed it off to read in slow >>>>>>> time. Having bought Acronis I plan to give try and give it a good >>>>>>> run >>>>>>> before relegating it to the shelf. >>>>>>> Thanks for advice, I wonder if Acronis have built it into their wish >>>>>>> list >>>>>>> .... >>>>>>> brett >>>>>> >>>>>> The Acronis User Guide has 16 Chapter Headings which have >>>>>> sub-headings. >>>>>> Perhaps surprisingly, Chapter 5 of TrueImage11_ug.en.pdf , entitled: >>>>>> >>>>>> Chapter 5. Creating backup archives (with the following sub-headings) >>>>>> 5.1 What data to back up? >>>>>> 5.2 The backup procedure *** >>>>>> 5.3 Setting backup options >>>>>> >>>>>> [has answers to your backup procedure questions.] >>>>>> >>>>>> *** "5.2 The backup procedure >>>>>> 5.2.1 My Computer backup >>>>>> Create a backup image of any set of your computer's hard disks and >>>>>> partitions or back up the system state. >>>>>> 1. Invoke the Create Backup Wizard by selecting Operations -> Backup >>>>>> in >>>>>> the main program menu, and then select My Computer." >>>>>> >>>>>> 5.2.5 Selecting the backup destination >>>>>> Select the destination location for the backup. If your choice is >>>>>> other >>>>>> than Acronis Secure Zone or a backup location, specify the archive >>>>>> name. >>>>>> If you are going to create a new archive (i.e. perform a full >>>>>> backup), >>>>>> enter the new file name in the Folder line, or use the file name >>>>>> generator >>>>>> (a button to the right of the line)." >>>>>> >>>>>> I quoted these parts of the Acronis User Guide to demonstrate that >>>>>> reading the User Guide can be quite useful in learning how to solve >>>>>> perplexing problems. Also if the information content of the Chapter >>>>>> Headings seems too disorganized, one can do a search/find for >>>>>> keywords, >>>>>> such as "backup" which will locate the word in the .pdf document, and >>>>>> this >>>>>> works a great deal like an average quality level index. >>>>>> >>>>>> I wonder why Microsoft doesn't publish a User Guide full of pictures >>>>>> like that Hatcher pdf? Surely they have enough money for >>>>>> documentation. >>>>>> Software companies must not have heard a picture is worth a 1000 >>>>>> words. >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:%23RpaTa0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> You have to create a filename at the drive (on the blank line >>>>>>>> labeled >>>>>>>> File Name near the bottom of the Acronis screen) before you can >>>>>>>> proceed. >>>>>>>> For the best information on starting out with this program, >>>>>>>> download >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> pdf by Grover Hatcher, who is on the Acronis support forum: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/supportfiles/gh-acronis-backup1.pdf >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> It was a lifesaver for me. He includes screenprints, so you can see >>>>>>>> what >>>>>>>> to do. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:OGlJiH0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> Hi AJR and Jo-Ann, >>>>>>>>> I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way but >>>>>>>>> like >>>>>>>>> your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me from >>>>>>>>> getting the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive shows >>>>>>>>> it >>>>>>>>> is "working OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which came >>>>>>>>> with >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> desktop Dell. I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to see what >>>>>>>>> next >>>>>>>>> to investigate. >>>>>>>>> Brett >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:%23ujgBuz%23IHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the >>>>>>>>>> Windows Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on the >>>>>>>>>> + >>>>>>>>>> sign, and it should show you your drives. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Hope this helps! >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>>> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files >>>>>>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>>>>>> CD RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>>>>>>>>>>> Any offer to steer please? >>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks,brett
Guest Meebers Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk If you want to make a backup everyday, then an image seems to be the way to go. Casper makes a clone, needing its own partition per copy for you to save multiple days. It is immediately bootable, an advantage to me since my HDD's are in removable storage trays. Drive crash to up and running again is less than 5 minutes. I clone it back to the main drive at a later time assuming it was not a permanent hardware failure. "Bill in Co." <not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:u%23LNwX$%23IHA.3380@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Yes, I am aware of Casper's Smart Cloning feature. But what I was > addressing was making and preserving separate and standalone backups for > different days, each standing on their own. How does that work? Does > it work the way I mentioned? IOW, does it need to create a separate > drive partition for this each time? > > Meebers wrote: >> I use casper and acronis. With Casper, it writes to destination of >> choice >> (partition), overwriting only