Replicate Windows 7 Backup Functionality
I've been happily using Windows 7 backup for some time now, however I just got a new 3TB USB 3.0 backup drive.
Problem of course is that Windows 7 backup doesn't support the 3TB drive.
So - I decided to visit my past and look to Acronis for some solution.
I have a very very simple requirement (which I can't work out how to do so far in Acronis True Image Home (30 day trial).
I need to create a backup task (a single one) to backup exactly what I used to backup with Windows 7 backup.
1. Data on C: and D: (complete - including in use)
2. Configuration data (registry etc)
3. Bootable image of C:
And back that all up to my 3TB USB 3.0 drive.
Any advice on the correct product, or if I already have it - how to do what I need in it ?
Thanks.
Create a full disk backup, 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 backup captures everything, and is the simplest, safest backup method.
Check out the many user guides and tutorials in the left column of this forum, particularly ATIH 2012 - Getting Started and Grover's True Image Guides which are illustrated with step-by-step screenshots.
I can't create a full disk backup of my D drive - that has to be file based.
I need want a full disk/image backup of the C drive and a files based backup (with directory exclusions) on the D drive.
Hi,
This is the business forum. You are using the Home product, so should be posting here:
http://forum.acronis.com/forums/acronis-true-image-home-discussions/acr…
Actually - I don't know what product to use.... I just said I'd tried that software and it doesn't do what I need.
Actually - I don't know what product to use.... I just said I'd tried that software and it doesn't do what I need.
Then I suggest you confirm ATIH 2012 doesn't do what you need first. Until then, the Home forum is your best bet.
When you want to try the ABR11 Workstation product instead, the business forum would be the right place to post.
Two completely different products, so presumably two completely different ways to do things.
I can't create a full disk backup of my D drive - that has to be file based.
Are C and D separate physical drives or are they two partitions of a single drive?
I need want a full disk/image backup of the C drive and a files based backup (with directory exclusions) on the D drive.
You can do this with Acronis True Image Home.
I can't create a full disk backup of my D drive - that has to be file based.
Are C and D separate physical drives or are they two partitions of a single drive?
I need want a full disk/image backup of the C drive and a files based backup (with directory exclusions) on the D drive.You can do this with Acronis True Image Home.
Drive C: is my SSD system drive, Drive D: is a large data drive. Drive D: has significant folders which are too large to backup and also do not need backup (e.g. copies of installation media for software etc).
Ok - so it does do it, but I couldn't work out how from a weekend of looking over the software.
PS: I need both backups to be 'synchronised' - that is I need to be able to recover the C and D drive at a given point in time. The reason for this is that the version of a particular bit of software installed on the C: drive (subversion) sometimes updates the data structures on the source trees on D: drive. I need to ensure I get a consistent pair.
Check out the many user guides and tutorials in the left column of this forum, particularly ATIH 2012 - Getting Started and Grover's True Image Guides which are illustrated with step-by-step screenshots.
Check out the many user guides and tutorials in the left column of this forum, particularly ATIH 2012 - Getting Started and Grover's True Image Guides which are illustrated with step-by-step screenshots.
Ok - I'll assume for now that I wont be getting any help here.
Ok - after an hour's work - managed to get it uninstalled so I can try the workstation version.
1. Lose the attitude if you want help. We're unpaid volunteers here, users like yourself.
2. I didn't see your PS until now, as you must have edited the post after it was posted and after I replied to that post.
3. I answered your questions. What more do you want at this point?
I've said you should create a full disk backup of C:, 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.
You've said you don't want a full disk image of D:, so you can use file-based backup for that.
If you want detailed ste[-by-step instructions, I've already pointed you to the best source: the left margin of these forums, for such documents as ATIH 2012 - Getting Started and Grover's True Image Guides.
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I'm sorry I'm a bit narky right now - but Acronis Home Image has screwed up my windows installation - and guess what, I haven't backed up for 3 weeks. PS: This fix got me back to working Windows -> http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fix-w7-backup-restore-acronis-true-im…
Hello all,
Thank you for your comments. Kurosh, tuttle, thank you for help.
Christopher, MVP is not a job in Acronis, all MVPs are volunteers who share their experience, and knowledge on our Forum. You can find the details of the MVP program here. In general:
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Back to the ,main topic:
your scenario can surely be achieved, but you will need to create 2 separate tasks: one for the full backup of the C: drive, and second for the data of the D: drive. You can select the folders you would like to be backed up.
If you would like to have an ability to restore to the certain point of time, you should use the Incremental scheme of the backup (check here if you're using the ABR Workstartion version, though I'd recommend Acronis True Image Home 2012, as ABR is a corporate - and much more complicated product).
You might also find our MVP's Getting Started and Grover's True Image Guides which has already been mentioned by Tuttle in his comment above (all the useful links are available to your left, on the sidebar of the Forum). These guides contain the step-by-step screenshots, and a lot of useful information you'll need while scheduling your backups.
Should you need anything else or have any further questions - feel free to contact us at your earliest convenience, we will be happy to help you!
Thank you.