Comments for Why didn't my backup program restore everything?

Comment from Jonard Bless Lacierda on 2008-05-05

2008-05-06T01:36:35Z

All about this back-ups, I just reformatted my PC from windows 98 to windows xp sp2. I backed up the entire hard disk C in which my operating system was there before ofcourse, using windows back up on the start menu/all programs/accesories/systemtools then put the back up file on hard disk D:. All is done, I had my back up file stored on D:(cus I wont erase the d: only the C:)completely and succesfully, then reformatted my PC! :)... I first tried to restore a previous programs named "photoloader" (which I lost its cd-installer) so I restore it's files on the original position which is in "C:/Program Files", the file for the program is named 'Casio'. After that, I tried to run (double-click) the program (Photoloader) but it was in error. Does that mean I have to also restore "C:/Windows"? I know it has nothing to do with "C:/Documents and Settings" right? I just want this specific program to be reinstalled again that's all, please Mr. Leo or anybody, help me. I need any knowledge, thank you. God Bless.

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Comment from Eileen Hughes on 2007-04-14

2007-04-14T13:38:00Z

I have XP Professional SP2 and use the Backup program that is with the software. For hardware I have 2 HP SureStore Dat 40,internal and external (new). Originally I partitioned my hard drive. worked well. I decided I wanted only c. Backed up before deleting partitions and reinstalled XP SERVICE PACK 2. Tried to restore "d" files to my docs on C. Can't do it! I configured the software correctly for restore to other location. I did disable one HP Dat 40 at a time. Help please. My babies pictures are on the old "d". Thank you.

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Comment from David on 2006-10-13

2006-10-14T04:56:08Z

I've been using Acronis True Image for disc imaging for years and IMO it's the best on the market. Real user friendly and I've never had a problem with it. It takes approx. 5 minutes to do a complete reformat....lol Old types back up programs make you work too hard. I prefer easy..lol

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Comment from Chris Buechler on 2006-10-11

2006-10-11T17:33:45Z

"Personally, I don't find disk imaging tools effective for routine backups. To be used as backups properly, disk images would take a lot of time and storage space."

Not at all. There are several disk imaging solutions that allow you to keep one full backup, and however many incremental backups you desire. They also utilize compression, which can drastically reduce the image size depending on the type of data on the drive.

Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery (formerly Live State Recovery) is my favorite choice for this purpose. At home, I use it to back up to an external hard drive. At work, our most critical desktops and all servers back up to a huge file server.

One of the nicest things about this program is you can restore to any piece of hardware. With traditional imaging software, you can't restore to anything other than identical (or very, very close to identical) hardware. Look into the "Restore Anyware" option for more info.

I'm not related to Symantec in any way (in fact I've ditched their antivirus and some of their other software), but I love Backup Exec System Recovery.

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