the files that have changed since last back >> up. It can verify data after backup. I backup to external HDD's >> alternating HDD's every backup. I usually make the partitions slightly >> larger than the used space on the drive I am backing up from. Casper >> Utilities can do that fairly easy. >> >> "Bill in Co." <not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote in message >> news:eIEm0g%23%23IHA.4156@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> I think with Casper you may have the option to make more than one clone >>> to >>> the same backup drive, but only if it is to a different partition each >>> time - but I'm not sure, since I haven't used it. IOW, if you had a >>> large backup drive, and wanted to make a new backup, you'd either have >>> to >>> 1) overwrite the existing one, or 2) Casper would need to create a new >>> logical partition (and drive letter) to store it in, but I'm not sure >>> about >>> this. >>> Maybe someone else here knows. >>> >>> Jo-Anne wrote: >>>> Thank you, Bill! Sometimes I regret not going with Casper, since >>>> Acronis >>>> is >>>> far more complex than it probably should be. But Acronis backs up >>>> differently from Casper. >>>> >>>> I think Casper provides only a clone--which, if I understand the >>>> process, >>>> means that you get one "copy" on your backup medium. Acronis, on the >>>> other >>>> hand, backs up images (although I think you can clone too), and you can >>>> include several on each drive. You can pick and choose files to restore >>>> also >>>> (not sure if you can do that with Casper). >>>> >>>> Anyway, I'm slowly learning what to do with the Acronis program, thanks >>>> to >>>> the support forum. >>>> >>>> Jo-Anne >>>> >>>> "Bill in Co." <not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote in message >>>> news:OIr0dI%23%23IHA.4772@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>> Another program occasionally mentioned here is Casper, which seems to >>>>> be >>>>> a >>>>> bit simpler. >>>>> >>>>> Jo-Anne wrote: >>>>>> I think the problem with the user guide is that it's too complex. >>>>>> What >>>>>> I >>>>>> wanted to do initially was create a backup as simply as possible. I >>>>>> figured >>>>>> that after I learned more about the program, I could explore its >>>>>> other >>>>>> possibilities. The pdf by Grover Hatcher is a quick start guide. It >>>>>> provides >>>>>> the basics that gave me the confidence to continue with the program. >>>>>> >>>>>> Grover, by the way, is not connected to Wilders. He did this guide >>>>>> (and >>>>>> a >>>>>> restore one as well) on his own time. He also has written one on >>>>>> partitioning and one on manual cloning using the rescue CD. And he >>>>>> provides >>>>>> a lot of help in the forum. >>>>>> >>>>>> I too wish more developers would consider the use of pictures, >>>>>> especially >>>>>> screenprints; they're extremely helpful. >>>>>> >>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>> >>>>>> "Stephen Harris" <cyberguard-1048@yahoo.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:LVSnk.16826$xZ.9231@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com... >>>>>>> brett wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Jo Anne, the Wilder pdf looks great, printed it off to read in >>>>>>>> slow >>>>>>>> time. Having bought Acronis I plan to give try and give it a good >>>>>>>> run >>>>>>>> before relegating it to the shelf. >>>>>>>> Thanks for advice, I wonder if Acronis have built it into their >>>>>>>> wish >>>>>>>> list >>>>>>>> .... >>>>>>>> brett >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The Acronis User Guide has 16 Chapter Headings which have >>>>>>> sub-headings. >>>>>>> Perhaps surprisingly, Chapter 5 of TrueImage11_ug.en.pdf , entitled: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Chapter 5. Creating backup archives (with the following >>>>>>> sub-headings) >>>>>>> 5.1 What data to back up? >>>>>>> 5.2 The backup procedure *** >>>>>>> 5.3 Setting backup options >>>>>>> >>>>>>> [has answers to your backup procedure questions.] >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *** "5.2 The backup procedure >>>>>>> 5.2.1 My Computer backup >>>>>>> Create a backup image of any set of your computer's hard disks and >>>>>>> partitions or back up the system state. >>>>>>> 1. Invoke the Create Backup Wizard by selecting Operations -> Backup >>>>>>> in >>>>>>> the main program menu, and then select My Computer." >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 5.2.5 Selecting the backup destination >>>>>>> Select the destination location for the backup. If your choice is >>>>>>> other >>>>>>> than Acronis Secure Zone or a backup location, specify the archive >>>>>>> name. >>>>>>> If you are going to create a new archive (i.e. perform a full >>>>>>> backup), >>>>>>> enter the new file name in the Folder line, or use the file name >>>>>>> generator >>>>>>> (a button to the right of the line)." >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I quoted these parts of the Acronis User Guide to demonstrate that >>>>>>> reading the User Guide can be quite useful in learning how to solve >>>>>>> perplexing problems. Also if the information content of the Chapter >>>>>>> Headings seems too disorganized, one can do a search/find for >>>>>>> keywords, >>>>>>> such as "backup" which will locate the word in the .pdf document, >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> this >>>>>>> works a great deal like an average quality level index. