![]() I shut off real-time virus protection, shut off my firewall, closed all other programs, ended all non-essential Windows processes and stopped any services that didn't seem essential to Windows (though I'm over my head here and didn't want to stop anything that could potentially crash Windows, so I only stopped a couple services). I have no other imaging software except for VirtualCloneDrive, which was not running and its service was stopped. Finding what little info about this error there is online, it seems to be related to either disk errors (ran chkdsk and found nothing, so scratch that) or conflicting software on your computer. I tried the software and upon backup I immediately got "Error Code = 1". ![]() This seems to be one of the most popular and reliable programs after researching. Macrium Reflect (Pro) - I really wanted to use this one. It runs system-draining processes constantly and supposedly always requires reactivation.Ħ. Shadow Protect has been touted by some as the best professional software, but it seems a little too complex and made for server management situations. AOMEI Backupper, while apparently robust, is too new and unreliable. ![]() NovaBackup doesn't have too much written about it in forums, but does have some decent "professional" reviews (which may be biased).Ĥ. EaseUS Todo Backup - a few people have had restore issues and the consensus of the program features and operation isn't overly flattering.ģ. Acronis TrueImage is bloated, buggy as heck and unreliable based on several testimonies (however, just as many other people swear by it).Ģ. Reading many forums and reviews, I found that:ġ. How often should I replace the full backup? What are the benefits of replacing a full as opposed to going long lengths of time just with incrementals? If I want to go the imaging route, I would do an initial full backup of my data disk and then incrementals at the end of any day I add files. Even with just doing incrementals, will imaging take a much longer time than merely syncing? It may be worth the lost time of an initial file/folder-level full-disk backup instead of imaging to save time in the future when doing everyday backup syncing and I even know the specific folders I need to backup. Is this true? But then I want to update that archive/backup anytime I add files (usually videos, so several GBs per day). ![]() ![]() Both are formatted exFAT.įor a large number of data files totaling around 700GB, I read somewhere that it will be more efficient to use disk imaging rather than merely a file/folder backup (just a copy w/ compression). I have an external HDD with data files that I want to back up to another external HDD. After days of research, this is what I think I know about it and what I need from a program:įor Windows system backup I know I should use disk imaging, but I am much more concerned with backing up my data. Any help is appreciated.īefore looking into backup software, I knew nothing about it. I know this type of thing has been addressed before, but there's some specific concerns that I haven't quite been able to find answers for. Mostly to backup data files: videos, docs, etc., but also backup the Windows system too. Hi! New to Wilders and to backing up! I'm looking for a reliable backup solution. ![]()
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