Rogelio,
I use window system backup, one with the wizard mode for my documents
and the advanced mode for backing up my C drive.
We will start with my documents. When you start the system backup, the
following screen is displayed:
Backup or Restore Wizard
Welcome to the Backup or
Restore Wizard
This wizard helps you back up or restore the files and
settings on your computer.
If you prefer, you can switch to Advanced Mode to change the
settings used for backup or restore. This option is recommended
for advanced users only.
Always start in wizard mode
To continue, click Next.
< Back Next > Cancel
Starting in wizard mode, I enter on the next button.
The following screen is displayed:
Backup or Restore Wizard
Backup or Restore
You can back up files and settings, or restore them from a previous
backup.
What do you want to do?
Back up files and settings
Restore files and settings
< Back Next > Cancel
I choose the backup radio button and then enter on the next button.
The next screen is displayed:
Backup or Restore Wizard
What to Back Up
You can specify the items you want to back up.
What do you want to back up?
My documents and settings
Includes the My Documents folder, plus your Favorites, desktop, and
cookies.
Everyone's documents and settings
Includes every user's My Documents folder, plus their Favorites,
desktop, and
cookies.
All information on this computer
Includes all data on this computer, and creates a system recovery disk
that
can be used to restore Windows in the case of a major failure.
Let me choose what to back up
< Back Next > Cancel
The My documents and settings radio button is highlighted which is the
one that I want and then I enter on the next button.
I then choose where I want to backup my files. In my case it is the
drive J which is my external hard drive. When I typed my file name for
the backup, I then enter on the next button. See below:
Backup or Restore Wizard
Backup Type, Destination, and Name
Your files and settings are stored in the destination you specify.
Select the backup type:
File
Choose a place to save your backup:
J:\ Browse...
Type a name for this backup:
My Documents Backup 2009-04-22
< Back Next > Cancel
The next screen is the final one before you begin the backup of my
documents. See below:
Backup or Restore Wizard
Completing the Backup or
Restore Wizard
You have created the following backup settings:
Name: J:\My Documents Backup 2009-04-22.bkf
Description: Set created 4/22/2009 at 5:29 PM
Contents: My documents and settings
Location: File
To close this wizard and start the backup, click Finish.
To specify additional backup options, Advanced...click Advanced.
< Back Finish Cancel
Once you start the backup by entering on the finish button, the backup
will start. The number of directories and files determines how long the
backup will take. In my case, it takes about 14 minutes.
I hope that this helps you to do a backup of my documents. Let me know
if I can help you further. I will follow with a second e-mail on how to
backup your C drive.
Lennie
At 05:07 PM 4/22/2009, you wrote:
Could you tell me how to use Windows System Backup? I think that is
the one I am looking for.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Lennie Rinaldi"
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To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 4:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Backing Up Files
Don,
Do you happen to know what is the difference between an image copy and
window system backup? I usually run the window system backup twice a
month and I also use it to backup my documents at least weekly. I have
two external hard drive that I make my backups so if one fails, the
other one would be available. It is like having a backup for a backup.
I have done some restore from the window system backup mainly for my
personal files, but I never have to
use it to restore my computer. In fact, if I have to I wouldn't know
how to bring my computer back to the point of the most recent backup.
I also have Karen's replicator which use for my Word and Excel files.
I usually do a backup whenever I do a lot of changes to my files.
Anyway, I am curious what you or anyone else on the list thinks of
using window system backup. I listened to David's tutorial on image
copy and I have been toying around with the idea to purchase the
software and do an image copy of my computer.
Thanks for any comments,
Lennie
At 04:05 PM 4/22/2009, you wrote:
To be completely safe, you should backup your personal data files on
a regular basis AND also have a baseline full image of your entire
hard disk. The frequency of backing up your personal files depends on
how often the data changes and its importance.
I use Karen's Replicator to backup my personal files each night. It
is free and is located on the Programs page. Each night I copy my
JAWS scripts directories to my Documents folder, copy a folder of
downloads and archives, my Documents folder, and my mail directories
to another computer in our house. Of course, you could also backup
to an external hard drive or an on-line storage service. On-line
storage services are a great idea for dependable storage that is off
site in case off a fire or a natural disaster. It might be a good
idea to keep of your valuable data for safety, even if you make a
local copy. This storage is normally encrypted automatically. Many
services are free for a limited amount of storage and a monthly fee
for more or unlimited storage.
Making a complete image copy of the entire hard disk can make
recovering from a hard disk disaster much easier. You should make an
image of a baseline system. This ideally would be at a time when
your computer has all of your desired programs installed and the
system is stable. With a program like Image for Windows, recovery
can take less than an hour. That includes all programs and settings
back exactly as they were at the time the baseline was taken! Then
you can restore any new personal data from your nightly data backups
performed with Karen's Replicator. You should only need to make a
full image backup when their have been significant changes made to
the system. I anticipate doing this about twice a year. If you like
to experiment with new software, it would be a great idea to make a
baseline before installing the new experimental software. Then you
don't have to worry too much about destroying your configuration,
since it easily can be rolled back in less than an hour. Some
software like from GiveAwayOfTheDay or in my case my daughter's
installation of Spore can not just simply be installed again. An
image restore eliminates these issues. It also is the best way to get
rid of nasty Spyware and Viruses that fight from being removed.
Personally, I have been putting this off for years! There is no
longer any good reasons not to backup anymore with external drives
being so cheap. It is fairly easy to find a 1 Terabyte external hard
disk for less than $100. Normally, creating the image is easy.
Traditionally, the recovery process can be troublesome for a blind
person. The recovery from the backup image files, like an external
hard disk, to your internal hard drive requires booting from another
source, like DOS from a CD. Most of the time there is no speech
available for this process. Dave has a very good tutorial for using
Image for Windows for making there image and performing the recovery
process on the website.
I purchased Image for Windows this week. It includes a copy of Image
for DOS and Image for Linux. The recent Image for Linux includes a
utility to create a Recovery CD that has SpeakUp built into its Linux
kernel. The CD is used to boot from in case of disaster. With a
boot parameter to enable the speech at startup the recovery process
can be accomplished through an easy to use program which is very
similar to the Windows program where the image was created. It is
possible to customize the Recovery CD to make the speech automatic on
boot. I am currently playing with this and merging Image for Linux
with Vinux. Vinux is an amazing distribution of Linux. Specifically
Vinux is a customized distribution of Ubuntu that is preconfigured
for the blind and visually impaired. I view this as a major
breakthrough! Many PC experts have stated vigorously that the newest
Ubuntu is the first distribution of Linux where it is a viable
replacement for Windows!
An ISO file of a complete Vinux Live CD can be downloaded at the
address below. If you burn this to a disk, you can boot and run this
Version of Linux with speech and magnification automatically enabled
without installing any software on your hard drive and test it out.
It also includes a utility to install a copy to a hard disk, USB
drive, or make a customized CD/DVD.
http://vinux.org.uk/
Remember that backing up will save a tremendous amount of headaches
later!
Don Marang
----- Original Message ----- From: "Job Hunter"
<jobhun...@box547.com>
To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 9:05 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Backing Up Files
Try Image for Windows at www.terabyteunlimited.com.
Very good program and works well with Jaws.
John
----- Original Message ----- From: "Rogelio Terrazas"
<rogelio.terra...@gmail.com>
To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 3:08 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Backing Up Files
How can I back up all my files in my C drive? In case I ever have
to reinstall my computer. Thanks, any help would be greatly
appreciated.
rogelio.terra...@gmail.com
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