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(OT for some:) backup scheme that restores without user input?
(Achtung: cross-posted. So that I'm not accused of doing it underhand.)
All you backup enthusiasts: I'm looking for a backup mechanism which backs up the C: partition of a Windows XP system to an external (USB-connected) drive, which also offers to make a bootable CD, which when inserted, restores the backed-up partition WITHOUT ANY USER INTERACTION - or, with only a few keystrokes which can be memorised _and don't change or depend on what's on the screen_. This is on behalf of my blind friends, who use XP with speech and Braille output - which doesn't work if they've screwed up the OS somehow. So what they need is a way of restoring to a working system that involves nothing more than putting in a CD and cycling the power. (They could leave the BIOS set to boot from CD first - yes they are aware of the potential malware aspects of doing that.) Other things that would be nice, but not important (except the first one): Free or cheap looks after the backup disc in a way that deletes the oldest backup when there's not enough space to do a new backup can be set to do a backup and then turn the computer off -- J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)Ar@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf If it's pretentious, then at least it's not the sort that wears a horned helmet and shrieks about trolls. - Stuart Maconie in Radio Times, 14-20 November 2009. |
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(OT for some:) backup scheme that restores without user input?
"J. P. Gilliver (John)" wrote in message ... (Achtung: cross-posted. So that I'm not accused of doing it underhand.) All you backup enthusiasts: I'm looking for a backup mechanism which backs up the C: partition of a Windows XP system to an external (USB-connected) drive, which also offers to make a bootable CD, which when inserted, restores the backed-up partition WITHOUT ANY USER INTERACTION - or, with only a few keystrokes which can be memorised _and don't change or depend on what's on the screen_. This is on behalf of my blind friends, who use XP with speech and Braille output - which doesn't work if they've screwed up the OS somehow. So what they need is a way of restoring to a working system that involves nothing more than putting in a CD and cycling the power. (They could leave the BIOS set to boot from CD first - yes they are aware of the potential malware aspects of doing that.) Other things that would be nice, but not important (except the first one): Free or cheap looks after the backup disc in a way that deletes the oldest backup when there's not enough space to do a new backup My first thought was space. A C drive image is often times larger then what would fit on a USB thumb drive. I am not up on what all is available on the market, so that opinion is seriously dated. can be set to do a backup and then turn the computer off I have a friend who is big into Linux. He reports to me that he owns a laptop that has a dead hard drive. He somehow has the ability to boot either from the CD or USB, not sure which direction, then load the other device. That's not a restore such as you are looking for, but it's close. Aside from the previously mentioned size limitation question I'm thinking there should be a solution like what you are looking for. Good luck finding this and please report back on what you discover. Also, remind folks that XP will no longer have update service after April of next year. -- J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)Ar@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf If it's pretentious, then at least it's not the sort that wears a horned helmet and shrieks about trolls. - Stuart Maconie in Radio Times, 14-20 November 2009. |
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(OT for some:) backup scheme that restores without user input?
On Sat, 06 Jul 2013 12:51:11 -0400, SixStringStu wrote:
My first thought was space. A C drive image is often times larger then what would fit on a USB thumb drive. I am not up on what all is available on the market, so that opinion is seriously dated. I think the OP meant that a bootable thumb drive would contain or invoke the rescue system: the data is there on the external drive. There is almost certainly a way of doing this with linux but whether it's available off the shelf or not I know not. (And I don't mean that the whole computer needs to run linux, just the thumb-drive.) |
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(OT for some:) backup scheme that restores without user input?
