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Run TI-2014 from Recovery Disk?

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Being a long time user of TI, I have certain issues with the current interface and all the options/goodies that I find are totally useless to me. I only need/want to make/restore complete images of my C: Drive. So no need for scheduling, incrementals or any of the other "goodies". Just plain old, as Mr. Miagi so wisely put it, "Wax On, Wax Off"!

So... I've found that I can access my fond "old" interface by booting TI via my Recovery Disk along with the added advantage that the full image back up runs a whole lot faster!

Question for the senior members: Is there any disadvantage or potential problem(s) using this method for full image backups? I'll presume that since the resultant backup is a .tib file, I can still use the interactive TI under Windows should I need to recover specific files or folders, right?

Thanks in advance for your time.

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Not a senior member yet but I do believe you are correct sir! Many users have needs that require the additional bells and whistles that you do not need so the app provides these features so as to fill the need of a wider audience. TI provides the necessary tools for backup creation to cover most of the backup requirements of the end user. As long as the user understands the tools they use things go well.

Astur,
As I am probably the most senior (in age) of all the regular posters, I will respond and agree with your comments.
There is no "down side" using the CD to create your backups.
It will allow you to restore partitions or disks or even just single files or folder.
It will allow you to create only full backups,
or it also enables you to add inc or diff type backups to the existing full,
or it will enable you to validate your backup at time of creation or singly at a later date.

To some, there is no need to have TI even installed.

Having it installed, does permit scheduling or the use of your computer while a backup is being created.
It is also very easy to locate a tib file via the Windows Explorer and RIGHT click on a single specific tib file and choose from the various options listed within the TrueImage option.

My sincere gratitude to both of you for your time and input.

I meant no disrespect or offense by my "senior" inference which rightfully referred to product knowledge. Oh and BTW Grover, I just turned a young 71 three weeks ago.

Thanks again!

Astur,
I did not take your comments to mean "disrespect". I simply took your comments to mean that someone older than you to respond and that is what I did as I have several years to your senior. :) Us "seniors" got keep up (or at least try) with the younger ones.:)