Windows Hard Disk Imaging - Hard Disk Backups
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Preamble
What is Hard Disk Imaging Software
Why is it different from copying your files in Windows Explorer
Why is it different from using the Windows XP Backup program
Why not use whatever Microsoft built-in program that comes with your Windows
When would you use it / When wouldn't you
Features / Criteria to Look For
Discussion
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Current Programs
In alphabetical order...
Acronis True Image Home 2009
Full Cost: AUD 69 - October 2008 via online store Upgrade Cost: AUD 39.95 - October 2008 via online store
Acronis® True Image Home 2009
How to get an Upgrade
Read The Fine Manual
Features
Cons
Anecdotal Experiences
Maxblast for Maxtor Hard Disks
Full Cost: $0 Upgrade Cost:
Maxblast for Maxtor Hard Disks
Terms of Use
You can download Maxblast for free. It will only work if any one of the hard disks that are active is a Maxtor branded one.
Read The Fine Manual
Features
It's a cut down Acronis True Image (what edition?)
Cons
Anecdotal Experiences
NovaStor NovaBackup10
Full Cost: US$49.95 Upgrade Cost: US$25.95
Terms of Use
Read The Fine Manual
Features
- Includes 10Gb Online Storage for 12 months on NovaStor servers and ability to backup to Amazon S3 Data Storage
Cons
Anecdotal Experiences
Terabyte Image for Windows
Full Cost: AUD Upgrade Cost:
How to get an Upgrade
Read The Fine Manual
Features
Cons
Anecdotal Experiences
Terabyte Image for DOS
Full Cost: AUD
Terabyte Image for DOS Upgrade Cost:
How to get an Upgrade
Read The Fine Manual
Features
Cons
Anecdotal Experiences
Terabyte Image for Linux
Full Cost: AUD Upgrade Cost:
How to get an Upgrade
Read The Fine Manual
Features
Cons
Anecdotal Experiences
Seagate Tools for Seagate Hard Disks
Full Cost: $0 Upgrade Cost:
Seagate Tools for Seagate Hard Disks
Terms of Use
You can download Seagate Tools for free. It will only work if any one of the hard disks that are active is a Seagate branded one.
Read The Fine Manual
Features
It's a cut down Acronis True Image (what edition?)
Cons
Anecdotal Experiences
Symantec Ghost 14.0 (Home use)
Full Cost: AUD 99 - October 2008 via online store Upgrade Cost:
How to get an Upgrade
Read The Fine Manual
Features
Cons
Anecdotal Experiences
Windows Vista Complete PC Backup
Full Cost: Free. But you need Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions
Step-by-Step - Windows Vista Complete PC Backup
