Re: Windows XP Backup and CD Key?
- From: "Alias" <aka@[notme]maskedandanonymous.org>
- Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 14:16:35 +0200
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>> >> >> If I use the backup utility, to back up applications and
>> >> >> everything,
>> >> >> will that also save the CD key? I want to use a new Key for a
> retail
>> >> >> version of Windows I just bought off ebay.
>> >> >> This is for my parents' PC and i want them to have full MS support
> in
>> >> >> case I'm gone, dead or I'm on the can for an extend period. I've
> had
>> >> >> to give tech support to family members while driving, on a date,
>> >> >> but
>> >> >> taking a dump is where I draw the line.
>> >> >>
>> >> >
>> >> > ntbackup.exe saves a snapshot of your current installation
>> >> > (if you select the appropriate options).
>> >>
>> >> Do you mean like Ghost and Acronis does? If so, what are the
> "appropriate
>> >> options"?
>> >>
>> >> Thanks,
>> >>
>> >> Alias
>> >> On restoration you
>> >> > will have exactly the same as you have right now. If your
>> >> > software is registered now then it will be registered after
>> >> > the restoration.
>> >
>> > You have to back up the "System State".
>> >
>> > If you have Ghost and/or Acronis, why bother with ntbackup?
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>> I don't have Ghost or Acronis :-) Is the ntback up reliable and is it
>> like
>> Ghost or Acronis or should I buy one of them?
>>
>> Alias
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> ntbackup.exe is reliable, contrary to what some people
> claim, but sometimes difficult to use.
>
> System recovery under ntbackup.exe is painful because
> you first have to install a temporary version of Windows
> before restoring the backed up version. With Acronis you
> can create an image file on an external USB disk, then
> restore that image after rebooting the machine with the
> Acronis Rescue CD.
>
> A general note: Many people get a safe and secure feeling
> after they have created a backup copy of their system
> drive. Some get a rude awakening when they try to restore
> the backed up system and find that it does not work. A
> backed up system is worthless unless it is tested immediately.
I think I will just have to break down and buy Acronis. By testing it you
mean, say, if I put an image on an externa, USB hard drive, switching the
hard drives to see if the imaged one works? Or restoring?
Alias
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