Custom backup routine
I have been working on a custom backup routine for a notebook. I am having a slue of problems. I don't think the problems are caused by the software. I think the problem is my experience level, and I would greatly appreciate advice from people who have done what I am trying to accomplish.
I want to backup to an external hard drive that I attach to a notebook with a USB cable, The notebooke is running Windows 7, Ultimate edition, 32-bit and I use Acronis, True Image Home 2011 for making backup files. The notebook has one internal hard drive, Seagate, model ST19160821AS ATA, NTFS format, 150GB. I plan to partition it into three logical partitions: ASZ, Sys (C:) and Data (D:), I need to decide what size to make the partitions. I have found that a Full Backup of my executable programs is about 15GB. I thought I would make the System partition 25GB, That would leave more than 100 GB for the Data partition with some unallocated space left over. Is this a good approach to partitioning the internal hard drive?
I have created a 365GB partition on the USB hard drive to be used for the backups. I plan to make a full backups of the System partition and use the incremental backup method on the Data partition, and combine the changes into one file before moving the file off the USB drive. Is this a good idea?
I thought I would maintain a full backup of the System partition in pristine state, and make additional full backups when I add or remove a significant application. In addition to these system level backups I plan to make a full backup of the system partition everyday and write over the most recent full backup. I plan to include the hidden ASZ partition along with the Sys (C:) partition. Is this a good idea?
How should I name the backup files? Since I have created a partition on the USB hard drive for backups I thought I might call the partition MyBackUps and create separate folders for each device (in addition to the notebook I use a netbook and desktop PCs). In the file name I would include the name of the device followed by Sys (C:) and add a descriptions of the level, such as Pristine, The backup routine adds size, date, and file type to a file description. For example, in the MyBackUps partition on the external hard drive, information would appear as follows: AVS3 folder, file name AVS3,Sys (C:), Pristine, 10-14-11, 15GB, tib. Is there addition information I should include that would help identify the backup file.
What file types should I exclude from being backed up? I have added *.~, *.tmp, *.tib How can I identify other files that need not be restored and therefore can be exluded? Immediately before performing a backup I run Acronis System Cleaner and the Windows, Defragmention routine. What else can I do to minimize the size of a partition backup?
KC
KCav,
I will probably respond but it may be as late as Tuesday night. The "Useful Links" topics along the left margin has some good info on the 2012 version.
If anyone else wants to respond, please do so.
I plan to partition it into three logical partitions: ASZ, Sys (C:) and Data (D:)
If your laptop is connected often enough to the USB disk, don't create an ASZ on your system disk. It is not needed. If you cannot backup to the USB frequently enough, you have to decide what data is most critical to backup to the ASZ until you can do your next regular backup on the USB, or just pass on using the ASZ.
I need to decide what size to make the partitions. I have found that a Full Backup of my executable programs is about 15GB. I thought I would make the System partition 25GB, That would leave more than 100 GB for the Data partition with some unallocated space left over. Is this a good approach to partitioning the internal hard drive?
If your OS and apps is about 15GB, I think 25GB is OK. Note that you can update the size with some partition manager later if needed. Do not leave some unallocated space! Also, if you are using Win7 or Vista, make sure to leave a 1MB offset before the first partition. That will make it easier to migrate to an SSD disk if you ever go there.
I have created a 365GB partition on the USB hard drive to be used for the backups. I plan to make a full backups of the System partition and use the incremental backup method on the Data partition
You can choose to do full or incremental or differential. If you do partial backups, plan for the worst: never let your last *full validated* backup be way too old for you to go back to, if you ever had to. Set ATI to do a new full every so often. This is true both for the system and the data.
For data backups, if your files are changing, you want to keep versions and are uncompressed file formats, ATI file backup is good. If your files are big, don't change often and are compressed file formats (MP3, MP4, AVI, VOB, JPG, etc.), you can use a simple sync software (ATI 2012, Synctoy, Karen's replicator, Syncback, etc.).
..., and combine the changes into one file before moving the file off the USB drive. Is this a good idea?
Not really. Do you backups on the USB. Simpler and more reliable than moving TIB files around.
I thought I would maintain a full backup of the System partition in pristine state, and make additional full backups when I add or remove a significant application. In addition to these system level backups I plan to make a full backup of the system partition everyday and write over the most recent full backup.
