Anthony --
I use:
http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/image-for-windows.htm#IFWFEATURE
If you click on Download, you can download a trial version. Sorry, I
don't know what the limitations are on this version. I have, and use,
the complete bundle including BootIt NG (for disk partitioning). $49.
There is a learning curve (but not nearly as steep as AB).
Another popular one is:
http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/
I used a previous version of their Pro line, Backup & Recovery. It also
has a trial version. It was easier to use than I4W above. But I have
used I4W for many, many years, so I just stick with it.
Also, Terabyteunlimited doesn't charge for updates. Acronis does.
-- Keith
On 9/8/2010 07:31, Anthony Faragasso wrote:
Thank you everyone...
Keith,
I am using windows Vista home premium...I can not run in Repair
mode...I have exhausted all methods I can think of to repair the OS..
There are several / many "Services" that can not be started no matter
what I have tried...I have not been able to update the OS through the
windows automatic update service for sometime ....
I do NOT have all installed program disks...
Are there any free disk Imaging softwares that allow what you suggest ?
Anthony
----- Original Message -----
*From:* Keith McCombs <mailto:kmcco...@engineer.com>
*To:* amibroker@yahoogroups.com <mailto:amibroker@yahoogroups.com>
*Sent:* Tuesday, September 07, 2010 11:52 PM
*Subject:* Re: [amibroker] OT: installing OS again
Before you attempt to do anything else, make a complete image of
your hard drive. Make sure that your disk imaging software will
allow you to recover individual folders and files as well as the
entire image.
Then see if you can run your OS installation software in 'Repair'
mode. If you can, you may end up fixing what ever your problem
is, without needing to reinstall any software.
If that doesn't work, maybe you might have to reinstall the OS.
Are you absolutely sure that the only solution to your problem is
a complete re-install? Positive? Absolutely Positive? If so:
Just because you have copies of all your installed programs does
NOT mean that you can merely copy them onto the newly installed OS.
You will have to re-install almost all of your programs. For this
you need the Original installation programs, including protection
keys, either on disks or saved elsewhere.
Good luck,
-- Keith
BTW, I have been using PC's since the very first IBM ones.
Probably owned a couple of dozen since then. The only time I have
had to reinstall an OS was when I lost my first HD more than 25
years ago. Since then, I make drive images and/or use other work
arounds.
On 9/7/2010 02:36, reinsley wrote:
Hi,
IMO, before to format, save your My documents files ( it's
another name under Vista, the file containing all your personnal
documents), save your bookmarks ( IE or Firefox), save your
Outlook settings (address book contacts, settings accounts)
Emails as well if needed, but they are on ISP's server.
Save the other application files such as AB, into c:\Program
Files. Your formulas, your databases, etc. are there.
Then format the disk, and start from scratch, install vista.
Don't forget the drivers.
Install all your applications. Printer and gadgets...
Restore your My documents, and AB formulas, AB databases.
You can do a todolist of the actions before to start. You update
this document as and when you did it.
Next install you update your technical notes, the order to
proceed, the things forgotten. It's a good way to never miss a step.
When everything is running fine for a while, you know what is
worth to backup from time to time. :)
Best regards
Le 07/09/2010 00:44, Anthony Faragasso a écrit :
I need to re-install windows Vista to correct several issues I
am having...
I purchased an external Hard drive...How do I move all programs
and files to the external hard drive and then move
them back to the computers internal hard drive after
re-installing the operating system ?
I do not think just backing up the internal hard drive will
preserve all programs...some programs I do not
have disks for...
Help...
thank you
Anthony