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I wonder why Microsoft doesn't publish a User Guide full of pictures >>>>>>> like that Hatcher pdf? Surely they have enough money for >>>>>>> documentation. >>>>>>> Software companies must not have heard a picture is worth a 1000 >>>>>>> words. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:%23RpaTa0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> You have to create a filename at the drive (on the blank line >>>>>>>>> labeled >>>>>>>>> File Name near the bottom of the Acronis screen) before you can >>>>>>>>> proceed. >>>>>>>>> For the best information on starting out with this program, >>>>>>>>> download >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> pdf by Grover Hatcher, who is on the Acronis support forum: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/supportfiles/gh-acronis-backup1.pdf >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> It was a lifesaver for me. He includes screenprints, so you can >>>>>>>>> see >>>>>>>>> what >>>>>>>>> to do. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:OGlJiH0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> Hi AJR and Jo-Ann, >>>>>>>>>> I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way >>>>>>>>>> but >>>>>>>>>> like >>>>>>>>>> your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me >>>>>>>>>> from >>>>>>>>>> getting the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive >>>>>>>>>> shows >>>>>>>>>> it >>>>>>>>>> is "working OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which came >>>>>>>>>> with >>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>> desktop Dell. I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to see what >>>>>>>>>> next >>>>>>>>>> to investigate. >>>>>>>>>> Brett >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>> news:%23ujgBuz%23IHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>> At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the >>>>>>>>>>> Windows Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on >>>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>>> + >>>>>>>>>>> sign, and it should show you your drives. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Hope this helps! >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>>>> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files >>>>>>>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>>>>>>> CD RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>>>>>>>>>>>> Any offer to steer please? >>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks,brett > >
Guest Bill in Co. Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk OK. The "immediately bootable thing" isn't important for me, but the ability to store multiple backups (or at least a few) is very important to me, so I best stick with imaging, I think. Although as you said (if I read this right), one *could* choose to save several Casper backup "clones" in different partitions on the same external drive, with each having its own drive letter. And then if desired, one could presumably reclone one of those saved partitions back to the source drive inside my computer, and boot up there. Meebers wrote: > If you want to make a backup everyday, then an image seems to be the way > to > go. Casper makes a clone, needing its own partition per copy for you to > save multiple days. It is immediately bootable, an advantage to me > since > my HDD's are in removable storage trays. Drive crash to up and running > again is less than 5 minutes. I clone it back to the main drive at a > later > time assuming it was not a permanent hardware failure. > > "Bill in Co." <not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote in message > news:u%23LNwX$%23IHA.3380@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> Yes, I am aware of Casper's Smart Cloning feature. But what I was >> addressing was making and preserving separate and standalone backups for >> different days, each standing on their own. How does that work? Does >> it work the way I mentioned? IOW, does it need to create a separate >> drive partition for this each time? >> >> Meebers wrote: >>> I use casper and acronis. With Casper, it writes to destination of >>> choice >>> (partition), overwriting only the files that have changed since last >>> back >>> up. It can verify data after backup. I backup to external HDD's >>> alternating HDD's every backup. I usually make the partitions slightly >>> larger than the used space on the drive I am backing up from. Casper >>> Utilities can do that fairly easy. >>> >>> "Bill in Co." <not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote in message >>> news:eIEm0g%23%23IHA.4156@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>> I think with Casper you may have the option to make more than one clone >>>> to >>>> the same backup drive, but only if it is to a different partition each >>>> time - but I'm not sure, since I haven't used it. IOW, if you had a >>>> large backup drive, and wanted to make a new backup, you'd either have >>>> to >>>> 1) overwrite the existing one, or 2) Casper would need to create a new >>>> logical partition (and drive letter) to store it in, but I'm not sure >>>> about >>>> this. >>>> Maybe someone else here