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Basic Backup Question

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I am not new with computers but I am with this software.  My question is; Does an Entire PC Backup contain both disk and partition info as well as files for software, operating system, etc.  Basically everything required for a 'disaster recovery'?  Or should I do a disk and partition backup as well as a folder and files backup? Thx

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Yes, provided you use the correct backup method. Create full disk mode Backups, selecting the checkbox for the entire disk (not just individual partitions). That ensures that you have everything you need, and you won't need to understand how the disk is laid out with possible hidden partitions. A full disk mode Backup captures everything, and is the simplest, safest backup method.

Richard, in addition to the advice above from tuttle, be aware that an 'Entire PC' backup means exactly that, and could also include other drives attached to the system, USB sticks etc unless you specifically deselect those drives.  I would recommend making separate full disk backups for each individual disk drive you have in your system.  This makes for the easiest recovery actions should / when that be needed.  Having everything in a single 'Entire PC' backup file adds a level of complication to recovery because of needing to carefully select / deselect other drives that don't need to be recovered.

Yes, thank you.  The first computer I am using this on is a single drive laptop for work, so simple enough.  However I will be buying 2 more editions for my own computers, one is a desktop with a ssd and a hdd, so yes I will have to split the backups or I will have a huge mess.  The other is my newest Win10 laptop with only one ssd, so it should be easier.  Thank you for your response.

Not 100% clear what you intend with the additional licences. Are they for personal PCs whereas the current one is for business. If that is incorrect it may be cheaper to upgrade to a 3 user licence. If it is, a 3 user licence may still be cheaper than two individual licenes. (Assuminbg you wish to separate the business licence.)

Ian