Re: Backup ASR

[butch]

"Ed Anglin" > wrote in message
...
> What is the recommended alternative to the following
> Backup problem?
>
> The XP Backup Utility does not appear capable of CD
> output. The produced backup files must be copied to CD's
> via a CD utility. This two step process leaves much to be
> desired.
>
> Then the steps become stymied when the CD burner (I'm
> using the Dell-supplied Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 Basic)
> cannot span multiple CD's, which is needed when the
> recommended 'Backup Utility for Windows' ASR option
> produces a file too large to be stored on a single CD.
>
> (ASR option creates an Automated System Recovery set)
>
> Any recommendations for a low-cost and more automatic
> solution or fix?
> I would use Back Up Plus or Nero.... They are Great
backup tools.... This may solve your problem...If not keep reading the
post!.....Hope i've helped.

[butch]

"Ed Anglin" > wrote in message
...
> What is the recommended alternative to the following
> Backup problem?
>
> The XP Backup Utility does not appear capable of CD
> output. The produced backup files must be copied to CD's
> via a CD utility. This two step process leaves much to be
> desired.
>
> Then the steps become stymied when the CD burner (I'm
> using the Dell-supplied Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 Basic)
> cannot span multiple CD's, which is needed when the
> recommended 'Backup Utility for Windows' ASR option
> produces a file too large to be stored on a single CD.
>
> (ASR option creates an Automated System Recovery set)
>
> Any recommendations for a low-cost and more automatic
> solution or fix?
> I would use Back Up Plus or Nero.... They are Great
backup tools.... This may solve your problem...If not keep reading the
post!.....Hope i've helped.

[Harry Ohrn]

I prefer Norton Ghost 2003 from www.symantec.com However Image from
http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/image.html is a less expensive alternative
to doing a full system backup that spans multiple CD-R or CD-R/W and if you
use the TBIView add-on you can extract individual files from an archive
http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/utilities.html

--

Harry Ohrn - MS MVP (Windows Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/
www.webtree.ca/newlife/


"Ed Anglin" > wrote in message
...
> What is the recommended alternative to the following
> Backup problem?
>
> The XP Backup Utility does not appear capable of CD
> output. The produced backup files must be copied to CD's
> via a CD utility. This two step process leaves much to be
> desired.
>
> Then the steps become stymied when the CD burner (I'm
> using the Dell-supplied Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 Basic)
> cannot span multiple CD's, which is needed when the
> recommended 'Backup Utility for Windows' ASR option
> produces a file too large to be stored on a single CD.
>
> (ASR option creates an Automated System Recovery set)
>
> Any recommendations for a low-cost and more automatic
> solution or fix?
>

[Harry Ohrn]

I prefer Norton Ghost 2003 from www.symantec.com However Image from
http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/image.html is a less expensive alternative
to doing a full system backup that spans multiple CD-R or CD-R/W and if you
use the TBIView add-on you can extract individual files from an archive
http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/utilities.html

--

Harry Ohrn - MS MVP (Windows Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/
www.webtree.ca/newlife/


"Ed Anglin" > wrote in message
...
> What is the recommended alternative to the following
> Backup problem?
>
> The XP Backup Utility does not appear capable of CD
> output. The produced backup files must be copied to CD's
> via a CD utility. This two step process leaves much to be
> desired.
>
> Then the steps become stymied when the CD burner (I'm
> using the Dell-supplied Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 Basic)
> cannot span multiple CD's, which is needed when the
> recommended 'Backup Utility for Windows' ASR option
> produces a file too large to be stored on a single CD.
>
> (ASR option creates an Automated System Recovery set)
>
> Any recommendations for a low-cost and more automatic
> solution or fix?
>