knows. >>>> >>>> Jo-Anne wrote: >>>>> Thank you, Bill! Sometimes I regret not going with Casper, since >>>>> Acronis >>>>> is >>>>> far more complex than it probably should be. But Acronis backs up >>>>> differently from Casper. >>>>> >>>>> I think Casper provides only a clone--which, if I understand the >>>>> process, >>>>> means that you get one "copy" on your backup medium. Acronis, on the >>>>> other >>>>> hand, backs up images (although I think you can clone too), and you >>>>> can >>>>> include several on each drive. You can pick and choose files to >>>>> restore >>>>> also >>>>> (not sure if you can do that with Casper). >>>>> >>>>> Anyway, I'm slowly learning what to do with the Acronis program, >>>>> thanks >>>>> to >>>>> the support forum. >>>>> >>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>> >>>>> "Bill in Co." <not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote in message >>>>> news:OIr0dI%23%23IHA.4772@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Another program occasionally mentioned here is Casper, which seems to >>>>>> be >>>>>> a >>>>>> bit simpler. >>>>>> >>>>>> Jo-Anne wrote: >>>>>>> I think the problem with the user guide is that it's too complex. >>>>>>> What >>>>>>> I >>>>>>> wanted to do initially was create a backup as simply as possible. I >>>>>>> figured >>>>>>> that after I learned more about the program, I could explore its >>>>>>> other >>>>>>> possibilities. The pdf by Grover Hatcher is a quick start guide. It >>>>>>> provides >>>>>>> the basics that gave me the confidence to continue with the program. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Grover, by the way, is not connected to Wilders. He did this guide >>>>>>> (and >>>>>>> a >>>>>>> restore one as well) on his own time. He also has written one on >>>>>>> partitioning and one on manual cloning using the rescue CD. And he >>>>>>> provides >>>>>>> a lot of help in the forum. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I too wish more developers would consider the use of pictures, >>>>>>> especially >>>>>>> screenprints; they're extremely helpful. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Stephen Harris" <cyberguard-1048@yahoo.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:LVSnk.16826$xZ.9231@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com... >>>>>>>> brett wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Jo Anne, the Wilder pdf looks great, printed it off to read in >>>>>>>>> slow >>>>>>>>> time. Having bought Acronis I plan to give try and give it a good >>>>>>>>> run >>>>>>>>> before relegating it to the shelf. >>>>>>>>> Thanks for advice, I wonder if Acronis have built it into their >>>>>>>>> wish >>>>>>>>> list >>>>>>>>> .... >>>>>>>>> brett >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The Acronis User Guide has 16 Chapter Headings which have >>>>>>>> sub-headings. >>>>>>>> Perhaps surprisingly, Chapter 5 of TrueImage11_ug.en.pdf , >>>>>>>> entitled: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Chapter 5. Creating backup archives (with the following >>>>>>>> sub-headings) >>>>>>>> 5.1 What data to back up? >>>>>>>> 5.2 The backup procedure *** >>>>>>>> 5.3 Setting backup options >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> [has answers to your backup procedure questions.] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> *** "5.2 The backup procedure >>>>>>>> 5.2.1 My Computer backup >>>>>>>> Create a backup image of any set of your computer's hard disks and >>>>>>>> partitions or back up the system state. >>>>>>>> 1. Invoke the Create Backup Wizard by selecting Operations -> >>>>>>>> Backup >>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>> the main program menu, and then select My Computer." >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 5.2.5 Selecting the backup destination >>>>>>>> Select the destination location for the backup. If your choice is >>>>>>>> other >>>>>>>> than Acronis Secure Zone or a backup location, specify the archive >>>>>>>> name. >>>>>>>> If you are going to create a new archive (i.e. perform a full >>>>>>>> backup), >>>>>>>> enter the new file name in the Folder line, or use the file name >>>>>>>> generator >>>>>>>> (a button to the right of the line)." >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I quoted these parts of the Acronis User Guide to demonstrate that >>>>>>>> reading the User Guide can be quite useful in learning how to solve >>>>>>>> perplexing problems. Also if the information content of the Chapter >>>>>>>> Headings seems too disorganized, one can do a search/find for >>>>>>>> keywords, >>>>>>>> such as "backup" which will locate the word in the .pdf document, >>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>> this >>>>>>>> works a great deal like an average quality level index. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I wonder why Microsoft doesn't publish a User Guide full of >>>>>>>> pictures >>>>>>>> like that Hatcher pdf? Surely they have enough money for >>>>>>>> documentation. >>>>>>>> Software companies must not have heard a picture is worth a 1000 >>>>>>>> words. