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Using Backup Programs
Installing, configuring and using backup programs for a variety of tasks including, of course, backing up!
A brief overview of Macrium Reflect Backup
Macrium Reflect is a full featured backup program. I'll show a quick tour of the product and its basic features.
A brief overview of Paragon Backup and Recovery
Paragon Backup and Recovery has both free and paid versions that can perform well for may backup tasks.
How do I create an image of my new machine?
When you get a new machine, taking a full system image backup as soon as you can is a convenient way to reinstall should you ever need to.
How do I recover with my backup when a virus took out my boot sector?
Althought it needs to be done manually in your backup program, it is possible to include your boot sector in a full backup image.
How do I setup Acronis True Image Home 2011?
Acronis True Image Home is used in several of my examples. I'll walk through the steps of setting up the 2011 version.
What incremental backup images should I delete?
Incremental backups create a lot of files. It is important to manage them properly when restoring and starting a new cycle of backups.
What's an inexpensive way to set up a backup system?
The important thing is to get a backup system running on your computer. I'll discuss an option that that will get you going.