Sounds good in theory. You will see that after a while, you will have enough Windows updates, obsolescent software, installs/uninstalls that you will either (1) restore a recent image (2) do a clean reinstall of everything. So the pristine backup idea tends to fade away. Start like this and you will see for yourself...
I plan to include the hidden ASZ partition along with the Sys (C:) partition. Is this a good idea?
If you really want to use the ASZ, go ahead. DO NOT include it in the backup. Rather duplicate the backups onto the USB.
How should I name the backup files? Since I have created a partition on the USB hard drive for backups I thought I might call the partition MyBackUps and create separate folders for each device (in addition to the notebook I use a netbook and desktop PCs).
That's good and basic.
In the file name I would include the name of the device followed by Sys (C:) and add a descriptions of the level, such as Pristine, The backup routine adds size, date, and file type to a file description. For example, in the MyBackUps partition on the external hard drive, information would appear as follows: AVS3 folder, file name AVS3,Sys (C:), Pristine, 10-14-11, 15GB, tib. Is there addition information I should include that would help identify the backup file.
I keep my backup files ultra basic and simple, and let ATI do the numbering it uses by default. With earlier builds of ATI, there were some corner cases where using dynamic tags were screwing things up.
Some users add the build number and keep the corresponding recovery CD
At any rate, do not let the file name finish with any digit, only a letter or _, -, etc.
What file types should I exclude from being backed up? I have added *.~, *.tmp, *.tib How can I identify other files that need not be restored and therefore can be exluded? Immediately before performing a backup I run Acronis System Cleaner and the Windows, Defragmention routine. What else can I do to minimize the size of a partition backup?
Nothing. Let the defaults be like they are.
Pat - thank you for your thoughtful reply to my post about the best way to make a custom backup routine. I like to explore uses of new technology. Sometimes it can be frustrating and I get annoyed. When it works I am over whelmed with joy.
Today I experimented with the Runas feature for the first time. When I rebooted I found I was no longer an administrator. It was with great apprehension that I performed a restore. By the time I finished my coffee, on the screen it said, “Restore completed successfully.”
I am about to move this post to a more appropriate Forum. Before I do I just wanted to say, thank you for your reply.
KC
KCav,
You did move it to the TrueImage Home forum for versions 2011 and prior.
Pat L gave you some excellent answers.
It is not necessary to partition the storage disk. All you need is separate storage folders for your backup files and you can have as many backup files as space permits.
I need to decide what size to make the partitions. I have found that a Full Backup of my executable programs is about 15GB. I thought I would make the System partition 25GB, That would leave more than 100 GB for the Data partition with some unallocated space left over. Is this a good approach to partitioning the internal hard drive?
What version of Windows?
Do you have an existing smaller disk and you have plans to restore a backup onto a new disk with special partitions sizes or is this s fresh new install?
Disk cleanup and defrag will cause data relocation and thus any changes will be included in the next backup. If the next backup is an incremental, the incremental will include all those changes even though the data is the same data--except in a new location. The best backup to have following data relocation would be a full backup.
Does your Windows Disk Management graphical view show any partitions not being included in the full backup you have planned?
More later.
Hello Jazz, Thank you for giving me directions on where to post; I added that I am using TIH 2011.
KC
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Good Morning GroverH - I am about to move this post to a discussion forum, but first I want to respond to your thoughts and questions. Then I will continue on the new forum.
I am running Windows 7, Ultimated edition, 32-bit on my notebook. I use Acronis, True Image Home 2011 for making backup files. I discovered Acronis in 2009 when I purchased a 60GB hard drive for my notebook from Seagate. A trial copy of Acronis came with the hard drive. The reason I was buying a smaller drive was the software I was using to make backups only made sector by sector backup. I wanted smaller backups, so I was installing a smaller hard drive. I love Acronis.
You asked, "Does your Windows Disk Management graphical view show any partitions not being included in a full backup?" Yes it does. I installed the 60GB hard drive in my notebook and performed a time consuming clean installation. Then I made a Full backed-up to my external hard drive using Acronis, True Image Home 2010. The procedure took less than a half hour and created an image file that was about 13GB. Next, I removed the 60GB drive from my notebook and reinstalled the 160GB drive. Then I used Acronis to make a Universal Restore to the larger hard drive. The restoration worked magnifiscently. I love Acronis. In Microsoft's, Management Console, the Disk Management snap-in shows about 50GB of unallocated space on the notebooks hard drive. Lets take up the question of how to organize partitions and directories on the notebooks hard drive in the Discussion forum.