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:%23RpaTa0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> You have to create a filename at the drive (on the blank line >>>>>>>>>> labeled >>>>>>>>>> File Name near the bottom of the Acronis screen) before you can >>>>>>>>>> proceed. >>>>>>>>>> For the best information on starting out with this program, >>>>>>>>>> download >>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>> pdf by Grover Hatcher, who is on the Acronis support forum: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/supportfiles/gh-acronis-backup1.pdf >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> It was a lifesaver for me. He includes screenprints, so you can >>>>>>>>>> see >>>>>>>>>> what >>>>>>>>>> to do. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>> news:OGlJiH0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>> Hi AJR and Jo-Ann, >>>>>>>>>>> I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way >>>>>>>>>>> but >>>>>>>>>>> like >>>>>>>>>>> your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me >>>>>>>>>>> from >>>>>>>>>>> getting the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive >>>>>>>>>>> shows >>>>>>>>>>> it >>>>>>>>>>> is "working OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which came >>>>>>>>>>> with >>>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>>> desktop Dell. I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to see what >>>>>>>>>>> next >>>>>>>>>>> to investigate. >>>>>>>>>>> Brett >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>>> news:%23ujgBuz%23IHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>> At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like >>>>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>>>> Windows Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on >>>>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>>>> + >>>>>>>>>>>> sign, and it should show you your drives. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Hope this helps! >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>>>>> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup >>>>>>>>>>>>>> files >>>>>>>>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>>>>>>>> CD RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Any offer to steer please? >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks,brett
Guest Timothy Daniels Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk Casper can make incremental clones. That is, the clone is immediately bootable - without the "restore" step that image files require - AND... it can be ammended incrementally, meaning that just those changes that have occurred in the original files since the clone's creation are edited into the latest version of the clone. Incremental ammending was originally an advantage of imaging, but Casper has managed to make it a feature of its cloner. I don't know if this is unique to Casper, but it does add a lot of flexibility - sorta the best of both worlds. The only downside is that to be bootable, the clone must be kept on a bootable medium (usually a hard drive). *TimDaniels* "Meebers" wrote: > If you want to make a backup everyday, then an image seems > to be the way to go. Casper makes a clone, needing its own > partition per copy for you to save multiple days. It is > immediately bootable, an advantage to me since my HDD's > are in removable storage trays. Drive crash to up and running again is less > than 5 minutes. I clone it back to the main drive > at a later time assuming it was not a permanent hardware failure. > > "Bill in Co." wrote: >> Yes, I am aware of Casper's Smart Cloning feature. But >> what I was addressing was making and preserving separate >> and standalone backups for different days, each standing on >> their own. How does that work? Does it work the way >> I mentioned? IOW, does it need to create a separate drive partition for >> this each time? >> >> Meebers wrote: >>> I use casper and acronis. With Casper, it writes to destination of choice >>> (partition), overwriting only the files that have changed since last back >>> up. It can verify data after backup. I backup to external HDD's >>> alternating HDD's every backup. I usually make the partitions slightly >>> larger than the used space on the drive I am backing up from. Casper >>> Utilities can do that fairly easy. >>> >>> "Bill in Co." <not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote in message >>> news:eIEm0g%23%23IHA.4156@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>> I think with Casper you may have the option to make more than one clone to >>>> the same backup drive, but only if it is to a different partition each >>>> time - but I'm not sure, since I haven't used it. IOW, if you had a >>>> large backup drive, and wanted to make a new backup, you'd either have to >>>> 1) overwrite the existing one, or 2) Casper would need to create a new >>>> logical partition (and drive letter) to store it in, but I'm not sure about >>>> this. >>>> Maybe someone else here knows. >>>> >>>> Jo-Anne wrote: >>>>> Thank you, Bill! Sometimes I regret not going with Casper, since Acronis >>>>> is >>>>> far more complex than it probably should be. But Acronis backs up >>>>> differently from Casper. >>>>> >>>>> I think Casper provides only a clone--which, if I understand the process, >>>>> means that you get one "copy" on your backup medium. Acronis, on the >>>>> other >>>>> hand, backs up images (although I think you can clone too), and you can >>>>> include several on each drive. You can pick and choose files to restore >>>>> also >>>>> (not sure if you can do that with