Backup Programm like Norton Ghost
Richard Huber
does anyone know a Freeware-Backup-program like
Norton Ghost?
cu
richard
Frank Steinmetz
<rush...@yahoo.de> wrote:
>Hi Newsgroup,
>
>does anyone know a Freeware-Backup-program like
>Norton Ghost?
Maybe not exactly what you are looking for (because it's not
freeware) but there have been copies of Acronis TrueImage on several
CDs in different computer magazines in 2004 (c't, PC Welt, ...).
HTH
-frank
Karen
"Richard Huber" <rush...@yahoo.de> wrote in message
news:3501i9F...@individual.net...
> Hi Newsgroup,
>
> does anyone know a Freeware-Backup-program like
> Norton Ghost?
I've also been looking for something like Norton Ghost. I priced it today
at CompUSA and it's $99.00. That included Disk Partition which we are not
interested in. I'll keep looking....
Karen........
jmatt
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Clone
http://www.sover.net/~wysiwygx/WinUtils1.html
ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/diskutl/clone.zip
It is designed to copy every file (no matter what!) from one
directory to another. The source and destination can be either a
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real mode and is small enough to fit on the "network boot diskette".
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DrvImagerXP
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Back-Up-and-Recovery/DrvImagerXP.shtml
DrvImagerXP creates and restores drive images of FAT32 and NTFS
partitions for the Windows2000/XP operating systems.
It makes backups of your partitions, but does not copy file-by-file,
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dg1261
"Richard Huber" <rush...@yahoo.de> wrote:
> does anyone know a Freeware-Backup-program like
> Norton Ghost?
How about Savepart (http://www.partition-saving.com/)?
Some of the terminology takes a bit of getting used to (e.g., partitions =
"elements"), but i gave it a quick test recently on a NTFS XP-SP2 partition
and it worked fine. It works from DOS, not from within Windows, but I don't
think you'll find anything freeware that works from Windows. Besides,
imaging from DOS is far safer than working from within Windows. Trying to
image a Windows partition while you're booted into it is a bit like changing
a flat tire while you're still driving down the road. All the Windows-based
imagers have to add a whole lot of overhead just to do what is a
(relatively) simple task from DOS.
Karen
"dg1261" <dg1261...@cs.com> wrote in message
news:AxXGd.11512$wZ2....@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com...
Not everyone knows DOS. DOS is meaningless to those of us who started with
W95 or 98.
Karen....
badgolferman
You don't have to know DOS to use a DOS-based cloning program. Most of them
do have a GUI for you to use. The point of the DOS-based cloners is you can
restore when your Windows OS has crapped out and you can't even boot. These
cloners have their own operating system that lets you restore the image you
have created. I agree that Windows-based imaging programs are only good for
backing up. Even they have a DOS environment for restoring, don't they?
Mike Andrade
> Not everyone knows DOS. DOS is meaningless to those of us who
> started with W95 or 98.
>
That is truly sad. What do you think /runs/ Windows 95 and 98?
--
Mike
Poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese.
- G.K. Chesterton
badgolferman
> On Mon, 17 Jan 2005 22:20:57 -0500, "badgolferman"
> <REMOVETHISb...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>> Not everyone knows DOS. DOS is meaningless to those of us who
>>> started with W95 or 98.
>>>
>>> Karen....
>>
>> You don't have to know DOS to use a DOS-based cloning program. Most
>> of them do have a GUI for you to use. The point of the DOS-based
>> cloners is you can restore when your Windows OS has crapped out and
>> you can't even boot. These cloners have their own operating system
>> that lets you restore the image you have created. I agree that
>> Windows-based imaging programs are only good for backing up. Even
>> they have a DOS environment for restoring, don't they?
>>
>
>
> regards
>
> Dud
Linux??? What's that....?!?!?!
Karen
"Mike Andrade" <m...@box.invalid> wrote in message
news:Xns95E1E56B07E...@216.77.188.18...
> "Karen" <P@P> wrote in news:B_mdnc70aq9...@heartoftn.net:
>
> > Not everyone knows DOS. DOS is meaningless to those of us who
> > started with W95 or 98.
