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Main Forum => General Computer Support => Topic started by: FreeCat on June 14, 2013, 11:30:57 am
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When doing the image backup to my blank D drive I see (at the beginning - before I start) that the window says that programs will not be backed up.
Yet, on MS site it says "Back up your programs, system settings, and files" at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-your-programs-system-settings-and-files.
Any know from direct experience? Thanks.
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I never use MS backup.
A backup is nothing more than a copy, and so I like to keep it simple.
For myself and what I put on all my customers machines is the free version of FBackup.
http://www.fbackup.com/
Does a nice copy and paste type of backups so I can easily get to the files I need from it instead of going through a whole mess of steps.
Shane
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Thanks, Shane. So good to get this. years ago I purchased GFI Backup and it was solid - file level, simple, incremental options --- the greatest little program for my files that do not go to my replicated server. I still use it and now it is free and has been for a few years.
GFI itself and main products:
http://www.gfi.com/downloads
GFI backup:
http://gfi-backup.en.softonic.com/
I do not know exactly where the direct from GFI backup is as have not updated in years.
But, GREAT product in addition to the one you mentioned.
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My quest, however, is not for a simple backup. I am wanting to image backup my system to bring it into a new box under VirtualBox. I am looking at several and will report back here when I find the best one for me.