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Windows 7: Move location of Macrium image XML files?
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28 Jan 2013
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Window 7 Pro 32bit, XP Pro 32 bit |
Move location of Macrium image XML files?
Hi. Been using macrium for imaging.
I just noticed that the default location for the xml files it creates with each image is on my C:.... My Documents/Reflect.
I always just let it choose until I came to the image, which is on an external drive.
Should these be on my external drive, and can I move them safely so they will be recognized, in case my C: fails?
In other words, can I move them and Macrium will find them? Do I have to do a step after I move them?
thanks a bunch
| My System Specs |
| OS Window 7 Pro 32bit, XP Pro 32 bit
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28 Jan 2013
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#2 | |
Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1 Mt. Crumpit/Whoville |
In my case I don't have Macrium create the XML files. I have restored images without them. Others more wise may chime in on what their use is. | | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Home Built Desktop By DataTech
OS Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
CPU Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
Motherboard ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Memory 16GB G.Skill Sniper 2133MHz 4x4GB
Graphics Card ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460
Sound Card Onboard Realtek 5-1
Monitor(s) Displays Samsung P2570HD
Screen Resolution 1920x1080
Keyboard Old, beat-up Dell USB From 10 yrs Ago
Mouse Gigabyte m6900 wired
PSU Corsair HX650W
Case Inwin Dragon Rider
Cooling Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
Hard Drives Crucial M4 128GB for OS, 750GB Seagate MomentusXT for data, 500GB Seagate Constellation for storage
Internet Speed 8-19 Mbs down, 3-4 Mbs up Comcast Cable
Antivirus Norton Internet Security
Browser IE 9, Opera when needed
Other Info 4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power generator with flux capacitor, 1.21 gigawatts.
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28 Jan 2013
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#3 | |
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1 SecretCity |
XML files can be editted using notepad. They contain info about what to backup and to which location.
Why move to external disk? | | My System Specs | | Computer type Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model Number ACER ASPIRE 5742G
OS Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 370 @ 2.40GHz
Motherboard Acer Aspire 5742G
Memory 4,00 GB
Graphics Card ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series
Sound Card (1) AMD High Definition Audio Device (2) Realtek High Defi
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives WDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0
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28 Jan 2013
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#4 | |
Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit At home. |
I use the xml files to run incremental and differential backups. All I have to do is right click on the appropriate xml file and select either differential or incremental.
As far as relocating the xml files goes, I've never done it but I did a little nosing around and it appears you can do so when Macrium Reflect asks you for the name of a new xml file.
I see no advantage or disadvantage to having them on the same external disk that the backups are on (someone correct me if I'm wrong) as long as there is room for them but I can see the advantage of not having them on the C: drive if all it has are the OS and programs, especially if it's a bit on the small size.
Last edited by Lady Fitzgerald; 28 Jan 2013 at 11:20 AM..
Reason: Old Timer's Disease
| | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Build
OS Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU Intel i7-3930K
Motherboard ASUS P9X79 WS
Memory Kingston HyperX Genesis 32GB Kit (8x4GB Modules) 1600MHz DDR
Graphics Card MSI R7850 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-bit GDDR
Sound Card On board Realtek HD
Monitor(s) Displays HP w2207h
Screen Resolution 1680 x 1050
Keyboard Logitech G110
Mouse Logitech M525 (two in use)
PSU Corsair HX750w
Case Antec Two Hundred v2
Cooling Cooler Master GeminII S524 120mm (fan replaced with a 140mm)
Hard Drives Samsun 128GB 840 Pro
Western Digital WD Black WD2002FAEX 2TB
Western Digital WD Black WD2002FAEX 2TB
Internet Speed fair to middlin'
Antivirus AVAST!, MBAM, SAS, Spybot S&D (all but MBAM free)
Browser IE9
Other Info LSI 9211-8i SATA III controller card (eight more SATA III ports), 2.5" & 3.5" Hot Swap Bays, HooToo HT-CR001 PCI-E to USB 3.0 Internal Combo - 3 Ports USB 3.0 Hub + 6 Slot Card Reader, and LG Model CH12LS28 BD-ROM Combo Optical Drive. Also, ScanSnap S1500 ADF duplexing scanner, Canon 9000F flat bed scanner, Logitech 5.1 speaker system, Samsung CLP 415nw laser color printer,
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28 Jan 2013
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#5 | |
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1 Hertfordshire |
The restore process doen't use the XML files they are just used for saving the definition of your backups so that you can easily run them again. They are only small files so there is no need to move them. | | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Hewlett-Packard/G62-107SA Notebook
OS Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 330 @ 2.13GHz
Motherboard Hewlett-Packard 1425
Memory 8 GB DDR3
Graphics Card Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays Builtin
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Mouse Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000
Hard Drives 250 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
2TB Seagate GoFlex USB 2 Drive
1TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive
1.5TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive (Samsung)
1TB Iomega NAS.
Internet Speed 60 Mbs download 3 Mbs upload
Antivirus Norton 360
Browser Chrome
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28 Jan 2013
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#6 | |
Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit At home. |
Good point. I just took a peek at my xml file folder and, with six xml files in it, it takes up a whopping 42.8 KB; not enough to worry about. | | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Build
OS Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU Intel i7-3930K
Motherboard ASUS P9X79 WS
Memory Kingston HyperX Genesis 32GB Kit (8x4GB Modules) 1600MHz DDR
Graphics Card MSI R7850 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-bit GDDR
Sound Card On board Realtek HD
Monitor(s) Displays HP w2207h
Screen Resolution 1680 x 1050
Keyboard Logitech G110
Mouse Logitech M525 (two in use)
PSU Corsair HX750w
Case Antec Two Hundred v2
Cooling Cooler Master GeminII S524 120mm (fan replaced with a 140mm)
Hard Drives Samsun 128GB 840 Pro
Western Digital WD Black WD2002FAEX 2TB
Western Digital WD Black WD2002FAEX 2TB
Internet Speed fair to middlin'
Antivirus AVAST!, MBAM, SAS, Spybot S&D (all but MBAM free)
Browser IE9
Other Info LSI 9211-8i SATA III controller card (eight more SATA III ports), 2.5" & 3.5" Hot Swap Bays, HooToo HT-CR001 PCI-E to USB 3.0 Internal Combo - 3 Ports USB 3.0 Hub + 6 Slot Card Reader, and LG Model CH12LS28 BD-ROM Combo Optical Drive. Also, ScanSnap S1500 ADF duplexing scanner, Canon 9000F flat bed scanner, Logitech 5.1 speaker system, Samsung CLP 415nw laser color printer,
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29 Jan 2013
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#7 | |
Window 7 Pro 32bit, XP Pro 32 bit |
Thanks, I wasn't quite certain as to how important they were. I have plenty of room for them.
I understand a bit more now.
Appreciate the response to my Q  | | My System Specs | | OS Window 7 Pro 32bit, XP Pro 32 bit
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