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Article #2Re: Please recommend backup software for xp x64 that is quick.
From: Memnoch
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:26
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:26
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On Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:19:15 -0700, "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote: >There's no such thing as a FAST backup utility, but Acronis is certainly >faster than Windows Backup. And more secure, easier to restore whole >partitions or just versions of files, etc. And, as you'll note here, the >Home version supports 64-bit. >http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/requirements.html > >Try the 15-day trial (though it certainly isn't long enough to decently work >out a backup system, it will give you an idea of what speeds you might >attain), and if you decide to buy, get it here. Cheaper: >http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=acronis&x=15&y=26 > >TinyURL for above link = http://tinyurl.com/5cad33 > >Another one I'd consider is: >Image for Windows >http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/image-for-windows.htm >However, note this line at the bottom of the product description: >"Compatible with Win64 (x64) (AMD64/EM64T) but not with IA64, GPTs, nor >Dynamic Drives." > >And while I hate Symantec to an unhealthy degree, many users swear by Ghost. I'll second Acronis. I use True Image Echo Workstation, both in live mode while the OS is loaded and from a memory stick. First class solution and so much better than Ghost, which I use at work.
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