In Microsoft's, Management Console, the Disk Management snap-in shows about 50GB of unallocated space on the notebooks hard drive.
If you wish to assign this unallocated space to your main partition, I can help you. Look at this link which is similar. On this specific item, start a new posting and post a picture of your Management Console graphic view and we can make the adjustment of unallocated space on that new posting.
http://forum.acronis.com/forum/25522#comment-79477
Are you aware that you have moved your posting as indicted by Jazz and then moved it a second time back to its original location. The move only needed to be done one time. If you want your posting to be correctly placed in the 2011 forum, then move the posting again and choose the older version forum.
I am having time issues but I will post as soon as time permits.
Hi Groverti,
No I wasn't aware that I moved it back. I thought I moved it to Acronis True Image Home Discussions - Best Practices for Data Protection. I just did a search for KCav and its here, and then I perused Acronis True Image Home Forum - Older Versions, and i didn't see it.
I would greatly appreciate your help reallocating the unallocaated space on the notebook. My goal is to make a comprehensive backup plan and carefully test each stage.
duplicate posting
You may want to consider the suggestion offered by Jazz. As of this current posting, your topic resides inside the "Best practices" forum and if you want it where it will be seen, it should be moved to the "older forum" as shown in the 2nd attachment by Jazz. I notice he has edited his posting which provides for more information.
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If you want help with the re-assigning of the unallocated space, start a new posting at this link which is the True Image Home Older forum." The correction could be done from within Windows but I believe it is much easier to use the examples shown in link in post #10.
http://forum.acronis.com/forums/acronis-true-image-home-discussions/acr…
When you create the new posting, please attach a picture attachment showing your Windows disk Management graphical view.
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In your post #9, version 2011 does not require a "sector by sector" backup nor is it recommended (except maybe when disk errors are encountered) so your backups will be about 65-70% of your used disk space being included in the backup.
Universal Restore is used when restoring new hardware. It is not needed for a disk change within the same computer.
In version 2011, you can add comments to existing backups. This is your opportunity to add pertinent comments that you might want to store with your backups. I personally prefer to keep the name simple to something like
2011-6942-Full-.TIB
I want to include the version number and the type of backup. All my backups are of the disk type and all partitions are included. I do also have differential type backups as part of the same task and different tasks. My backup storage is spread across several internal and external disks. If one storage disk should fail, I have others so my loss would not be tragic. When naming the backup file, do not include parenthesis, spaces , nor periods and do not end the name with a number. Dash or underscore is ok for the last digit but commas are not allowed. There is a good chance that the program may add numbers to the file name as the *.tib files accumulate. My practice is to use a different backup folder for each task.
Generally speaking, I believe most (not all) of the regular posters have indicated they do not use the SecureZone. Its use is optional. Most of us prefer to have our backups more accessible than what is offered inside the Secure Zone.
Pat L offered some very good advice. Did you get all your questions answered? Only you know how much your data changes and can determine how frequent you should have backups. Just remember, don't let the loss of one storage disk be a tragedy--use multiple disks. If you have plans to do certain types of backups, perhaps we can offer suggestion as to how to setup the task using the cleanup options. My Windows 7 install is new and has 50GB already used. My suggestion for size of your C partition would be at least 95-100GB of space. That's it for now.
I have moved post #25851, Custom backup routine from Q&A forum to the Acronis True Image Home - Older Versions discussion forum.
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Here is an example of how the path and a file name might appear for an image file stored on my USB hard drive. I:/MyBackup/AVS4/10_18_2011_12h0m_Full_AVS4~.tib.
What do you think?
* Since I am puting the machine name in the file name, should I use a seperate folder for each machine?
* Why does ending a file name with a number cause a problem? Is ~ alright?
* Instead of assigning a version number I plan to use date and time. Are there problems with this?
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"Don't let the use of one storage disk cause a tragedy - use multiple disks." How can I place a quote in a quotation box like you do?
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"perhaps we can suggest how to setup a task using cleanup operations" I would love to cleanup, then backup when the machine is idel. I have run into many hangups executing a a cleanup followed by a backup automatically. I would welcome your help.
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I am chewing on post 25522 like a dog chews a bone, be in touch soon.
