Vista System - Partition Harddrive

[JCO]

If I get a system that already has Vista pre-loaded (160GB HD), I want to
know if I can use Acronis Disk Administrator to partition the harddrive?
Once partitioned, will Vista run okay?

I also want to know if I can use Acronis TrueImage to image the OS for
storage (as a backup Image)?

I am aware that Vista comes with it's own Disk Administer that allows
resizing of partitions. I would like to stick with Acronis if possible.

Thanks

 

[Dave]

yes, if you mean Acronis Disk Director.
yes, if you don't mess up the Vista partition.

 

[JCO]

What do you mean by messing up the Vista Partition?

What I want to do is split the partition and resize as I see fit using the
two products I mentioned (Acronis Disk Director & Acronis TrueImage ver 10).

 

[Dave]

Just kidding.... ;-)

I did the same with my wife's notebook. Only, it had XP on it, and I kept it
as a dual boot option.

 

[JCO]

I know it will work with WindowsXP.
My question refers more to the fact that Windows Vista uses a different type
of NTFS (newer version/same name) that may not be compatible.

So the issue is that I need to know if the newest tools from Acronis are
compatible with the new NTFS system that all new computer systems shipped
out.

 

[Mike Hall - MVP]

The latest version of Acronis Disk Director works with Vista.. as always,
ensure that you back up all important stuff before you start the process..

I know it will work with WindowsXP.
My question refers more to the fact that Windows Vista uses a different
type of NTFS (newer version/same name) that may not be compatible.

So the issue is that I need to know if the newest tools from Acronis are
compatible with the new NTFS system that all new computer systems shipped
out.

--


Mike Hall
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/

 

[Don]

I know it will work with WindowsXP.
My question refers more to the fact that Windows Vista uses a different type
of NTFS (newer version/same name) that may not be compatible.

So the issue is that I need to know if the newest tools from Acronis are
compatible with the new NTFS system that all new computer systems shipped
out.

Only build 2160 of DD is Vista aware, so don't use anything earlier than
that.

 

[John Barnes]

If you bought the download instead of the Disk, make sure you can create a
bootable recovery CD. I can't so I can only use TrueImage to install from
another installed system. Probably not feasible in your situation, if the
partition process goes awry. Wouldn't expect it to though, so good luck.

 

[JCO]

I'm not sure what DD is?

Only build 2160 of DD is Vista aware, so don't use anything earlier than
that.

 

[JCO]

My version will install on your system. Once installed, you have the option
to create the bootable CD. I've always used the Bootable CD anyway. Just
seems safer.

 

[Don]

I'm not sure what DD is?

Acronis Disk Director 10 -- but only Build 2160 will work on Vista.
If your Build number is less than 2160 then you should update from
the Acronis website (for free).

 

[John Barnes]

1. You don't say what version you are running, and
2. I didn't say what version of TrueImage or Vista I am running
so how could you make the statement? Acronis TrueImage 9.1 Workstation
Vista Ultimate 64-bit
As to install, it does, as to Acronis Media Builder, it crashes.

 

[JCO]

Duh! Sorry!
My Acronis True Image is Ver 10 Build 4871.
My Acronis Disk Director is Ver 10 Build 2117.
This is off of the bootable CD that was created. So I need to update my
product, then create another CD (I guess). I will look into it and post my
results.
Thanks

 

[JCO]

Sorry. My post (above.. under Don) explains that I'm running Version 10.
However, according to Don, I need to update my version to the correct Build
Number for it to be compatible to Vista.

I did not consider the 64 bit system. The system my friend has is the 32
bit version of the OS.

I have my version (Acronis Disk Administrator & Acronis TrueImage) installed
on my Windows XP Pro. That is why I said it installs and runs from Windows
and has the option to create the bootable CD (which I prefer to run). I did
test TrueImage on Windows XP by building an image of the C-Drive, using the
GUI while in Windows (not using the bootable CD). It "locks the drive down"
then creates the image. I then restored it. Everything works great, but I
personally will still use the bootable CD method. Again, this is with
Windows XP.

That is why I started this POST ... I wanted information that can help me
with my friends NEW PC that will be running Vista Home 32 bit OS.

Sorry for any confusion.

 

[JCO]

According to the update page, these are the latest product version/build.
This means that I have Disk Director Server (2117) which is the latest build
and your Disk Director Suite (2160) is the latest build. I don't know the
difference. However, my TrueImage (4871) needs to be updated to 4942.
Therefore, sense we have slightly difference ADDS, (and the highest
ver/build) It's a bit confusing as to what I need that will on Vista.

I will contact the company.. I guess.

Updates
Product Build # Release Size
Acronis Disk Director Server 10.0 2117 April 18, 2006 40.5 MB
Acronis Disk Director Suite 10.0 2160 March 01, 2007 68.6 MB
Acronis True Image 9.1 Enterprise Server 3854 December 12, 2006
216.0 MB
Universal Restore for Acronis True Image 9.1 Enterprise Server 3854
December 12, 2006 7.1 MB
Acronis True Image 9.1 Workstation 3887 February 20, 2007 181.8 MB
Universal Restore for Acronis True Image 9.1 Workstation 3887
February 20, 2007 7.2 MB
Acronis True Image 10.0 Home 4942 March 12, 2007 102.5 MB
Acronis True Image 9.0 Home 3854 December 11, 2006 75.1 MB
Acronis True Image 9.1 Server for Windows 3920 May 03, 2007 99.0 MB
Universal Restore for Acronis True Image 9.1 Server for Windows 3920
May 03, 2007 7.2 MB
Acronis True Image 9.1 Server for Linux 3883 February 09, 2007
108.0 MB
Acronis Power Utilities 2005 614 May 26, 2005 49.1 MB
Acronis PartitionExpert 2003 292 March 10, 2004 11.8 MB
Acronis OS Selector 8.0 917 November 26, 2003 5.6 MB
Acronis Privacy Expert Suite 9.0 1461 April 25, 2006 44.4 MB
Acronis Migrate Easy 7.0 638 February 07, 2007 14.6 MB
Acronis Snap Deploy 2.0 2135 May 28, 2007 59.2 MB
Acronis Drive Cleanser 6.0 691 April 20, 2007 32.8 MB

 

[Don]

According to the update page, these are the latest product version/build.
This means that I have Disk Director Server (2117) which is the latest build
and your Disk Director Suite (2160) is the latest build. I don't know the
difference. However, my TrueImage (4871) needs to be updated to 4942.
Therefore, sense we have slightly difference ADDS, (and the highest
ver/build) It's a bit confusing as to what I need that will on Vista.

I will contact the company.. I guess...

The Acronis website states that the latest build of DD Server is Vista
compatible, so what you have should do the job. Do update TrueImage,
of course.