Making a DVD Backup Image?

Zascar

Hi,

I've just bought a new computer and want to make a backup image so that if I need to reinstall I can just reimage instead of having to reinstall all the programs again. Can anyone tell me what is the best way to do this, or what programs are recommended. I hear Norton Ghost is good, are there any better alternatives? I'd appreciate any advise anyone can give me.

Thanks in Advance,
Zascar

Gilgamesh

would stick to Norton Ghost tbh, you will have fun with it

Zascar

fun? the good type or the type that requires lots of time and effort?

jayneemac

IMO Acronis True Image is far superior to Norton Ghost.

Features:

Create the online disk backup image
Restore the entire system and/or individual files and folders
Create and restore online disk backup images in Windows without reboot
Schedule automated backups
Create incremental disk backup images
Built-in disk image verification tool
Clone and upgrade disk drives
View backup logs
Automated, wizard-driven operations


http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/

zuma

jayneemac wrote:

IMO Acronis True Image is far superior to Norton Ghost.

Features:

Create the online disk backup image
Restore the entire system and/or individual files and folders
Create and restore online disk backup images in Windows without reboot
Schedule automated backups
Create incremental disk backup images
Built-in disk image verification tool
Clone and upgrade disk drives
View backup logs
Automated, wizard-driven operations


http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/

Another vote here for Acronis True Image 8.0

Nativately supports all HDD interfaces(PCI-IDE card/Firewire/USB) I throw at it!!!

Zascar

Cool thanks guys I'll give it a try.