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I agree with the majority, ASZ is not for me.
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I am preparing analysis of frequency of changes on my hard disk; will post tomorow. For now I have a post ready about how the destination storage device should be organized. I will put it in a seperate Comment.
Life is good, catch you latter.
How should the destination storage device be organized?
My target device for backing up my notebook and netbook personal computers is a Seagate, FreeAgent, 500 GB USB hard drive. In addition to image files, I would like to store documentation on the USB hard drive. I use a notebook computer that has a 160GB hard drive and a netbook that has a 320GB hard drive.
How should I partition the USB hard drives, organize folders, and assignment file names?
After attaching the USB hard drive to my notebook it appears in Disk Manager as Disk 2 and has a 466 GB capacity. It has two partitions one called Documentation that is 109 GB. The other called My Backups is 357 GB. The My Backups partition has two folders: AVS3 (notebook) and AVS4 (netbook). There are 9 files in AVS3 folder that contain Full backups. The AVS4 folder is empty. I think the backup files I made of AVS4 (the netbook) are in the notebook folder. A complete file name looks like this. Backup/10_18_2011_12h0m_Full_AVS4~.tib.
Is my storage capacity adequate?
The Disk Management snap-in reports the formatted size of the notebook hard disk as 149 GB, and the netbook’s hard disk is 290 GB. Both are using NTFS format. After making 10 Full backups using normal compression the files are approximately 1/3 the size of the sectors that contain data. The average file size of my backup files is about 20GB. After allowing for a 90% increase in storage capacity utilization on my PCs, I should be able to store more than 12 Full backups.
I like Full backup mode because it’s simple. I find the size of my present partitioning is adequate if I write over my most recent Full backup, and store a few Full backups of earlier configurations. Does anyone disagree?
I want to integrate the notebook and netbook with use a Droid smart phone, and an Echo digital pen, and with a Bluetooth headset and keyboard. I thought I would make Full backups of alternative system configurations while I work on this. Does TIH 2012 have new features that would facilitate this?
I plan to do more with audio and video. When at home I connect a TV with a CRT cable and use the TV as an extended monitor. The TV also has an HDMI port. I am about to purchase a cradle for the Droid and connect it to the TV with an HDMI. I am thinking of installing an SSD in the netbook alongside the 320GB SATA already there. Does anyone have any thoughts about this, particularly about how to gage the impact on storage capacity?
You do not need to partition your disk because it will be a destination of backups. Of course, you can if you want. The point is that backup files are just like other files.
I typically recommend that the total backup space is at least 2.5 times the size of a full backup. Here is the reasoning. The minimal backup scheme with some history is a full backup, some incrementals, keep only one chain. Since ATI will do the full backup of the next chain before erasing the previous chain, you need:
- the space for one full backup: the first full,
- some space for the incrementals: let's say half a full,
- the space for the next full backup: another full
Total. 2.5 fulls
Of course, if you want to keep n full backups, you need space for (n + 1 fulls) + some margin.
A full backup will contain all the information include the configuration for devices.
For Netbooks, SSD provide marginal improvements because netbooks are typically limited by (a) CPU, (b) bandwidth.
Unallocated disk space - The attachment shows the complet storage system on my notebook. The unallocated space on Disk 0 came about when I installed a larger drive in the notebook and used Universal Restore to restore an image file made of the smaller disk.
The disk works well, but as you can see I have unallocated disk space. will make post latter today to discuss optional choices for using the unallocated space.
I am about to format the unallocated space and download MiniTool Partition Wizard V7.0 and SetImg.Burn.2.5.6.0.exe. I have a blank CD, going to buy a new pen. The one I have is for paper only.
Grover's Index of Accumulated Wisdom By Many is fabulous.
Thank's GoverH.
Don't format the free space. Don't jump the gun as I am not sure that formatting is what you need to do.
Don't you want to add the free space to an existing partition so a current partition will be enlarged?
Currently, you have only 7.5 gb of free space to assign elsewhere.
Also, the picture shows you have a partition with 50GB of space without a drive letter and the partition has no used space. Were you wanting to assign some this 50 GB elsewhere or were you wanting to use is as another partition with an added new drive letter.
The picture would seem to imply that you have already done something with this?
Before you take any action to change all this, Help me to understand what is your goal with your partition sizes.
