Back up software

Iceman · 12 Jun 2009 at 13:42

Hi all im just about to format my laptop and install Windows Vista

Now i have my laptop running as good as i want it.
Now my question is there anyway of backing up the complete Xp installation that i have so i could put a cd/dvd in and restore it to exactly how it is now??

Thanks

Django x2 · 12 Jun 2009 at 13:43

Acronis True Image Home.

I believe the old version was even free for a limited time.

Iceman · 12 Jun 2009 at 13:48

Ok thanks
Would this allow me to boot from a fresh formatted hdd
Well what i mean is is it a bootable disc image??

Thanks

jbloggs · 12 Jun 2009 at 15:31

Iceman said:
Would this allow me to boot from a fresh formatted hdd
Well what i mean is is it a bootable disc image??

Yes, once installed simply create a bootable CD from within the program...

Also, if your laptop has either a Seagate or Maxtor HDD in it, you could use DiscWizard or MaxBlast which are the same and is basically Acronis True Image Home 11 with a couple of minor features removed, also have a look in the Partition/HDD Backup/Management section for other possible freeware backup utilities...

Iceman · 12 Jun 2009 at 16:00

jbloggs said:
Yes, once installed simply create a bootable CD from within the program...

How do i do that???

jbloggs · 12 Jun 2009 at 16:13

Iceman said:
How do i do that???

There will be an entry in All Programs called "Bootable Rescue media Builder" or simply open the program->Tools->Create Bootable Rescue Media and simply run the wizard which burns a bootable CD.

Ryan0r · 12 Jun 2009 at 16:17

Another shout for True Image, damn good bit of software.

Iceman · 12 Jun 2009 at 16:34

Thanks guys will have a poop at this

Thanks

Draeger · 12 Jun 2009 at 19:51

Yeah, Acronis TI is superb, highly recommended. There was a thread here a wee while ago where a load of us got Acronis True Image 10 Personal Edition free but we had to jump through a few "hoops" to get it as there was an issue with serials getting emailed properly etc.

Well worth it, I've not used a backup solution that is so easy to understand and get working. :cool:

Liquidfox · 12 Jun 2009 at 20:14

Norton Ghost is always a good program, but it costs money, i think

Draeger · 12 Jun 2009 at 20:17

I've used both Norton Ghost and Acronis TI and I would honestly say that Acronis has the edge. :cool:

Iceman · 13 Jun 2009 at 15:09

Well i tried and used Acronis and i must say it was so simple to restore the Laptop back to its former glory

Worked very well cheers guys for the help