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I've decided the Windows XP Backup isn't going to work for me, since anything I try isn't working since I can't get it to write to CD-RW for some unknown reason and it also crashed on me when I tried to have it write across my network to another computer.
So, I've decided I'm going to get a 3rd party Full System Backup software. The question now, of course....which one?
I've read through some reviews (most of which were old, so I need updated reviews) and often I see either Drive Image or Ghost or Acronis True Image mentioned. Those seem to be the most popular.
First question is since Symantec bought PowerQuest, is there really a difference between Drive Image 7 (I think that's the latest) and Ghost 9.0? Or is Drive Image 7 an old version and Ghost 9.0 basically replaces it?
If they are two different and separate (and current) programs...what is the difference between them and what are the pros and cons to help m decide which to buy?
I'm currently going to go under the assumption that Ghost is better than True Image, but if someone things True Image is better, let me know why. Or is it just better because it's cheaper?
I don't mind spending a few bucks if it's what would be the best one out there. Though if anyone has any suggestions of where to get your choice of product nice and cheap, that'd help too.
Things to note which will be a deciding factor for my circumstances:
1. My computer does NOT have a Floppy Drive. So anything it would do, I would need to do utilizing solely CDs.
2. As listed below in my computer specs, I have an NEC DVD+RW ND-2100AD drive, so I'd like for the functionality of eventually backing up to DVD (to cut down on # of disks used) in the future possibility. Currently I'll be using CD-RW's.
I'm looking to find something and make the decision pretty quick, since I'm considering installing SP2 and want a FULL system backup available. Something that I can take a bootable CD, and basically restore my ENTIRE computer to the state it was in when I made the backup.
Anyway, tell me everything you all have thoughts, opinions, and facts about.
My ears are wide open for the moment...
So, I've decided I'm going to get a 3rd party Full System Backup software. The question now, of course....which one?
I've read through some reviews (most of which were old, so I need updated reviews) and often I see either Drive Image or Ghost or Acronis True Image mentioned. Those seem to be the most popular.
First question is since Symantec bought PowerQuest, is there really a difference between Drive Image 7 (I think that's the latest) and Ghost 9.0? Or is Drive Image 7 an old version and Ghost 9.0 basically replaces it?
If they are two different and separate (and current) programs...what is the difference between them and what are the pros and cons to help m decide which to buy?
I'm currently going to go under the assumption that Ghost is better than True Image, but if someone things True Image is better, let me know why. Or is it just better because it's cheaper?
I don't mind spending a few bucks if it's what would be the best one out there. Though if anyone has any suggestions of where to get your choice of product nice and cheap, that'd help too.
Things to note which will be a deciding factor for my circumstances:
1. My computer does NOT have a Floppy Drive. So anything it would do, I would need to do utilizing solely CDs.
2. As listed below in my computer specs, I have an NEC DVD+RW ND-2100AD drive, so I'd like for the functionality of eventually backing up to DVD (to cut down on # of disks used) in the future possibility. Currently I'll be using CD-RW's.
I'm looking to find something and make the decision pretty quick, since I'm considering installing SP2 and want a FULL system backup available. Something that I can take a bootable CD, and basically restore my ENTIRE computer to the state it was in when I made the backup.
Anyway, tell me everything you all have thoughts, opinions, and facts about.
My ears are wide open for the moment...