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How to Backup
A series of articles and videos walking through the steps to backup - and restore - your computer using Acronis TrueImage Home 2009.
Aren't incremental backups just as important as a system backup?
The different terms used for backups can sometimes make the process seem more difficult than it is. I clarify some backup terminology and help sort it out.
Creating Bootable Rescue Media using Acronis TrueImage Home
After installing the application there's a critical step you need to take first, before even thinking about backing up.
How do I read my Acronis backup data on a computer without Acronis?
Most backup software solutions have proprietary software. Trial versions can often help out in a situation like this.
I am running out of room on my backup drive, what can I do?
There are several ways to approach storage space for backups (compression, increments, differentials). Some will be tricky, and in the long run, a new hard drive just might be easiest.
The first installment in our backing up series is to install backup software. We'll install Acronis TrueImage Home 2009.
Making a Full Backup using Acronis TrueImage
Our first step after installing Acronis and creating rescue media is to create a full backup.
Restoring A File Using Acronis TrueImage Home
We have our backup program running, now it's time to try restoring a file from that backup.
Restoring An Image Using Acronis TrueImage Home
Your machine has crashed, and the hard disk reformatted or replaced - it's time to restore your entire machine from an image.
Scheduling Automatic Backups with Acronis TrueImage
Now that we've created our first full backup, it's time to let Acronis do it's job automatically - we'll schedule an automatic backup task.
What do I do with incremental backups when restoring?
If you've been backing up regularly you'll probably have a full backup and a collection of incremental's. We'll look at how they're used.