Nice backup manager? Help Me choose!!

[SnipeMeNot]

Hi, i recently got a copy of acronis 2011 im just wodering what backup software you guys personally use or like? I need opinions and a backup/restore software that i could rely on? Help me please

 

[Squirt]

Hi I would try a Backup tool from Hiren's.
Hiren's BootCD 15.1 - All in one Bootable CD » www.hiren.info

 

[seavixen32]

You say you've got a copy of Acronis.

It seems a bit strange to go to the effort of getting a copy and then worry whether it's OK.

Why don't you try it and see?

Other than that, Macrium always seems to get a good write-up and Windows 7's own backup utility is worth trying out.

It's always best to have more than one backup strategy rather than rely on just one application that may let you down at some time.

 

[SnipeMeNot]

Im just really confused about acronis (got it from a giveaway) i just dont get why it wont let me backup on my external hdd, i might one day accidentally delete a partition or two with both backups in there.. Is there any options to create a hidden partition where acronis can store backups?

 

[seavixen32]

If you got Acronis as a freebie, it more than likely won't have the functionality that the full, paid-for version does.

Your best is to carry out a Google search on the lines of "Which is the best backup software for Windows 7?" and see what turns up.

 

[SnipeMeNot]

All i see is paragon and acronis, im wondering what do u guys personally use?

 

[suspect008]

I use macrium now after came here. most reliable one I have ever used and so far never let me down. first I use free version to make a image of my system and then after I screwing up couple of times, macrium saved me every time. an I bought pro then and now using for file backup too. I heard that paragon v12 is also very good and feature rich. but never used. and as seavixen32 said, do a google search. because these are mainly for imaging disks.

 

[C-11]

The two that I use and are reliable is the Windows 7 backup utility and Clonezilla Open-Source Image Backup - Windows 7 Forums

CloneZilla has a bit of a learning curve but it works.
No install, just boot from the CD.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

I have been using this and it's work great for me !
Access and sync files and folders for your business - Memeo AutoSync

 

[mjf]

Acronis provide free versions for WD and Seagate drives (separate programs). If you have the wrong drive make then you're likely to have problems.

Many people like Acronis. I personally use Windows built in imaging most of the time and (free) Macrium Reflect as a safeguard plus it has greater flexibility. Neither has ever let me down and I have carried out many system reimages.

 

[GeneO]

Macrium - quick and reliable and easy to use AND free
Windows 7 in second place

 

[Wishmaster]

I use Acronis myself. No major issues, and its always been reliable for me.
I have 2012 as well as 2010, and ended up going back to 2010 as I find it more comfortable and easier to use. Sometimes simple is just better IMO.

 

[wanchoo]

Acronis TrueImage is an excellent imaging software. You can create an Acronis Safe Zone Partition with it which you can hide and it also allows backing up on an external hard disk.

Please carefully read and digest the TrueImage Manual to learn all about Acronis.

Im just really confused about acronis (got it from a giveaway) i just dont get why it wont let me backup on my external hdd, i might one day accidentally delete a partition or two with both backups in there.. Is there any options to create a hidden partition where acronis can store backups?

 

[SnipeMeNot]

Acronis TrueImage is an excellent imaging software. You can create an Acronis Safe Zone Partition with it which you can hide and it also allows backing up on an external hard disk.

Please carefully read and digest the TrueImage Manual to learn all about Acronis.

Im just really confused about acronis (got it from a giveaway) i just dont get why it wont let me backup on my external hdd, i might one day accidentally delete a partition or two with both backups in there.. Is there any options to create a hidden partition where acronis can store backups?

Thanks i got acronis true image home 2011

 

[wanchoo]

You can download the Manual in the PDF format from www.acronis.com/download/docs/atih2011/userguide for your version.

Thanks i got acronis true image home 2011

 

[linnemeyerhere]

SnipeMeNot,
I have Acronis '10 as well and it is worth it's purchase but for "set and forget it" the Auto Sync of Memeo is outstanding, real time running back up of multiple sources to multiple destinations and any change to either is made instantly to the other......it Sync's. Try it free and you'll be hooked. Acronis does more but it fails in this critical area.

 

[wanchoo]

I too use Acronis 2010 but only its boot CD. Like it better than any later versions. I have removed the Program from the computer by restoring an earlier image.

On joining here and reading the praises of Macrium, I download and installed the free version. After trying it out, I preferred the Acronis 2010 Boot CD and got rid of it. Perhaps it is the first application that one is attached too the most.

 

[SnipeMeNot]

Thanks for ur reply guys, ive read the manual and theres a lot of stuff the i missed like secure zones and many other acronis utilities, thanks i think ill stick to it

 

[Brds7t7]

I have 2 partitions. A windows Partition which I image with Windows backup and paragon hard disk manager 12. Then clone my data partition with Casper 7 on a folder to folder basis. It does differential backups, first backup takes a long time but after that it's really fast.

 

[SnipeMeNot]

Lol, I installed acronis secure zone and it corrupted 355gb of data... Took me 4 hrs to recover