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Graham,
I use Acronis and it's certainly one of the most widely used. Several
technical support newsletters that I receive recommend it highly.
Acronis will do imaging, cloning and general backups. There is an
Acronis support forum at:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=64
I've found the site very helpful. You can find a lot of information
on competing products there, as well.
In my research, prior to going with Acronis, I found some interesting
threads on Wilders for the products at:
http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/
Their packages looked interesting but I opted for Acronis based on
it's large user base and my total lack of experience with imaging and
cloning software.
Wayne
--- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Lester Vanhoff" <ebsn247lsm@xxx> wrote:
>
> Any disk image backup software can do the backup of the whole hard
drive or individual partitions. You can have the backup image stored
on the same hard drive in a secure partition (inaccessible by Windows
or any other OS) or on an external hard drive (the safest option).
>
> Acronis True Image was considred the best disk image application a
few months back, when I was shopping around for it. It was said to be
better than Norton Ghost, the closest competitor, but of course these
things change all the time:
>
> http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/
>
> Lester
>
>
> --- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Graham <kavemanperth@> wrote:
> >
> > Can someone advise on how to do this system partition backup?
> >
> >
> > --
> > Cheers
> > Graham
> > AB-Write >< Professional AFL Writing Service
> > Yes, I write AFL code to your requirements
> > http://www.aflwriting.com
> >
> > On 06/02/07, Tomasz Janeczko <groups@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > 1. I am not speaking about what number of users actually use
this feature,
> > > but about standard that is set by MS (not me).
> > > 2. It is not backing up AB files. It is for backing up system
partition.
> > > You should backup system partition regardless of what software
> > > you use - hard disks fail and it is really good idea to have backup.
> > >
> > > As for "config" - we don't talk about config settings. These are
stored in
> > > broker.prefs.
> > > In the registry there is only UI-customization (location of
toolbars and
> > > themes) stored. This is non-issue anyway,
> > > but if you are really worried you can export
> > > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Broker registry key (using RegEdit).
> > >
> > > Best regards,
> > > Tomasz Janeczko
> > > amibroker.com
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > *From:* Michael.S.G. <OzFalconAB@>
> > > *To:* amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > *Sent:* Tuesday, February 06, 2007 12:05 AM
> > > *Subject:* Re: [amibroker] restore my toolbars after upgrade
> > >
> > > Hi Tomasz,
> > > I disagree on both those points.
> > >
> > > UI-customization per WINDOWS user: I'd be surprised if more than
a handful
> > > of your entire userbase uses this functionality.
> > >
> > > Disk image backup: Seems a little overkill to backup (say) 5k of
config
> > > files.
> > > And becomes more of an issue the larger systems/hards disks get.
(And they
> > > are not getting any smaller).
> > >
> > > I backup critical files once per month OR after any major changes.
> > > I only backup user data files, And they all fit nicely on one
CD. (I'll
> > > move to DVD when data is too large for CD)
> > > If I had to make disk images every time I did a
backup...............Thats
> > > a problem in itself.
> > > ie. Just how many backups can you archive? Not many. Maybe
three or
> > > four to a dedicated External HD.
> > > Or
> > > "Oh I just muffed my AB Config settings, I'd better restore
MY ENTIRE
> > > HD IMAGE" (This is seriously stupid).
> > >
> > > ATB
> > > Michael.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Tomasz Janeczko wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > UI-customization according to Microsoft should be per WINDOWS
user, this
> > > is the reason, why UI-config data
> > > are stored in HKEY_CURRENT_USER. This is just Windows Standard.
> > >
> > > As for your reasons - all othe them can be addressed by simple
tool ->
> > > disk image backup program.
> > >
> > > Best regards,
> > > Tomasz Janeczko
> > > amibroker.com
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > *From:* Michael.S.G. <OzFalconAB@>
> > > *To:* amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > *Sent:* Monday, February 05, 2007 10:48 PM
> > > *Subject:* Re: [amibroker] restore my toolbars after upgrade
> > >
> > > Tomasz,
> > > Can we please start moving away from storing data in the
registry. It
> > > is an abomination of all things!
> > > I realy can't see why config settings can't be stored in "Config
Files".
> > > It is the standard way to store settings.
> > >
> > > Some reasons why using .cfg files would be better.......
> > >
> > > *Backup*: You can backup config files.
> > > *Corruption*: Registry files often get corrupted. (Often if this
happens a
> > > windows reinstall is required - Either way you loose those settings)
> > > *Multiple use*: If config files are kept in a per install basis,
Then
> > > multiple installs can each have their OWN config settings.
> > > *Restore*: If you find you have muffed your settings, you can
restore your
> > > configs with greater ease.
> > > *Downgrade*: If you wish to downgrade (ie from Beta version that
changes
> > > config settings) back to a Final release version.
> > > *Crash/Replace Hardware*: You want to be able to just restore
your AB
> > > directory and know everything is how it was.
> > > *Peace of mind*: As above. When ALL settings are in config files
- You
> > > know when you backup, You have EVERYTHING!
> > >
> > > Im sure there are other reasons. But of the top of my head those
Seven are
> > > pretty good reasons in themselves.
> > >
> > > Kind Regards
> > > Michael.
> > >
> > >
> > > Tomasz Janeczko wrote:
> > >
> > > Toolbars are stored in registry. However due to changes
> > > (for example Portfolio Manager button removed ) - you can not
have them
> > > "exactly"
> > > the same.
> > >
> > > Best regards,
> > > Tomasz Janeczko
> > > amibroker.com
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Yuki Taga" <yukitaga@ <yukitaga%40tkh.att.ne.jp>>
> > > To: <amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <amibroker%40yahoogroups.com>>
> > > Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 10:04 AM
> > > Subject: [amibroker] restore my toolbars after upgrade
> > >
> > > > What file do I need to restore from my backups to put my main
> > > > toolbars *exactly* as they were before the upgrade, or is this
> > > > impossible?
> > > >
> > > > Yuki
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Please note that this group is for discussion between users only.
> > > >
> > > > To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail directly to
> > > > SUPPORT {at} amibroker.com
> > > >
> > > > For NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENTS and other news always check DEVLOG:
> > > > http://www.amibroker.com/devlog/
> > > >
> > > > For other support material please check also:
> > > > http://www.amibroker.com/support.html
> > > >
> > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > __.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
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