Casper). >>>>> >>>>> Anyway, I'm slowly learning what to do with the Acronis program, thanks >>>>> to >>>>> the support forum. >>>>> >>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>> >>>>> "Bill in Co." <not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote in message >>>>> news:OIr0dI%23%23IHA.4772@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Another program occasionally mentioned here is Casper, which seems to be >>>>>> a >>>>>> bit simpler. >>>>>> >>>>>> Jo-Anne wrote: >>>>>>> I think the problem with the user guide is that it's too complex. What >>>>>>> I >>>>>>> wanted to do initially was create a backup as simply as possible. I >>>>>>> figured >>>>>>> that after I learned more about the program, I could explore its other >>>>>>> possibilities. The pdf by Grover Hatcher is a quick start guide. It >>>>>>> provides >>>>>>> the basics that gave me the confidence to continue with the program. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Grover, by the way, is not connected to Wilders. He did this guide (and >>>>>>> a >>>>>>> restore one as well) on his own time. He also has written one on >>>>>>> partitioning and one on manual cloning using the rescue CD. And he >>>>>>> provides >>>>>>> a lot of help in the forum. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I too wish more developers would consider the use of pictures, >>>>>>> especially >>>>>>> screenprints; they're extremely helpful. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Stephen Harris" <cyberguard-1048@yahoo.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:LVSnk.16826$xZ.9231@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com... >>>>>>>> brett wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Jo Anne, the Wilder pdf looks great, printed it off to read in slow >>>>>>>>> time. Having bought Acronis I plan to give try and give it a good run >>>>>>>>> before relegating it to the shelf. >>>>>>>>> Thanks for advice, I wonder if Acronis have built it into their wish >>>>>>>>> list >>>>>>>>> .... >>>>>>>>> brett >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The Acronis User Guide has 16 Chapter Headings which have >>>>>>>> sub-headings. >>>>>>>> Perhaps surprisingly, Chapter 5 of TrueImage11_ug.en.pdf , entitled: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Chapter 5. Creating backup archives (with the following sub-headings) >>>>>>>> 5.1 What data to back up? >>>>>>>> 5.2 The backup procedure *** >>>>>>>> 5.3 Setting backup options >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> [has answers to your backup procedure questions.] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> *** "5.2 The backup procedure >>>>>>>> 5.2.1 My Computer backup >>>>>>>> Create a backup image of any set of your computer's hard disks and >>>>>>>> partitions or back up the system state. >>>>>>>> 1. Invoke the Create Backup Wizard by selecting Operations -> Backup >>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>> the main program menu, and then select My Computer." >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 5.2.5 Selecting the backup destination >>>>>>>> Select the destination location for the backup. If your choice is >>>>>>>> other >>>>>>>> than Acronis Secure Zone or a backup location, specify the archive >>>>>>>> name. >>>>>>>> If you are going to create a new archive (i.e. perform a full backup), >>>>>>>> enter the new file name in the Folder line, or use the file name >>>>>>>> generator >>>>>>>> (a button to the right of the line)." >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I quoted these parts of the Acronis User Guide to demonstrate that >>>>>>>> reading the User Guide can be quite useful in learning how to solve >>>>>>>> perplexing problems. Also if the information content of the Chapter >>>>>>>> Headings seems too disorganized, one can do a search/find for >>>>>>>> keywords, >>>>>>>> such as "backup" which will locate the word in the .pdf document, and >>>>>>>> this >>>>>>>> works a great deal like an average quality level index. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I wonder why Microsoft doesn't publish a User Guide full of pictures >>>>>>>> like that Hatcher pdf? Surely they have enough money for >>>>>>>> documentation. >>>>>>>> Software companies must not have heard a picture is worth a 1000 >>>>>>>> words. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:%23RpaTa0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> You have to create a filename at the drive (on the blank line >>>>>>>>>> labeled >>>>>>>>>> File Name near the bottom of the Acronis screen) before you can >>>>>>>>>> proceed. >>>>>>>>>> For the best information on starting out with this program, download >>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>> pdf by Grover Hatcher, who is on the Acronis support forum: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/supportfiles/gh-acronis-backup1.pdf >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> It was a lifesaver for me. He includes screenprints, so you can see >>>>>>>>>> what >>>>>>>>>> to do. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>> news:OGlJiH0%23IHA.1452@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>> Hi AJR and Jo-Ann, >>>>>>>>>>> I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way but >>>>>>>>>>> like >>>>>>>>>>> your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me from >>>>>>>>>>> getting the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive shows >>>>>>>>>>> it >>>>>>>>>>> is "working OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which came with >>>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>>> desktop Dell. I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to see what >>>>>>>>>>> next >>>>>>>>>>> to investigate. >>>>>>>>>>> Brett >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> "Jo-Anne" <naples@tbcnet.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>>> news:%23ujgBuz%23IHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>> At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the >>>>>>>>>>>> Windows Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on the >>>>>>>>>>>> + >>>>>>>>>>>> sign, and it should show you your drives. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Hope this helps! >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Jo-Anne >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> "brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>>>>> news:e2tVaFx%23IHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files >>>>>>>>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>>>>>>>> CD RWs.. No index in the user guide! >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Any offer to steer please? >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks,brett >> >> > >
Guest 007 Maia Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk HI Friends I'm new here and i want some help. i have a new PC where i have installed Acronis True image 6. For years i used it in my old pc without problems, but now i have a 750GB Sata disk with 4 partitions. C is the system disk(windows XP sp3). i make always the backup in an external disk but now when i tested with the bootable cd the windows reconizes my external disk(usally letter J) as it was C. and i can't recover the image stored in the ext. disk because as said it is J and not C. Can anybody give me an explication and soloution? Thanks "Jim" wrote: > > "JS" <@> wrote in message news:OBP6NM08IHA.3344@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > > Thanks for your reply, it's my fault that I didn't make my request clear. > > > > Want I want to do is to install True Image on the drive partition (C:) > > that contains Windows XP SP2. Create an image file of that partition and > > have it stored/created either on the second partition of the same hard > > drive or a second hard drive. > > > > Since I'm doing some extreme tests involving Windows and SP3 and if in a > > worse case scenario Windows (the C: partition) is no longer bootable, I > > would like to use a bootable CD of True Image (Ghost calls it a recovery > > CD) so that I can restore the C: partition using the image backup file > > that is located on another partition or drive. > > > > I have done this a number of times using Ghost but this time I'd like to > > see just how good True Image is. > > > > JS > > > > "Timothy Daniels" <NoSpam@SpamMeNot.com> wrote in message > > news:evWNjez8IHA.5044@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > >> "- Bobb -" wrote > >>> "JS" <@> wrote: > >>>>I plan to do some testing which will require a baseline (clean install > >>>>of Windows XP with SP2) image that I can restore to an newly formatted > >>>>partition multiple times. I have Norton Ghost but thought I'd try True > >>>>Image (the 15 day free trial version). > >>>> > >>>> Question is, does the trial version allow you to create a True Image > >>>> boot CD than can be used to restore a partition from a baseline image > >>>> file stored on another partition. If the trial version does have this > >>>> feature any tips on creating the boot CD would be helpful. > >>>> > >>>> JS > >>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> I beta tested Version 11 (which was free then) and I did just that. > >>> Checking their website and it shows no difference between 'bought' vs > >>> 'trial' edition - just length of license. > >>> look at chapter 6 here: > >>> http://us1.download.acronis.com/pdf/TrueImage11_ug.en.pdf > >>> > >>> If you'd like to ask them before downloading, they were helpful to me > >>> last year: > >>> http://www.acronis.com/company/contacts/request/index.html?t=1 > >> > >> > >> I believe the OP wants to make a bootable CD, that is, you > >> put the CD that contains the backup image in the optical drive slot, > >> and it loads the image itself. He doesn't want to have to load the > >> Acronis True Image CD first or have it permanently installed on his > >> system. > >> > >> *TimDaniels* > >> > > > > > After you install ATI, you create a rescue CD. > You backup the system partition to a file on another disk. > You set the BIOS to boot from the CD first. > You shutdown and reboot. > You then restore the file you just created to wherever you wish. > > The system disk on my laptop holds 60 GB. > It takes 11 minutes to write the file. > It doesn't take near that long to fiddle with the BIOS > It takes 11 minutes to restore the systme. > > Windows on my computer occupies 12 GB. > > I don't use a special partition on the system disk. I believe that if I > need to restore XP, it will most likely be caused by a hard drive failure. > Such a failure does not make me want to use the disk anymore. > Jim > > >
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