The space issue is a new question and will consume several posting. As requested, please start a new topic on this subject. Go to this link below and click on the "New topic" button (upper right corner) and create a new posting. You can copy the already entered material into your clipboard and just paste it into the new topic.
http://forum.acronis.com/forums/acronis-true-image-home-discussions/acr…
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In Microsoft's, Management Console, the Disk Management snap-in shows about 50GB of unallocated space on the notebooks hard drive.
If you wish to assign this unallocated space to your main partition, I can help you. Look at this link which is similar. On this specific item, start a new posting and post a picture of your Management Console graphic view and we can make the adjustment of unallocated space on that new posting.
I followed the instructions given in 25522....attached is snap-shot showing Desk0 after running MiniTool Partition Wizard. Special thanks for showing me how to shut-off Installation of Ask Toolbar.
Pat L said: For Netbooks, SSD provide marginal improvements because netbooks are typically limited by (a) CPU, (b) bandwidth.
My netbook has many nice design features. Fast start not one of them. What questions would you ask to find a netbook that boots instantaneously? My netbook has an Atom procesor, model N270, made by Intel. Should I start with Intel?
Your last attachment would seem to show you were successful in your space allocation and you have resolved your disk space issues.
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The Preview feature enables you to see how a posting will appear if you are adding things to it.
When including an attachment upload, it is not necessary to include inside a Word document. Just direct upload the gif or png file. It is also easier for others to view as no download is necessary to view what you attached.
What do you think?
* Since I am putting the machine name in the file name, should I use a separate folder for each machine? My recommendation would be yes or at least their own sub-folder.
* Why does ending a file name with a number cause a problem? Is ~ alright? My recommendation is not to use ~ as it could be confusing with the files bypassed. It may or many not cause a problem. I prefer not to use a number at the end as the program often uses sequential numbers for identification. If you wish to use numbers, also add a couple dashes or underscores after the numbers. Then any numbers put there by the program will appear after the dashes or underscores.
* Instead of assigning a version number I plan to use date and time. Are there problems with this? Its your choice. The date and time is already a part of the file name information. As I enable to program do so some cleanup of old backups based on keeping x number of backups, I prefer to use the task run number (@Exec@) as part of the file name. I separate this item by using an underscore both before and after the task name.
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Examples of file names and folders but it is mostly a matter of personal preferences and avoiding special characters.:
http://forum.acronis.com/sites/default/files/mvp/user285/folders/win7-6…
http://forum.acronis.com/sites/default/files/mvp/user285/folders/win7-6…
http://forum.acronis.com/sites/default/files/mvp/user285/folders/all-te…
http://forum.acronis.com/sites/default/files/mvp/user285/folders/backup…
http://forum.acronis.com/sites/default/files/mvp/user285/folders/marv-t…
http://forum.acronis.com/sites/default/files/mvp/user285/folders/2011-d…
http://forum.acronis.com/sites/default/files/mvp/user285/folders/3_cons…
http://forum.acronis.com/sites/default/files/mvp/user285/folders/full_o…
http://forum.acronis.com/sites/default/files/mvp/user285/folders/cleanu…
Boot speed is depending on so many aspects:
1) Hardware.
- pre-OS speed of the BIOS initialization. Some UEFI boot become really fast. This itself depends on the peripherals
- disk read speed, memory, bus bandwidth, CPU speed, number of peripherals
2) Software
- OS. Windows is not great at booting, but can be optimized. Linux can be very fast.
- Third party apps installed,...
So no quick answer.
On a high power CPU, with lots of memory and (overclocked CPU that opens) a larger bandwidth to saturate SATA, adding an SSD will make a huge difference. This is not a Netbook.
In your last reply you said my last attachment seem to show I was successful and have resolved disk space issues.
I downloaded, installed, and ran ImagBurn and pwhe7.iso and I was able to combine the unallocated space with logical drives C and D. Thank you for the good directions.
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The Preview feature enables you to see how a posting will appear if you are adding things to it.
I am OK with using preview, how does one put a quote in a comment?
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Just direct upload the gif or png file.
OK
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I enable a program do so some cleanup of old backups
Finding what you are looking for becomes a challenge when you accumulate a lot of stuff. Figuring out a meaningful file name is time well spent. Here is what I am planning to do. What do you think?
Machine ID_Mode_Date&Time_Task run number_.
