The ReadMe file on XPSP2 Home Edition CD says that BACKUP is unstable. Is it safe to use?

Question

Here is what the Readme file says:
"NTBackup Backup/Restore and ASR release notes

Backup/Restore

ASR

1.ASR is not supported on home edition.

IF you install NtBackup from the CD to the Home Edition, ASR
functionality will appear to work fine during
the backup session. Since the setup does not support ASR in
the home edition, there is no way to initiate
the ASR restore in case of a disaster. If you need to restore
from this session, install Windows XP manually
and then restore from the ASR media.

2.Backup to CDRW

If you decide to backup to a CDRW, you cannot target that device
directly. You must create a backup set of
650MB or less and backup to a file. After the file is complete,
copy the file to the CDRW.

Please refer to the readme for XP home edition for additional notes."

Would I be safer using Acronis True Image or a Convar program? I have been told third party software does not work as well with Windows products. Please HELP!

Answer 1

If you can't obtain a copy of XP Professional, sure, you can use any number of 3rd party backup programs, which are much better than anything bundled with Windows.

Whoever told you it dosen't work well is mistaken. That would be like choosing MS Backup over Norton Ghost. The Norton is just better !