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On Aug 28, 10:45 am, Llanzlan Klazmon <bill.m.tho...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> > On Aug 27, 7:51 pm, wrreisen2 <wrreis...@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> > > Please recommend backup software for xp x64 that is quick. I have been
> > > using the built in Windows backup software but it is so slow in
> > > comparison to just copying and pasting folders onto a backup disk. The
> > > problem with just copying and pasting is that this process is often
> > > interupted because the occasional file in these folders can be in use
> > > and stops the copying process. Is there software that is as fast as
> > > just copying and pasting folders in explorer but isn't likely to be
> > > interupted?
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> > > Thanks for any advice?
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> > To overcome the copy and paste problem use a DOS window and xcopy.  I
> > do this as part of my backup procedure by scheduling a call to a batch
> > file that does an xcopy of critical files to a different PC.
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> > Backup speed is only part of the equation.  The most important aspect
> > is that  backup must be done on a very regular basis.  Anything added
> > or changed between backups can be lost.  I would therefore rate
> > automation before speed.  I often get customers saying they were going
> > to backup their system next week.
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> > I am very found of the many online backup systems one can get.  They
> > monitor 24x7 and backup your selected files automatically.  Unless you
> > are generating large video files, online backup, once the main part is
> > loaded, is reasonably quick.  An initial upload may take a few weeks.
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> > You need two levels of backup to cope with a total drive failure. The
> > first is an image of your drive such as generated by Ghost or Acronis,
> > then you need a responsive, very up to date incremental backup  of
> > your data files that are changing.  One copy of the data should always
> > be in a different location eg home, office, mother in law,  online
> > storage, always subject to any security issues on the data
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> > Michaelwww.cnwrecovery.com
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> What if your drive fails and you then find the online backup company
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It is why you need multiple backups.  The same case applies if you
backup to an external drive and they both fail, or you have a
lightening strike taking them both out.

The more backups, the less likely it is that they will all fail the
same time.  Not getting round to backing up is in my opinion the
greatest risk, hence the requirement for automation.

Michael