multiple backups

[Guest]

I notice in Windows Vista Ultimate, the complete backup option does not allow
you to use different names for each backup. It also overwrites the previous
backup.

when reloading a system, we like to make full system backups at various
points.

Vista does allow us to create new backups, without over writing the old one,
if we first take the old backup and place it into a newly created folder.

My question is, will windows complete restore option work if we later
remove one of the older backups from its's folder and then run complete
system restore?

Thank you.

Ben

 

[Rock]

I notice in Windows Vista Ultimate, the complete backup option does not
allow
you to use different names for each backup. It also overwrites the
previous
backup.

when reloading a system, we like to make full system backups at various
points.

Vista does allow us to create new backups, without over writing the old
one,
if we first take the old backup and place it into a newly created folder.

My question is, will windows complete restore option work if we later
remove one of the older backups from its's folder and then run complete
system restore?

Yes I think it will. You can also save to different locations. That allows
for multiple backups. If you want more features look at Acronis True Image.
Version 10 is compatible with Vista in the later builds. I use both for
redundancy.

 

[Guest]

Thx for the response Rock.

I don't see an option for saving to multiple locations, I guess this will
come about when we attach a 2nd external/internal hard drive, or create an
additional partition.

Do you know if Acronis True Image allows you to boot from it's CD without
installing program into Windows Vista? In other words, can you boot directly
from the CD to perform a backup image and/or image restore.

We are in a corporate environment and are limited to the sw that we can
install onto the desktops. We have Backup Exec System recovery, which is
used to backup clients directly from the server. However we need a solution
for supporting desktops that are not part of the domain.

Ghost 10 allowed us to boot directly from the CD in XP and perform both a
backup and/or recovery using the restore and legacy options right from the
booted CD. This worked without having to install the program on the
computer. Unfortunately this does not work in Vista.

 

[Rock]

Thx for the response Rock.

You're welcome.

I don't see an option for saving to multiple locations, I guess this will
come about when we attach a 2nd external/internal hard drive, or create an
additional partition.
Yes.

Do you know if Acronis True Image allows you to boot from it's CD without
installing program into Windows Vista? In other words, can you boot
directly
from the CD to perform a backup image and/or image restore.

Yes, the ATI installation CD is bootable and does what you are asking. Also
if you update the program to a higher buiild it has an option to make a
bootable rescue CD with that current build.

We are in a corporate environment and are limited to the sw that we can
install onto the desktops. We have Backup Exec System recovery, which is
used to backup clients directly from the server. However we need a
solution
for supporting desktops that are not part of the domain.

Ghost 10 allowed us to boot directly from the CD in XP and perform both a
backup and/or recovery using the restore and legacy options right from the
booted CD. This worked without having to install the program on the
computer. Unfortunately this does not work in Vista.

Yes ATI has that capability.

 

[DX]

Have the same problem too!, not been asked where to store the backup files.

 

[Guest]

Rock

Thank you for your help

Ben

You're welcome.


Yes, the ATI installation CD is bootable and does what you are asking. Also
if you update the program to a higher buiild it has an option to make a
bootable rescue CD with that current build.


Yes ATI has that capability.

 

[Rock]

Rock

You're welcome, Ben.

 

[Guest]

Rock,

Do you have a preference for which program to use for Vista stand alone
systems, Home 10 or Workstation 9.1?

Thank you.


Ben

 

[Rock]

Rock,

Do you have a preference for which program to use for Vista stand alone
systems, Home 10 or Workstation 9.1?

Ben

I use Home 10. I haven't looked at Workstation 9.1