Re: Acronis True Image Boot Disk

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I think the problem with the user guide is that it's too complex. What I
wanted to do initially was create a backup as simply as possible. I figured
that after I learned more about the program, I could explore its other
possibilities. The pdf by Grover Hatcher is a quick start guide. It provides
the basics that gave me the confidence to continue with the program.

Grover, by the way, is not connected to Wilders. He did this guide (and a
restore one as well) on his own time. He also has written one on
partitioning and one on manual cloning using the rescue CD. And he provides
a lot of help in the forum.

I too wish more developers would consider the use of pictures, especially
screenprints; they're extremely helpful.

Jo-Anne

"Stephen Harris" <cyberguard-1048@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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brett wrote:

Jo Anne, the Wilder pdf looks great, printed it off to read in slow
time. Having bought Acronis I plan to give try and give it a good run
before relegating it to the shelf.
Thanks for advice, I wonder if Acronis have built it into their wish list
....
brett

The Acronis User Guide has 16 Chapter Headings which have sub-headings.
Perhaps surprisingly, Chapter 5 of TrueImage11_ug.en.pdf , entitled:

Chapter 5. Creating backup archives (with the following sub-headings)
5.1 What data to back up?
5.2 The backup procedure ***
5.3 Setting backup options

[has answers to your backup procedure questions.]

*** "5.2 The backup procedure
5.2.1 My Computer backup
Create a backup image of any set of your computer?s hard disks and
partitions or back up the system state.
1. Invoke the Create Backup Wizard by selecting Operations -> Backup in
the main program menu, and then select My Computer."

5.2.5 Selecting the backup destination
Select the destination location for the backup. If your choice is other
than Acronis Secure Zone or a backup location, specify the archive name.
If you are going to create a new archive (i.e. perform a full backup),
enter the new file name in the Folder line, or use the file name generator
(a button to the right of the line)."

I quoted these parts of the Acronis User Guide to demonstrate that
reading the User Guide can be quite useful in learning how to solve
perplexing problems. Also if the information content of the Chapter
Headings seems too disorganized, one can do a search/find for keywords,
such as "backup" which will locate the word in the .pdf document, and this
works a great deal like an average quality level index.

I wonder why Microsoft doesn't publish a User Guide full of pictures
like that Hatcher pdf? Surely they have enough money for documentation.
Software companies must not have heard a picture is worth a 1000 words.


"Jo-Anne" <naples@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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You have to create a filename at the drive (on the blank line labeled
File Name near the bottom of the Acronis screen) before you can proceed.
For the best information on starting out with this program, download the
pdf by Grover Hatcher, who is on the Acronis support forum:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/supportfiles/gh-acronis-backup1.pdf

It was a lifesaver for me. He includes screenprints, so you can see what
to do.

Jo-Anne

"brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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Hi AJR and Jo-Ann,
I followed AJR's plot but got to CD-RW drive D a different way but like
your 5 Jo-Ann. However the "next" was greyed out stopping me from
getting the CD-RW drive from working. A check of this drive shows it
is "working OK" . The Drive is NEC DVD+RW - ND3450A which came with the
desktop Dell. I shall have to check with Dell or NEc to see what next
to investigate.
Brett

"Jo-Anne" <naples@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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At 5, I think it's the left panel. Brett, it looks just like the
Windows Explorer window. Scroll down to My Computer, click on the +
sign, and it should show you your drives.

Hope this helps!

Jo-Anne



"brett" <dandmbrett(removethis)@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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Just purchased ATI 11 Home but cannot find how to backup files to
CD RWs.. No index in the user guide!
Any offer to steer please?
Thanks,brett



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