I have found I can search for a saved email by From and by Date, so I only use a few sub accounts. Still obsolete messages accumulate. Thank you for examples of clean-up procedure.
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Pat L said: For Netbooks, SSD provide marginal improvements because netbooks are typically limited by (a) CPU, (b) bandwidth
My netbook has a comfortable feel, but I understand the point you are making. It was not designed for fast boot nor was it intended to be used for processing high density images, and adding an SSD will not meet those needs. I find your comments about the aspects that boot speed depends on fascinating. I would appreciate your advice on how to evaluate BIOS initialization speed, bus bandwidth, and OS optimization.
I am going to scout around for a notebook with a 13” screen (or smaller), a solid looking hinge (I have broken the hinge on 2 notebooks), and an SSD. I’m not necessarily interested in a swooped-up machine, but I hate the thought of having machine performance degrade to some bottleneck or become erratic. I would like to be able to record HD video, possibly using a Droid smartphone, transfer images wirelessly to the notebook using Bluetooth technology; perform editing on the notebook and then output to a HD flat screen where multiple windows are open simultaneously. Could you give me some direction on what BIOS and motherboard to look for? I love Intel. Do I need an i7 processor?
how does one put a quote in a comment?
If you wish to quote a person or topic, there are several ways to do this. You can use the built-in quote feature located in lower right corner of the posting to be quoted. What I do not like about using this method is that you must manually remove all the stuff you do not want included in the quotation. My preference is to do it manually. The method I use is manual control which is to type in my own beginning and ending command syntax in between the included text, such as
or
At the end of the quoted material, you must include a closing quotation marks which is
[/Quote]
Example:
If you type the line below with all the coding, an example of the result will appear in a quotation.
Quoted text here
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I enable a program do so some cleanup of old backups.
What I meant by this is that my tasks put restrictions on the number of backups to be retained so the the x number acts as a cleanup.
is what I am planning to do. What do you think?Machine ID_Mode_Date&Time_Task run number_.
That is perfectly acceptable. My personal preference is to omit the date as the date is part of the file identification anyway.
I have found I can search for a saved email by From and by Date, so I only use a few sub accounts. Still obsolete messages accumulate.
When looking for emails, in addition to the search function, I find it often helps to toggle the column header so the listing can be customized in a particular sequence. Sometimes I use the date sequence; or from sequence, etc. By toggling the column header, sometimes things can be easier to find. If I get mail regularly from any individual or company, each has its own folder within the "In Folder"
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To edit HD 1080p at 24frames per second or higher, you need a medium to high range computer. Shoot for a high-end gaming/editing computer if you can afford it, ideally with an nVidia graphics card that supports Cuda if your editing software is CUDA enabled. If you can afford an i7-base computer, go for it. You will need a lot of memory for 1080p editing. Consider a 64-bit based computer if your editing software is optimized for x64, in particular if it can take advantage of the higher memory capacity for x64.
PS: this is the configuration I have: overclocked i7 with 6GB of memory on a SSD with RAID0 for the data. No problem with editing HD smoothly, converting, etc...
The method I use to add a quote is manual control which is to type in my own beginning and ending command syntax in between the included text
Your method works for me.
I shall think of something nice
That I can do for thee
What shall it be?.
Test that your restore will actually do what you expect them to do.:)
To edit HD you might use nVidia graphics card that supports Cuda
What if I used an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 768MBb GDDR5 (2xDVI, 1xmini HDMI)? Would it work with Intel, DQ57TM -mATX motherboard?
Attached is information about these item snipped and pasted into a Word Doc. Is there a better way for me to send this type of information to you?
KCav,
The thing to watch for with motherboards, graphics cards and CPU coolers is the board layout. Depending on the board:
- a big graphics card might block some other slots (which might just be OK), next to the card slot,
- a big CPU cooler might be blocked by the memory banks, or the graphics card or some other hardware.
The best thing to do is to research the motherboard reviews and look at pictures with specific configurations.
Remember that you need the software to support CUDA to really take advantage of your graphics card for 1080p editing and video conversion.
The best thing to do is to research the motherboard reviews and look at pictures with specific configurations
I am interested in using Intel DQ57TM-Matx motherboard and it includes 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot. required for use of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 graphics card. Where should I look to find reviews about these products.?
