On Thu, 4 Jan 2007 19:19:27 -0000, "Ron Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Ann wrote: > I agree with the others, go for a much memory as you can. If you are >> going to be using the PC for "important stuff" which you don't want >> to lose, think about having a second hard drive installed and back up >> to it every now and again (I use Ghost). Of all the back up systems I >> have used it has been the easiest to use and retrieve stuff from. > >I use Acronis True Image (lovely software). Good for backups of part or >whole partitions, will create a Linux partition and place it's program and >backups there (if you wish), so a restore is just F11 key when you boot - >ideal for those corrupted C: drives - can also store the program as a >bootable CD, and restore from DVDs. I have an image of a fresh WindowsXP >Pro install, with all drivers and favourite programs (and Windows activated) >compressed on 1 DVD - I can restore the whole C: drive back to the fresh >install in 10 mins flat :-) > > >Ron Jones I am not trying to put a damper on backup procedures, I am very regular with mine, however! Have you or Ann tried a full resore to a new different drive? Some software these days will only run if on the drive to which it was originally installed.. A check of the drive Serial Number is made! As I say I agree totally with the principal but just be aware you may have problems with a new and different drive! Richard Nb "Pound Eater" Parkend G+S
