Win 7 Pro System Backup Question

[BillS22]

Is the System Backup Utility that comes with Win 7 Pro good for a complete system restore in the event of a HD failure?

Similar to Ghost and Acronics?

I have and external HD and can created a bootable emergency disk. But I'm not familiar with Microsoft's Backup Utility.

Thanks,
Bill

 

[theog]

YES, take a look at these tutoruals:

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

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/675-system-image-recovery.html?ltr=S

 

[ignatzatsonic]

It generally works, but a lot of people find it has limitations and some find the interface confusing--what exactly is being backed up, exactly where to, how much control does a user have over the process, how many images can I make; can I rename them at will, etc.

If frustrated by it, there are free alternatives that don't have most of these limitations.

 

[IggyAZ]

Is the System Backup Utility that comes with Win 7 Pro good for a complete system restore in the event of a HD failure?

Similar to Ghost and Acronics?

I have and external HD and can created a bootable emergency disk. But I'm not familiar with Microsoft's Backup Utility.

Thanks,
Bill

I have used the Win7 backup HD image program ever since I started using Win7.
It works very well for someone who want to restore 100% of a HD.
If you want to backup just your data files it also Win7 has a program to this also.
If you want bells and whistles and lots of color buy yourself a retail program.

 

[BillS22]

Thanks...Looks good. I have a retail backup software, but it's emergency boot disk doesn't recognize wireless keyboards and mice. The vendor says they are working on it...

I'll use Windows Backup for now....