Backup

[Liz]

Not sure if this is the correct forum.

I cannot get Windows to finish a back up to a disc - it never gets further than 82%.

I am probably doing something wrong - but what.

Simple terms please.

Liz

 

[richc46]

Hi Liz

If you are talking about system image and a backing up to a DVD, there are problems. Many members including myself were not able to make the image using the built in system image. When I tried twice, I got stuck at about 65% and I even had to pull the computer plug to stop the process. Not good, but I had no choice.

Instead you may want to use and try this free software. I have made my backup to DVD, using the softwared. In addition I have made a back up using the built in system image and have that on a separate drive.

Free Backup Software: Paragon Backup & Recovery Free Edition - Overview

 

[Arc]

Have you tried this ?

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/663-backup-complete-computer-create-image-backup.html

 

[Liz]

Hi Liz

If you are talking about system image and a backing up to a DVD, there are problems. Many members including myself were not able to make the image using the built in system image. When I tried twice, I got stuck at about 65% and I even had to pull the computer plug to stop the process. Not good, but I had no choice.

Instead you may want to use and try this free software. I have made my backup to DVD, using the softwared. In addition I have made a back up using the built in system image and have that on a separate drive.

Free Backup Software: Paragon Backup & Recovery Free Edition - Overview

Thanks all

I am looking into the Paragon back up and will let you know how I get on.

Cheers

Liz

 

[richc46]

Good Liz.

What I do is have a back up on DVD with Paragaon and another with system image (the MS backup). System image I leave on my HD and it is ready for any problem, except for a Hard Drive Crash. If something goes wrong with my OS, I get some corruption etc, I can easily reapair it.

 

[Liz]

Thanks - I have noted what you have said - I have not tried anything yet.

i have since looked at it but not sure what to do - what do I back up - I am a complete novice concerning computers.


Liz

 

[richc46]

You want to back up your entire hard drive.

 

[Liz]

Many thanks

Liz

 

[richc46]

Liz

Depending on how many changes you make to your computer, you may want to update the backups once a month or so. Then if you have a problem that cannot be fixed, you can merely use the back up to be good again.

 

[Liz]

I got fed up with the Action Centre being flagged and telling me that my back up had not been completed (that was the last one that I tried) and I could not unflag it.

I did a windows back up and it went to 100% but just stayed there and when I came out of it it told me that I was not fully backed up - what is it with this thing. I shall try the Paragon next but feel a bit unsure. Why do Microsoft include the back up if its not going to work - or are some people (me) unlucky.



Liz

 

[richc46]

If you are backing up to your Hard Drive, make sure that you have enough space for the back up. How much space do you have for your back up?

 

[ignatzatsonic]

The Microsoft product usually works for most people, but is not particularly intuitive and lacks the flexibility of other products such as Acronis, Paragon, and Macrium Reflect. Paragon and Macrium are free and Acronis is free for those who will restore to a Seagate or Western Digital hard drive.

None of the 3 are flawless, but all 3 are more intuitive and flexible than the Microsoft product.

I make images with all 3 because I have plenty of room to store the images. If I ever have a drive failure, I figure at least 1 of the 3 will be able to restore my system.

I just made and verified new images with Acronis, Macrium, and Paragon yesterday. Took only about 45 minutes to do all three.

 

[derekimo]

I got fed up with the Action Centre being flagged and telling me that my back up had not been completed (that was the last one that I tried) and I could not unflag it.

I did a windows back up and it went to 100% but just stayed there and when I came out of it it told me that I was not fully backed up - what is it with this thing. I shall try the Paragon next but feel a bit unsure. Why do Microsoft include the back up if its not going to work - or are some people (me) unlucky.



Liz

No you're not the only one. You can turn off notifications in the action center, Thats what I did so I wouldn't have to see them.
Or if you are using a third party app for backups, You can use this tutorial to set it back to default http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...files-reset-default-configuration.html?filter[2]=Backup Restore.

 

[Liz]

If you are backing up to your Hard Drive, make sure that you have enough space for the back up. How much space do you have for your back up?

I have 256GB space - and I backed up to a DVD.

Liz

 

[Liz]

I got fed up with the Action Centre being flagged and telling me that my back up had not been completed (that was the last one that I tried) and I could not unflag it.

I did a windows back up and it went to 100% but just stayed there and when I came out of it it told me that I was not fully backed up - what is it with this thing. I shall try the Paragon next but feel a bit unsure. Why do Microsoft include the back up if its not going to work - or are some people (me) unlucky.

Liz

Liz

No you're not the only one. You can turn off notifications in the action center, Thats what I did so I wouldn't have to see them.
Or if you are using a third party app for backups, You can use this tutorial to set it back to default http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...files-reset-default-configuration.html?filter[2]=Backup Restore.

Many thanks I will look into it

Cheers

Liz