> >
> That is truly sad. What do you think /runs/ Windows 95 and 98?
We know that, but we used the Windows part, not the DOS screen. Where would
we learn DOS? Now it's WXP which is a whole different system as I
understand it.
Karen....
Karen
"Duddits" <Dud...@Dreamcatcher.com> wrote in message
news:2b4pu0lsgahnjm9bl...@4ax.com...
>
> Acronis TrueImage uses Linux to while restoring.
Linux?
Karen....
Karen
"badgolferman" <REMOVETHISb...@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:353dkgF...@individual.net...
A DOS based environment for W-XP?
Karen....
Karen
"jmatt" <jm...@webace.com-dot-au.no-spam.invalid> wrote in message
news:u1105...@aknode.invalid...
Thanks.... gonna check them out! :-)
Karen........
badgolferman
DOS before XP. The computer boots up with floppy disks or CD that is
preloaded with a version of DOS. Windows is never used during the
restore function. The computer does not boot into Windows.
Mike Andrade
>
> "Mike Andrade" <m...@box.invalid> wrote in message
> news:Xns95E1E56B07E...@216.77.188.18...
>> "Karen" <P@P> wrote in news:B_mdnc70aq9...@heartoftn.net:
>>
>> > Not everyone knows DOS. DOS is meaningless to those of us who
>> > started with W95 or 98.
>> >
>> That is truly sad. What do you think /runs/ Windows 95 and 98?
> =============================
> We know that, but we used the Windows part, not the DOS screen.
> Where would we learn DOS?
Forget it.
--
Mike
The wise man learns more from his enemies than a fool does from his
friends. - Chinese Proverb
Karen
"jmatt" <jm...@webace.com-dot-au.no-spam.invalid> wrote in message
news:u1105...@aknode.invalid...
>
> Clone maxx
GERMAN (?)
> PC INSPECTOR≥ >
> ================================
>
> DrvClonerXP
> http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?12500000037740 <--NOTHING TO DOWNLOAD.
TAKES YOU TO ADSERVER.
> DrvClonerXP clones NTFS and FAT32 drive partitions, >
> X-Clone
> http://www.activedwg.com/Download_Links.htm <--- NOT FOR WXP.
> http://www.simtel.net/product.php?url_fb_product_page=33313 <---NOTHING
THERE TO BACKUP SYSTEM FILES.
> http://www.sover.net/~wysiwygx/WinUtils5.html <-- NOTHING THAT BACKS UP
SYSTEM FILES WXP
> ===================================
> ImageCast
> http://www.sover.net/~wysiwygx/WinUtils3.html <--NOTHING TO DO IT EITHER-
looks like older programs up to 2000. Doesn't back up system files like
Ghost. Clones to new HD.
> ======================================
>
> Clone
> http://www.sover.net/~wysiwygx/WinUtils1.html <--- COULD NOT LOCATE IT
THERE (for XP).
> ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/diskutl/clone.zip
> ================================
>
> DrvImagerXP
> http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Back-Up-and-Recovery/DrvImagerXP.shtml
<--DOES PARTITIONS. What is a partition? My HP came with a C: and a D:
Recovery drive. Which is saved? Not much info there for the product that's
helpful to someone new to this. Does it do a "system" files restore like
Norton Ghost in the case of a crash so you don't have to spend hours getting
everything back to normal? It doesn't say....
Karen.........
Helen
"Karen" <P@P> wrote in message news:lMSdnfpwpd5...@heartoftn.net...
Here's some DOS info for you.... the last one is video prof....others are info on
line.
http://www.animatedsoftware.com/faqs/learndos.htm
http://www.kids-online.net/learn/dos.html
http://www.pcin.net/help/articles/doslinks.php
http://www.bay-mall.net/stores/videoprof/DOS.html
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~ak621/DOS/Images/Contents.gif
http://www.individualsoftware.com/new/consumer/details/dos_details.htm
HTH
Helen
Chrissy Cruiser
> Karen,
> Here's some DOS info for you.... the last one is video prof....others are info on
> line.
