how to create a bootable backup of my os and apps?

tomo2big · 26 Oct 2006 at 14:34

hi all just wondering how to make a bootable dvd backup of my system all data and apps? any ideas thanks in advance martin (tomo2big) :confused:

InsomniaCalls · 26 Oct 2006 at 14:51

You could use acronis or ghost.

gyro · 26 Oct 2006 at 14:59

Another vote for acronis

bledd · 26 Oct 2006 at 15:45

acronis is the better of the two

A[L]C · 26 Oct 2006 at 16:24

bledd. said:
acronis is the better of the two

you really need to create a guide mate. Lol will save you a lot of msn time

tomo2big · 26 Oct 2006 at 18:39

thanks all,is it an easy app to use? ive got ver 10.0 comming down now so will try it later

bledd · 26 Oct 2006 at 19:19

i reckon the best way to use it is install it on a pc, then select the 'create a bootable disc' it will make a bootable cd with the backup and recovery program on it, so instead of going into windows, it'll boot off the cd and you can make a full backup using that

the cd also lets you create a recovery partition on the same hard drive as you're currently using, and give you the option to press F11 to boot into the acronis partition, so you can do future backups/restores with the cd and without any extra files on your c partition!

its literally like this (this is a slightly older version to what i'm using i think)

i made a bootable cd, then from that cd that menu comes up

on the left in 'tools' i clicked manage acronis secure zone, and activate acronis startup recovery manager (so you can create a password for entering the recovery phase

then i pressed F11 on next boot to test it, and created a backup in the recovery zone

bingo