Re: [CGUYS] third party xp-Vista backup software

2008-06-22 Thread gerald
i see Genie Backup Manager 8 is the recommended software from pc magazine anyone have any comments on it, or some other program that: 1. does not do backup written to the sky(i want cd/dvd/tape in hand) 2. costs less than 100 bucks 3. does not do an image backup(i have Acronis and dislike

[CGUYS] third party xp-Vista backup software

2008-06-21 Thread gerald
I have used Backup myPC software for windows machines for about 10 or 15 years and through 10 name changes and a half a dozen owners. it is fast, easy, and ran on everything from windows 95 to xp. it was cheap. it does not seem to run on Vista. what is the backup software of choice to run

Re: [CGUYS] third party xp-Vista backup software

2008-06-21 Thread Tony B
Yes, most of the *data* you backup from WinXP will transfer to Vista. At least, I can't think of any that won't. If you're actually asking if *programs* will transfer, then no, most won't - they'll need to be installed in Vista. If you're just backing up personal data, you want Jungle Disk. If

Re: [CGUYS] third party xp-Vista backup software

2008-06-21 Thread Jeff Wright
Mozy. No fuss, no muss. 2 GB free. www.mozy.com -Original Message- I have used Backup myPC software for windows machines for about 10 or 15 years and through 10 name changes and a half a dozen owners. it is fast, easy, and ran on everything from windows 95 to xp. it was cheap.