> http://www.animatedsoftware.com/faqs/learndos.htm
> http://www.kids-online.net/learn/dos.html
> http://www.pcin.net/help/articles/doslinks.php
> http://www.bay-mall.net/stores/videoprof/DOS.html
> http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~ak621/DOS/Images/Contents.gif
>
> http://www.individualsoftware.com/new/consumer/details/dos_details.htm
>
> HTH
> Helen
Very nice, Helen. The boy (Andrade the KMeleon tweeb) were treating her
rudely.
Maris V. Lidaka Sr.
GUI's are available for it as freeware as well. Much more secure than
Windows.
Maris
Karen
"Helen" <ab...@roman.gov> wrote in message
news:aEgHd.68109$zy6....@bignews5.bellsouth.net...
Thanks a lot Helen! :o)
Karen......
jmatt
view this post & others here .
http://www.sixfiles.com/forum/download-backup-programm-like-norton-ghost-11665.html?postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15
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http://www.pcinspector.de/clone-maxx/uk/welcome.htm <--THIS ONE IS
IN
GERMAN (?)
Up the top left hand side , select English .
Click on Download , click on Accept & choose clone maxx
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DrvClonerXP
http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?12500000037740 <--NOTHING TO
DOWNLOAD.
TAKES YOU TO ADSERVER.
Up the top it says please wait , eventually the ads go & you get
the choice of saving the program .
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Here is some reading re Norton Ghost , being new , your head will be
spinning for a while , remember to use Google often . Example , put
the word > partioning < in and read up .
Tools.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~bluez/datatalk/tools1.htm
http://www.symantec.com/sabu/ghost/ghost_personal/features.html
http://ghost.radified.com/ghost_1.htm
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You may be better off using something that backs up to CDR or CDRW ,
I personally use a 2nd hard drive .
http://www.woundedmoon.org/win32/mobv21.html
http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptreplicator.asp
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Keep in mind , XP has System Restore .
Use System Restore for Problems > XP Home
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/using/howto/gethelp/systemrestore.asp
Taking Advantage of Windows XP's System Restore
http://www.informit.com/articles/article.asp?p=101189
http://www.informit.com/articles/article.asp?p=101189&seqNum=2
http://www.informit.com/articles/article.asp?p=101189&seqNum=3
http://www.informit.com/articles/article.asp?p=101189&seqNum=4
http://www.informit.com/articles/article.asp?p=101189&seqNum=5
http://www.informit.com/articles/article.asp?p=101189&seqNum=6
Try going back to a good Restore point
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306084
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/itpro/managing/restore.asp
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q306084
http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6268-1040596.html
http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6268-1040596-2.html
http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6268-1040596-3.html
System Restore (It could save your ass!) ;)
http://tweak.us/xp4.html
jmatt
Example , put the word > partioning < in and read up .
Should be > partitioning
badgolferman
> A UNIX-based OS, available as both freeware and pre-packaged and sold.
> GUI's are available for it as freeware as well. Much more secure than
> Windows.
>
Yes, I know. I was being facetious. I have a daily battle of wits with
co-workers who use Linux for real-time operations. My point was how so few
consumers use it and how few applications are available for it. At least it
is more popular than Macintosh.
Peter Wilkins
<REMOVETHISb...@gmail.com> wrote :
Macintosh? What's that?
I thought it was something you wore in the rain.....
--
Regards,
Peter Wilkins
badgolferman
No. Macintosh is some sort of apple. I'm told it tastes like chicken....
Richard Steven Hack
wrote:
>Acronis TrueImage uses Linux to while restoring.
However, NOT freeware - $50.
Partimage OTOH IS freeware. Probably available on most distros. One
caveat with it, however, it can only backup NTFS partitions if the
file system is not fragmented or compressed.
--
Richard Steven Hack
"Whatever does not kill me makes me stronger" -
and YOU have not killed me!
sz...@abuse.co.uk
NTFS safely, even if it's fragmented or compressed.