Quick raid question re programs

[Mark M]

Just got a new mobo which has s-ata raid 0 and 1 supported.

What I want to do is set 2 x sata drives with raid 1 to effectively backup up everything on my computer.

My question is, will all my programs be backed up as well as all the data?

Basically I want to be able to switch to the other drive as it was the original drive if something went wrong.

Thanks for any help, Mark

 

[Mark M]

Oh, I didnt realise that.

I backup all my files onto an external HDD and also a DVD where applicable.

I have had 2 fairly recent HDD failures and it was a right headache re-installing all the program files.

Can you think of a better way or does this seem like my best option?

Thanks, Mark

 

[Mark M]

Excuse my ignorance but what do you mean do a backup when windows is installed and when all apps are installed?