How2 image Vista Premium?

Apparently Premium does not support full system backup to make an image.
When I boot into Vista I get warned with "Hard disk failure is imminent.
Please backup ..." So while I can still boot into a useable system I want to
image the whole machine currently 152Gb. Any recommendations for free
software that will be reliable and second choice I would make a purchase of
Acronis which I have a license on XP that I could probably upgrade to run on
my Vista machine?

"Crash and Burn" <> wrote:

>Apparently Premium does not support full system backup to make an image.
>When I boot into Vista I get warned with "Hard disk failure is imminent.
>Please backup ..." So while I can still boot into a useable system I want to
>image the whole machine currently 152Gb. Any recommendations for free
>software that will be reliable and second choice I would make a purchase of
>Acronis which I have a license on XP that I could probably upgrade to run on
>my Vista machine?

What the heck do you mean by "second choice I would make a purchase of
Acronis which I have a license on XP that I could probably upgrade to
run on my Vista machine ?"?

It makes absolutely NO sense.

Walt Thatcher <> wrote:
>
>> Apparently Premium does not support full system backup to make an image.
>> When I boot into Vista I get warned with "Hard disk failure is imminent.
>> Please backup ..." So while I can still boot into a useable system I
>> want to image the whole machine currently 152Gb. Any recommendations
>> for free software that will be reliable and second choice I would
>> make a purchase of Acronis which I have a license on XP that I could
>> probably upgrade to run on my Vista machine?
>
> What the heck do you mean by "second choice I would make a purchase of
> Acronis which I have a license on XP that I could probably upgrade to
> run on my Vista machine ?"?
>
> It makes absolutely NO sense.

Well, actually it could do. Only later versions of True Image are fully
compatible with Vista. (v10 > for the Home version, IIRC).

ss.

Crash and Burn;909235 Wrote:
> Apparently Premium does not support full system backup to make an image
> When I boot into Vista I get warned with "Hard disk failure i
> imminent
> Please backup ..." So while I can still boot into a useable system
> want t
> image the whole machine currently 152Gb. Any recommendations for fre
> software that will be reliable and second choice I would make
> purchase o
> Acronis which I have a license on XP that I could probably upgrade t
> run o
> my Vista machine

Hi Crash and Burn

I'd recommend Paragon Drive Backup Express 9.0 (Free). You ca
download it here: 'Free Drive Backup Express - disk backu
software' (http://www.paragon-software.com/home/db-express/)

The paid versions of this program support Adaptive Restore (restorin
to different hardware)

Hope this helps

--
Blackstickman

I wouldn't be looking at 'free' imaging software because they nearly all
have reduced features. If you want a reliable drive image application go
with Acronis True Image 2009.

--

--
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Windows XP Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

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"Crash and Burn" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Apparently Premium does not support full system backup to make an image.
> When I boot into Vista I get warned with "Hard disk failure is imminent.
> Please backup ..." So while I can still boot into a useable system I want
> to image the whole machine currently 152Gb. Any recommendations for free
> software that will be reliable and second choice I would make a purchase
> of Acronis which I have a license on XP that I could probably upgrade to
> run on my Vista machine?

Yes it did help when people actually try to answer a question. Especially
when somebody makes it clear they have a real serious dilemma. Thanks again,
I'll be heading over there in a few moments...

"Blackstickman" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> Crash and Burn;909235 Wrote:
>> Apparently Premium does not support full system backup to make an image.
>> When I boot into Vista I get warned with "Hard disk failure is
>> imminent.
>> Please backup ..." So while I can still boot into a useable system I
>> want to
>> image the whole machine currently 152Gb. Any recommendations for free
>> software that will be reliable and second choice I would make a
>> purchase of
>> Acronis which I have a license on XP that I could probably upgrade to
>> run on
>> my Vista machine?
>
> Hi Crash and Burn,
>
> I'd recommend Paragon Drive Backup Express 9.0 (Free). You can
> download it here: 'Free Drive Backup Express - disk backup
> software' (http://www.paragon-software.com/home/db-express/).
>
> The paid versions of this program support Adaptive Restore (restoring
> to different hardware).
>
> Hope this helps.
>
>
> --
> Blackstickman

Yes it did help when people actually try to answer a question instead of
attack the premise. Especially
when somebody makes it clear they have a real serious dilemma and have no
time nor care for petty bullsh!t.

