backing up to 1TB from C
I'm trying to get ATI home to backup C: on a weekly incremental basis with no more than 5 backups. So on the 6th backup it overwrites the oldest.
I keep filling my 1TB USB no matter what I tell ATI to do.
Can some one suggest some settings or pointers?
many thanks
ATI Home 2011 build 6696.
Try the settings attached.
Here is the way to make the change:
- move your current TIB files to another folder on the same disk,
- going back to ATI, delete your backup. ATI will complain it couldn't delete the files, a couple of times. ATI might also crash, but this is for the greater good.
- Close ATI and restart.
- Create a new task with the attached settings. To keep it simple, don't use the @date@ or other tags, and keep the default task name.
Here is what will happen:
- ATI will create a new full backup. MyBackup
- then ATI will create 5 incrementals. MyBackup(2), MyBackup(3), .etc
- then ATI will create MyBackup2 a new full,
- then ATI will erase all the previous backups.
Note: At one point of time, you will have 2 fulls on your disk. This doesn't last, but you need to make sure you have enough space. If this is an issue you will have to use the Chain2Gen tool (google it).
Stephen,
You do not say which operating system you are using so my question may or may not relate. If using XP, then you can probably ignore my comments below. However, if you are using Windows 7, then consider this.
Most Windows 7 installation has multiple partitions--some have hidden partitions and some have recovery partitions. If you have not done so, take the time to look at how your disk is configured and you can do this via the Windows Disk Management option.
If you have a virus or disk failure and your disk contains more than the C drive partition, then your backup of "C" only may lack the data needed to create a bootable replacement. Most certainly, review the Disk Management graphical view and confirm that your C partition is the active partition. If it is not, then create a backup whereby you checkmark the disk as the option to be backed up so that your backup will include all partitions on the disk--not just Drive C. A backup which includes all partitions offers the best chance of recovery usually with the fewest problems.
My apologies if I am covering something that is not applicable to your needs.
Stephen,
You do not say which operating system you are using so my question may or may not relate. If using XP, then you can probably ignore my comments below. However, if you are using Windows 7, then consider this.
Most Windows 7 installation has multiple partitions--some have hidden partitions and some have recovery partitions. If you have not done so, take the time to look at how your disk is configured and you can do this via the Windows Disk Management option.
If you have a virus or disk failure and your disk contains more than the C drive partition, then your backup of "C" only may lack the data needed to create a bootable replacement. Most certainly, review the Disk Management graphical view and confirm that your C partition is the active partition. If it is not, then create a backup whereby you checkmark the disk as the option to be backed up so that your backup will include all partitions on the disk--not just Drive C. A backup which includes all partitions offers the best chance of recovery usually with the fewest problems.
My apologies if I am covering something that is not applicable to your needs.
[/quote] Thank you for that, yes I am on Win 7. what is "Disk Management graphical view"?
Right click on the desktop "My computer" icon,
or startmenu and Right click on "My computer" selection
Click on the Manage option
Click on the Disk Management option
Resulting illustrating is the graphical view I referenced. Your disk will be displayed via several rectangles with data,etc--anywhere from 1 to 4 partitions. Some may have drive letters and some may not. If your C drive does not have a name, it would be wise to add a name to help prevent identification errors. A name such as "Win7_C" is an easy choice rather than just plan "C" put there by a program.
Note which partition is marked as "active" and remember that fact for possible future need. Sometimes it is good to have a screen capture of what is displayed so the screen capture can be uploaded to the website.
Here is the screen. it would be good to hear your thoughts?
I would these changes:
1. Rename your drive c.
Return to the Disk Management view. Right click on the partition labelled (C). Click on the Properties option. Change the volume name from (C) to "Win7--C" without the quotes. Or assign any name you wish <11char) but I do suggest you include the drive letter as my example. The rename will aid in proper partition identification if Acronis should display this partition as a different letter when booted from the Rescue CD.
2. Change your backup strategy of backing up only the C partition to backing up all partitions on the disk. Create a new task and when selecting what to back up, in the upper right corner, click on the "Switch to Disk Mode" option and select or confirm the selection of your system disk. By doing this, your unlettered System Reserved partition will be included in your backup. Should you have need to create a duplicate disk, having a disk option backup will make it easier to duplicate.
3.In post #3, Pat offered an attachment and instructions on creating a task. This would be a good starter but adjust the "store no more than 1 chain" to your needs. Currently, you have about 262 GB of used space on your drive C. The actual size of the backup file will probably be about 165-185GB (plus the space need for incrementals) so you can plan your storage space requirement. When planning your requirements, keep in mind that TI needs some extra workspace of about the size of a full chain. So if you select 2 as the number of chains to keep, you will need actual space for 3.
3A. When creating the task, one the backup options is validation. Go to that option and check or uncheck whether you want validation to occur as part of the backup. Also, click on the monthly option and change that part of the validation option to "do not schedule." Caution, when setting up the backup scheme or the validation options, only click the OK button when the "backup scheme" is selected. Do not click the OK when any of the other 3 tabs are selected. For example, after adjusting the validation options, click on the "backup schemes" tab before clicking the OK button.
4. When assigning a backup name, I do suggest you have the last character to be a dash or underscore for ease of identification. The best time to assign a name to to backup and your task is when selecting the target folder for your backup storage.
Many thanks GroverH
Hi Still having problems with this after all this time. I keep running out of space on my 1Tb Lacie usb
These are the setting and it failed again last night!
- check your disk including for bad sectors (very long process, let it run overnight)
- export your backup settings,
- move your existing backup files to another directory on the same disk,
- launch ATI, delete the task,
- uninstall ATI,
- reboot,
- install ATI,
- import your backup settings back,
- restart new chains.
ATI doesn't like to have its tasks edited.
DELETED by USER who was doing something stupid
Home 2011 Update 3 (build 6942) Win 7
OK I'm coming to the end of my tether with this.
Got this message again this AM.
This my problem. I cannot get Acronis to manage the space on this drive.
I get this happening no matter what setting I choose.
this is the current setup for this backup, but I have tried other (see thread) with no luck
I hope someone can help.