In message , SixStringStu
writes: "J. P. Gilliver (John)" wrote in message ... (Achtung: cross-posted. So that I'm not accused of doing it underhand.) All you backup enthusiasts: I'm looking for a backup mechanism which backs up the C: partition of a Windows XP system to an external (USB-connected) drive, which also offers to make a bootable CD, which when inserted, restores the backed-up partition WITHOUT ANY USER INTERACTION - or, with only a few keystrokes which can be memorised _and don't change or depend on what's on the screen_. This is on behalf of my blind friends, who use XP with speech and Braille output - which doesn't work if they've screwed up the OS somehow. So what they need is a way of restoring to a working system that involves nothing more than putting in a CD and cycling the power. (They could leave the BIOS set to boot from CD first - yes they are aware of the potential malware aspects of doing that.) Other things that would be nice, but not important (except the first one): Free or cheap looks after the backup disc in a way that deletes the oldest backup when there's not enough space to do a new backup My first thought was space. A C drive image is often times larger then what would fit on a USB thumb drive. I am not up on what all is available on the market, so that opinion is seriously dated. I/we weren't thinking of a USB thumb drive, but a USB spinning drive. You can get these at about 12 or 13 GB to the pound sterling for the ones in the 250 and 320 GB sizes. I wouldn't use a thumb (flash) drive for backup anyway, as I find they tend to die suddenly. can be set to do a backup and then turn the computer off I have a friend who is big into Linux. He reports to me that he owns a laptop that has a dead hard drive. He somehow has the ability to boot either from the CD or USB, not sure which direction, then load the other device. Almost certainly loading the USB. Even a USB drive isn't a good idea for use as main memory, but a CD-RW would wear out in no time (not to mention would be painfully slow). That's not a restore such as you are looking for, but it's close. Not very. That sounds like a system where you always want it to boot up to the same state, which is not really the same thing as a backup. Aside from the previously mentioned size limitation question I'm thinking there should be a solution like what you are looking for. Good luck finding this and please report back on what you discover. Will do. Also, remind folks that XP will no longer have update service after April of next year. Won't suddenly stop working though. [] -- J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)Ar@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf All that glitters has a high refractive index. |
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Meet James Stuart Hodges (aka SixStringStu)
"SixStringStu" wrote in
: I have a friend who is big into Linux. He reports to me that he owns a laptop that has a dead hard drive. He somehow has the ability to boot either from the CD or USB, not sure which direction, then load the other device. That's not a restore such as you are looking for, but it's close. Aside from the previously mentioned size limitation question I'm thinking there should be a solution like what you are looking for. Good luck finding this and please report back on what you discover. Also, remind folks that XP will no longer have update service after April of next year. James Stuart Hodges (aka SixStringStu) is the criminal, pathological liar, self-proclaimed sociopath and life-long societal parasite who instigated and perpetuated the flame war that turned the newsgroup alt.social-security-disability into the spam pit that it is today. James Stuart Hodges has a long record of violent criminal behavior and several felony arrests. One of those arrests got him locked up in a loony bin. Also, one of the women who he impregnated had her unborn child murdered because she didn't want to spend the best years of her life raising the illegitimate offspring of a criminal freak. James Stuart Hodges 577 SW Dexter Cir, Apt 201 1442 SW Haygood Loop, Apt 101 Lake City, FL 32025 (386) 438-8968 Local PD: (386) 752-4344 From: "6StringStu" Newsgroups: alt.social-security-disability Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 01:02:30 -0500 " Of the three felonies on my record, 1: Violation of the Mann act (federal kidnapping...).... 2nd Felony arrest Homicide........ 3rd felony arrest assault with intent........ Lots of misdomeanors..... fighting hand to hand stuff......" From: "SixStringStu" Newsgroups: alt.social-security-disability,alt.comp.blind- users,free.UseNet,free.spam,free.spirit Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:39:02 -0400 "My criminal record consists of one count of driving under the influance of alchohol...." From: "6StringStu" Newsgroups: alt.social-security-disability Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 01:02:30 -0500 "I used to own quite a few firearms. When I awoke from my coma they had been "liquidated". Nowadys I have......a 357mag revolver (I'd hate to drop a shell casing when doing that close up action. A 30-06 with a good scope that I can hit a fist sized target at 500 yards..." From: "SixStringStu" Newsgroups: alt.social-security-disability Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:49:53 -0400 "Of the five guys that jummped me, three are rotting corpses, one is walking around with a pronounced limp and no orbs in their sockets and one ****es his pants everytime a car backfires. " |
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Meet James Stuart Hodges (aka SixStringStu)
Ever thought of going into writing TV scripts, your talent is indeed rare and should be nurtured, though your slight tendency toward peopling your fantasies with libelous comments about real people might need some work. Brian-- From the Sofa of Brian Gaff Reply address is active |
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Meet James Stuart Hodges (aka SixStringStu)
"Brian Gaff" wrote in message ... Ever thought of going into writing TV scripts, your talent is indeed rare and should be nurtured, though your slight tendency toward peopling your fantasies with libelous comments about real people might need some work. Brian-- From the Sofa of Brian Gaff Reply address is active ??? whoosh other indications of incomprehension ad lib. Mike Ruddock |
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Meet James Stuart Hodges (aka SixStringStu)
Yes, well, he posts whether we respond or not. Must be strange having your
own personal troll which follows you about the internet. Anyway back to normal chat now. Brian -- From the Sofa of Brian Gaff Reply address is active "Mike Ruddock" wrote in message ... "Brian Gaff" wrote in message ... Ever thought of going into writing TV scripts, your talent is indeed rare and should be nurtured, though your slight tendency toward peopling your fantasies with libelous comments about real people might need some work. Brian-- From the Sofa of Brian Gaff Reply address is active ??? whoosh other indications of incomprehension ad lib. Mike Ruddock |
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Meet James Stuart Hodges (aka SixStringStu)
"Brian Gaff" wrote in
: Ever thought of going into writing TV scripts, Have you ever thought of developing a sense of morality, or do you just mindlessly side with criminals, pathological liars, self-proclaimed sociopaths and the morally depraved? your talent is indeed rare and should be nurtured, though your slight tendency toward peopling your fantasies with libelous comments about real people might need some work. Truth is an absolute defense against allegations of libel. |
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Meet James Stuart Hodges (aka SixStringStu)
Follow-up set.