Thanks again then; Paragon's freemium business model is exactly what I was
hoping to discover and evaluate on referral. After then reading reviews and
using my specific circumstances I learned I can upgrade an old release of
Acronis TrueImage for $29.95 so I bought up. This time.



"Blackstickman" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> Crash and Burn;909235 Wrote:
>> Apparently Premium does not support full system backup to make an image.
>> When I boot into Vista I get warned with "Hard disk failure is
>> imminent.
>> Please backup ..." So while I can still boot into a useable system I
>> want to
>> image the whole machine currently 152Gb. Any recommendations for free
>> software that will be reliable and second choice I would make a
>> purchase of
>> Acronis which I have a license on XP that I could probably upgrade to
>> run on
>> my Vista machine?
>
> Hi Crash and Burn,
>
> I'd recommend Paragon Drive Backup Express 9.0 (Free). You can
> download it here: 'Free Drive Backup Express - disk backup
> software' (http://www.paragon-software.com/home/db-express/).
>
> The paid versions of this program support Adaptive Restore (restoring
> to different hardware).
>
> Hope this helps.
>
>
> --
> Blackstickman

Your point has merit --however-- like many ISVs the freemium business model
is exactly how Acronis started in business and has really been working out
well once people started understanding the what has been called the "long
tail" in marketing and selling consumer products.

Acronis had my old serial number and I was able to buy up to Home 2009 for
only $29.95 providing at least the bare bones essentials:

* full stand-alone executable when purchasing an upgrade
* full system image of failing hard disk with sufficient business logic
identifying compromised bits and bytes which are not included in the image.
* hard disk vendor agnostic providing full system restore to any other type
or size of hard disk.



"John Barnett MVP" <> wrote in message
news:...
>I wouldn't be looking at 'free' imaging software because they nearly all
>have reduced features. If you want a reliable drive image application go
>with Acronis True Image 2009.
>
> --
>
> --
> John Barnett MVP
> Windows XP Associate Expert
> Windows Desktop Experience
>
> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
> Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com
>
> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
> kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
> reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable
> for
> any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of
> the
> use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
> mail/post..
>
>
> "Crash and Burn" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Apparently Premium does not support full system backup to make an image.
>> When I boot into Vista I get warned with "Hard disk failure is imminent.
>> Please backup ..." So while I can still boot into a useable system I want
>> to image the whole machine currently 152Gb. Any recommendations for free
>> software that will be reliable and second choice I would make a purchase
>> of Acronis which I have a license on XP that I could probably upgrade to
>> run on my Vista machine?
>

Paragon have asked me repeatedly (I have reviewed their software many times
before on my website) to 'plug' the free version Paragon Drive Copy Express.
I've used their full version software and have found it extremely useful,
but I always end up going back to Acronis.

I can't comment on Paragon Drive Copy Express because I have never used it.
I am aware, however, that it is the 'basics' no more, no less - after all,
what do people expect for free. For the average user it does well enough as
a backup in case of emergency, but for those of use who rely heavily upon
their machines something more substantial, such as Acronis is needed.

--

--
John Barnett MVP
Windows XP Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com

The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
mail/post..


