Is windows 7 backup tool reliable to make a backup or are hiren's boot CD 10 tools much better? I mean can I trust windows 7 backup maker? will it do everything correctly(some files during this operation are in use by system)
As long you have your Windows 7 repair disk or the install disk. Windows Backup is a great backup tool. It has saved me already!
Hope this Helps and Happy Holidays..
EDIT: You will not need the install or repair disk if you are restoring within Windows..The only time you will need your repair or install disk is if you need to image your hard drive, back how it was before.
Is windows 7 backup tool reliable to make a backup or are hiren's boot CD 10 tools much better? I mean can I trust windows 7 backup maker? will it do everything correctly(some files during this operation are in use by system)
I agree with Johnathan and Ryan, in fact I only use the Windows 7 back up. I do want to bring to your attention that many here swear by the free Macrium Reflex. Based upon what I read, the only important difference is that Windows 7 back up cannot back up to a CD (although it is not admitted). Macrium, based upon the report of others can back up to CD. Be aware backing up to a 4GB CD would be a PIA. I only know this because I am not able to find an external hard drive, that most would agree will last at least 2 years.
Is windows 7 backup tool reliable to make a backup or are hiren's boot CD 10 tools much better? I mean can I trust windows 7 backup maker? will it do everything correctly(some files during this operation are in use by system)
Yes, I have used the "system image" utility quite a number of times and it has always worked for me. Even taken the image to a different physical hard disk (has to be same size) and it worked.
There are advantages to some of the 3rd party tools...but depending upon your needs they may be totally unnecessary. I just started using Acronis True Image Home 2010 myself. After playing with the 30 day trial, I liked what I saw and when NewEgg ran in for $23.99 and free shipping I felt it was well worth the investment. For me, the Try and Decide function of Acronis is worth the price of the software. For others, this may be a complete non-issue.
My Computer
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built in July 2009
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
Memory
8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
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EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
Sound Card
Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
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23" Acer x233H
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1920x1080
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Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
PSU
Corsair 620HX modular
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Antec P182
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stock
Keyboard
ABS M1 Mechanical
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Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
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15/2 cable modem
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