Carol M Lucifer wrote: "Brian Gaff" wrote in : Ever thought of going into writing TV scripts, Have you ever thought of developing a sense of morality, or do you just mindlessly side with criminals, pathological liars, self-proclaimed sociopaths and the morally depraved? I think everyone is deserving of the moral support of others from time to time. If I were a criminal in the dock I would certainly want a barrister on my side. Similarly in the other cases. -- I think I am an Elephant, Behind another Elephant Behind /another/ Elephant who isn't really there.... A.A. Milne |
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Meet James Stuart Hodges (aka SixStringStu)
This is off topic, do not read.
-- nym-shifting psychopath changed the subject line Carol M Lucifer CML net-nanny.com wrote: Path: eternal-september.org!news.eternal-september.org!feeder.eternal-september.org!usenet.blueworldhosting.com!feeder02 .blueworldhosting.com!npeer01.iad.highwinds-media.com!news.highwinds-media.com!feed-me.highwinds-media.com!post02.iad.highwinds-media.com!fx15.iad.POSTED!not-for-mail Newsgroups: uk.media.radio.archers,alt.comp.blind-users,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general Subject: Meet James Stuart Hodges (aka SixStringStu) From: Carol M Lucifer CML net-nanny.com References: Qmj0krUqJC2RFwPt soft255.demon.co.uk kr9hjg$4kt$1 dont-email.me User-Agent: Xnews/5.04.25 Lines: 77 Message-ID: 4zHDt.69912$hK5.53471 fx15.iad X-Complaints-To: abuse teranews.com NNTP-Posting-Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 23:52:32 UTC Organization: TeraNews.com Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 23:52:32 GMT X-Received-Bytes: 3573 Xref: news.eternal-september.org uk.media.radio.archers:140243 alt.comp.blind-users:2021 microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:109335 "SixStringStu" SixStringStu NoReply.com wrote in news:kr9hjg$4kt$1 dont-email.me: I have a friend who is big into Linux. He reports to me that he owns a laptop that has a dead hard drive. He somehow has the ability to boot either from the CD or USB, not sure which direction, then load the other device. That's not a restore such as you are looking for, but it's close. Aside from the previously mentioned size limitation question I'm thinking there should be a solution like what you are looking for. Good luck finding this and please report back on what you discover. Also, remind folks that XP will no longer have update service after April of next year. James Stuart Hodges (aka SixStringStu) is the criminal, pathological liar, self-proclaimed sociopath and life-long societal parasite who instigated and perpetuated the flame war that turned the newsgroup alt.social-security-disability into the spam pit that it is today. James Stuart Hodges has a long record of violent criminal behavior and several felony arrests. One of those arrests got him locked up in a loony bin. Also, one of the women who he impregnated had her unborn child murdered because she didn't want to spend the best years of her life raising the illegitimate offspring of a criminal freak. James Stuart Hodges 577 SW Dexter Cir, Apt 201 1442 SW Haygood Loop, Apt 101 Lake City, FL 32025 (386) 438-8968 Local PD: (386) 752-4344 From: "6StringStu" hawki... nccray.net Newsgroups: alt.social-security-disability Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 01:02:30 -0500 " Of the three felonies on my record, 1: Violation of the Mann act (federal kidnapping...).... 2nd Felony arrest Homicide........ 3rd felony arrest assault with intent........ Lots of misdomeanors..... fighting hand to hand stuff......" From: "SixStringStu" hawkinnc... hotmail.com Newsgroups: alt.social-security-disability,alt.comp.blind- users,free.UseNet,free.spam,free.spirit Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:39:02 -0400 "My criminal record consists of one count of driving under the influance of alchohol...." From: "6StringStu" hawki... nccray.net Newsgroups: alt.social-security-disability Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 01:02:30 -0500 "I used to own quite a few firearms. When I awoke from my coma they had been "liquidated". Nowadys I have......a 357mag revolver (I'd hate to drop a shell casing when doing that close up action. A 30-06 with a good scope that I can hit a fist sized target at 500 yards..." From: "SixStringStu" hawkinnc45 hotmailREMOVE.com Newsgroups: alt.social-security-disability Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:49:53 -0400 "Of the five guys that jummped me, three are rotting corpses, one is walking around with a pronounced limp and no orbs in their sockets and one ****es his pants everytime a car backfires. " |
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