"Crash and Burn" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Your point has merit --however-- like many ISVs the freemium business
> model is exactly how Acronis started in business and has really been
> working out well once people started understanding the what has been
> called the "long tail" in marketing and selling consumer products.
>
> Acronis had my old serial number and I was able to buy up to Home 2009 for
> only $29.95 providing at least the bare bones essentials:
>
> * full stand-alone executable when purchasing an upgrade
> * full system image of failing hard disk with sufficient business logic
> identifying compromised bits and bytes which are not included in the
> image.
> * hard disk vendor agnostic providing full system restore to any other
> type or size of hard disk.
>
>
>
> "John Barnett MVP" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>>I wouldn't be looking at 'free' imaging software because they nearly all
>>have reduced features. If you want a reliable drive image application go
>>with Acronis True Image 2009.
>>
>> --
>>
>> --
>> John Barnett MVP
>> Windows XP Associate Expert
>> Windows Desktop Experience
>>
>> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
>> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
>> Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com
>>
>> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
>> kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
>> reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable
>> for
>> any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of
>> the
>> use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
>> mail/post..
>>
>>
>> "Crash and Burn" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>> Apparently Premium does not support full system backup to make an image.
>>> When I boot into Vista I get warned with "Hard disk failure is imminent.
>>> Please backup ..." So while I can still boot into a useable system I
>>> want to image the whole machine currently 152Gb. Any recommendations for
>>> free software that will be reliable and second choice I would make a
>>> purchase of Acronis which I have a license on XP that I could probably
>>> upgrade to run on my Vista machine?
>>
>

I thought I had the "basics" fairly well elucidated but others may be
seeking more and then I too would likely buy into Acronis as I have :-). Now
when the image is finally done I hope it will save my @ss from the corrupt
way the OEM scum like HP and others try to rip people off by preventing them
from reusing the OS they bought and paid for.

Right now for example I have made a "recovery" disk but I'm failry certian
the p.o.s. will not install Vista on a new hard drive that was not purchased
from HP as their chat staff told me they provide a utility to ensure the
recover will install to a new drive "their drive" and get this: the @ssholes
are charging $640 for a 500Gb replacement disk. I kid you not this racket
needs to be exposed and I do not appreciate the way Microsoft looks the
other way.


"John Barnett MVP" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Paragon have asked me repeatedly (I have reviewed their software many
> times before on my website) to 'plug' the free version Paragon Drive Copy
> Express. I've used their full version software and have found it extremely
> useful, but I always end up going back to Acronis.
>
> I can't comment on Paragon Drive Copy Express because I have never used
> it. I am aware, however, that it is the 'basics' no more, no less - after
> all, what do people expect for free. For the average user it does well
> enough as a backup in case of emergency, but for those of use who rely
> heavily upon their machines something more substantial, such as Acronis is
> needed.
>
> --
>
> --
> John Barnett MVP
> Windows XP Associate Expert
> Windows Desktop Experience
>
> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
> Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com
>
> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
> kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
> reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable
> for
> any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of
> the
> use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
> mail/post..
>
>
> "Crash and Burn" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Your point has merit --however-- like many ISVs the freemium business
>> model is exactly how Acronis started in business and has really been
>> working out well once people started understanding the what has been
>> called the "long tail" in marketing and selling consumer products.
>>
>> Acronis had my old serial number and I was able to buy up to Home 2009
>> for only $29.95 providing at least the bare bones essentials:
>>
>> * full stand-alone executable when purchasing an upgrade
>> * full system image of failing hard disk with sufficient business logic
>> identifying compromised bits and bytes which are not included in the
>> image.
>> * hard disk vendor agnostic providing full system restore to any other
>> type or size of hard disk.
>>
>>
>>
>> "John Barnett MVP" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>>I wouldn't be looking at 'free' imaging software because they nearly all
>>>have reduced features. If you want a reliable drive image application go
>>>with Acronis True Image 2009.
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> --
>>> John Barnett MVP
>>> Windows XP Associate Expert
>>> Windows Desktop Experience
>>>
>>> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
>>> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
>>> Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com
>>>
>>> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of
>>> any
>>> kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
>>> reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable
>>> for
>>> any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of
>>> the
>>> use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
>>> mail/post..
>>>
>>>
>>> "Crash and Burn" <> wrote in message
>>> news:...
>>>> Apparently Premium does not support full system backup to make an
>>>> image. When I boot into Vista I get warned with "Hard disk failure is
>>>> imminent. Please backup ..." So while I can still boot into a useable
>>>> system I want to image the whole machine currently 152Gb. Any
>>>> recommendations for free software that will be reliable and second
>>>> choice I would make a purchase of Acronis which I have a license on XP
>>>> that I could probably upgrade to run on my Vista machine?
>>>
>>