Test that your restore will actually do what you expect them to do.:)
Yesterday I backed-up the netbook and notebook using new file naming procedure. Both backups completed successfully. Plan to remove the folders I created for the two machines and sort files based on file name which includes machine name.
Test that your restore will actually do what you expect them to do.:)
Would like to start back-up procedure before going to bed and when the back-up completes have the machine shut-down automatically. Before performing a back-up I lwould like to run System Cleaner. When I run System Cleaner I frequently get messages that say a file is currently being used by another program, press ignore to continue. How can overcome having to perform this manual procedure?
I'd use Google :-) http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/vpro-amt-management-kvm,3003-4.html
Thank's Pat L - I went to Tom's HW and found the article you referenced. It said DQ67SW natively supports ANT 7.0 allowing KVM resolution of up to 1920x1200 using RealViewer Plus. Do I need to add a graphics adapter to this motherboard?
My girlfriend has a desktop computer that has Pentmium IV processor and RAID --- disk access is fast compared to my desktop which has a Pentium III and PATA drives. What if I added a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 to her desktop (Del, Dimension 4400) and bought a new desktop with a Intel DQ67SW motherboard. I want to be able to send HD video to a flat screen and have multiple windows open simultaneously at her house and at my house. Am I on the right track.
What CUDA software should I use?
Decoding, playing and sending HD video to a flat screen is not a tough requirements for any computer hardware these days as long as the resolution is supported and you have a relatively recent CPU. Look for motherboards and/or graphics controllers that can support HD out, and HDCP if you intend to play back blu-ray disks.
Multiple screens is supported when you have multiple outputs from the graphics cards (typically one or 2). Multiple Windows can be a factor when you play several HD videos. On an average system, playing 2 streams of HD at full resolution can be a challenge.
For encoding, real-time editing and compositing (ie quick previews of transitions, special effects, titles, etc.), this is where you need more powerful hardware.
For CUDA enable software, you should check this out: http://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-tools-ecosystem
In post #33, if you substituted "cCleaner" for System Cleaner, you should be able to automate your backup procedures. You could set up a Windows schedule to run cCleaner just prior to starting the Acronis scheduled backup task. Ccleaner is a widely accepted free program which has similar functions. It might be possible to use the TrueImage Pre/post function to run cCleaner but I am not sure that TrueImage would wait until the cleaner is finished before starting the backup so I would just use the Windows Task Scheduler to run the program first.
You can google for the program. It is very easy to install. Here is the command inside the Windows Task Scheduler
C:\PROGRA~1\CCleaner\CCleaner.exe /auto
if you substituted "cCleaner" for System Cleaner, you should be able to automate your backup procedures
Thank you for the advice, but I am having a difficult time. When I click Start > All Programs > Administrative Tools > cCleaner > cCleaner a pop-up appears, “Do you want to allow the following prompts to make a change to your computer?” It’s from UAC. Should I shut-off UAC? If I click yes cCleaner runs, cleans, and shuts off. In cCleaner under Options > Advanced, I checked Close the program after cleaning. It also said, Enable Windows Jump List. I don’t know what this is, so I left alone.
How am I doing?
I would just use the Windows Task Scheduler. Here is the command inside the Windows Task Scheduler
Attached is a document file that contain snap-shots of widows that appeared when I tried to configure Windows Task Scheduler. I wanted to insert them here but I could not paste them in. Is there a way to do that?
I apprecaite your efforts to help me organize an efficient backup procedure. I believe that creating a one click backup procedure that executes cCleaner followed by Acronis Backup is the way to go. Thank you for your help.
I am not sure we are on the same thought process.
My suggestion was to cleanup your disk by using cCleaner instead of Acronis Drive Cleanser and the reasoning was that you were having interaction issues with Drive Cleanser.
So, my suggestion was to use Windows TAsk Scheduler to run cCleaner just a few minutes before your scheduled task was ready to start. So, the cCleaner Windows task has no relationship or involvement with TrueImage. Neither program interacts with the other.
So, what I was proposing is that you create a Windows Task to run automatically just prior to your scheduled Acronis backup time. I did create such a task and it runs without Windows interference. You can look at my sample here and see if you can recreate the same task. For immediate testing, sSet the time alarm to run the task just a few minutes from your creation. Once you establish whether ir runs or not (by viewing the task library), then you can re-edit the task to run just prior to your scheduled backup time. After the task runs, you can also look in the Recycle bin which should be empty.
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