Hey!
I have an external hardrive (160gb) and I want to backup my full computer hardrive to it just incase.
That includes, installed programs.. Documents... Settings.. Favourites.. Desktop stuff and stuff.
So it would be like a file 40gb big and I could just open it and it would be like there was never a problem with my computer.
Is there something that can do this?
Many thanks,
- Mike
2007-01-25 04:22:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Sorry for bad details!
Its Windows XP Home Edition ~ SP2
I tried Windows Backup... Limited me to 4gb :(
2007-01-25 04:52:20 · update #1
Any disk cloning program is suitable for it. I use Paragon's drive backup: www.drive-backup.com.
2007-01-25 18:38:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do not use any ghost programs, they do not always copy the sub dirs , esp do not use use Norton Ghost , it really sux.
Tell ya what kid. Get a patch, it is so easy and you can copy your whole 40 GB in less then an hour.
the patch can be picked up at any PC tech store.
It is a two way cord that goes from your -out in your tower to your Hard drive.
There are many dif. kinds.
It depends on your HD. the pin configuration,or input.
So take it with you to your PC tech and get the right one unless you know what one to get.
I do it all the time. Never use Ghost!
I done that once and was left with empty folders. never noticed until I formatted me HD, Was i ever upset about that.
I hope you do not make the same mistake.
Patch cords go for about $20.oo Canadian.
When you copy your HD then disconnect it and put it away. If you get a virus in it then cleaning it is a real drag. This way it is safe.
If you get a bug in your computer, just format and copy what you want from your EHD.
Good Luck :)
2007-01-25 04:35:04 · answer #2 · answered by Mijoecha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows has got an inbuilt backup facility. Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup. Follow the instructions to backup your required data in an external hard drive. As it is 40GB, you will need a good number of flash drives or DVDs.
2007-01-25 04:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use Acronis True Image. In my opinion it is the best home backup program on market now. It will complete backup of your entire PC in few steps. Visit Acronis site to learn more: http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/
2007-01-26 03:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by chromer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
attempt homestead windows gadget fix you could backup to a different complicated tension or CD / DVD from there, partitioning will in user-friendly terms help if its hidden and the gadget cant discover it without booting to it, which skill you cant discover it in case you made it. My suggestion: purchase a conveyable complicated tension, equivalent to the size of the complicated tension on your computing gadget and backup to that. you additionally can use a CD/DVD in the journey that your computing gadget has a CD/ DVD burner
2016-11-27 01:19:41 · answer #5 · answered by jarvie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup I use Acronis True Image, amazing app.
Will make a complete image of your drive
2007-01-25 04:27:07 · answer #6 · answered by Venom 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can use Norton Ghost to do it. It is a pretty good program.
2007-01-25 04:25:11 · answer #7 · answered by Yuchniuk Website Design 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
first...which OS do you use...
if Mac OSX: iSync does everything for you
if Windows: ummmm...Norton Ghost...not much....ummm...Windows Live OneCare
2007-01-25 04:35:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