Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] wrote:
> Anonymous <com@com.com> wrote:
>> Any suggestions for "complete" backup/restore SW for XP
>> Pro? And that can be eventually migrated to Vista?
>>
>> I need "complete" backup/restore for data retention, image
>> recovery, boot restore, (int)(ext)ernal large HD, and (E)-
>> SATA support.
>>
>> The obvious answers, Acronis and Ghost, seem not to have
>> unanimously glowing feedback on Amazon.
>>
>> Or, are the feedback just flawed?
>>
>> Acronis:
>> http://www.amazon.com/review/product...View points=1
>>
>> Ghost:
>> http://www.amazon.com/review/product...View points=1
>>
>>
>> Thanks you very much,
>>
>> Gary
>
> I don't know about the Amazon reviews, but I've been using Acronis for years
> and have been universally pleased. Get the full workstation (not home)
> version with universal restore.
>
>
Again this is the "what works for you" story.
I use two backups. JUST TO MAKE SURE.
I use Acronis True Image Home to do an image, this copies everything.
(and it seems to work for me okay, of course I'm not crossing between XP
and Vista). Then I use stomp soft backup to backup just files. I've
learned what I need and it does a small 2-3 gig backup of my 'I need
files'. Between the two I can restore my system without more than a
few settings. And those I'm working on too.