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Re: OT Why back-up? (Computer)
Posted by Dean [Email] (more from Dean) on Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:53:33
In Reply to: OT Why back-up? (Computer), -993-, Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:19:03
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Why should be obvious.
How requires a second drive. A backup on the same disk provides no protection from drive failure.
You need SW that will create a drive image. Some will also allow the drive image to be mounted and explored to go after a particular file. Some external drives come with such SW included. Some of these contain 2.5" drives which can be powered thru a USB connection, so there are no external power transformer and cables. We currently use Apricorn Aegis for its SW and ease of use/transportability. The USB self stores and it comes with a 'scuba' type jacket for protection.
If a drive fails, boot the CD-ROM, plug in the USB drive, and use the software to transfer onto a new drive, remove the CD and boot and you are back to when the drive image was created. Alternatively, you can re-install the OS, patch it back to current, reinstall SW apps... locating licence codes if you can.
Posts in this Thread:
- OT Why back-up? (Computer), -993-, Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:19:03
- Re: OT Why back-up? (Computer), oldsaab, Thu, 30 Nov 2006 07:19:59
- Similar thread two weeks ago, Geoff, Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:18:01
- Re: OT Why back-up? (Computer), Dean, Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:53:33 <-- Viewing This Message
- If you have no important info, don't bother n/m, Chaz, Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:04:37
- I added another HD, JimN, Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:46:41
- Don't do it..., Scott Paterson
, Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:48:44 - Your HD will most likely die if you don't, turrbo
, Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:24:18 - All things die, Ari
, Wed, 29 Nov 2006 05:45:15 - Because bad things happen to good computers, Noel, Wed, 29 Nov 2006 05:11:18
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