I am wondering guys why my question about WinImage has been ignored?

How does it measure up to Ghost, Acronis and other your favorites?

"Jack" replyto@it wrote in message
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I have Ghost 12 opened in front of me.
The main options a
Home Status Tasks Tools Advanced
Under Tools I have:
Manage Backup Destination
Copy Recovery Point
Convert to Virtual Disk
Copy My Hard Drive ---- this is what I was referring to.

Can you please guide me to "Drive based function" please?
Jack

"cqui3" wrote in message
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It does on my copmputer.

"Jack" replyto@it a écrit dans le message de
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Ghost 12 does not create a single file image anymore, or I do not know
how to use it.
Acronis does.
Jack
"dgmacmi" wrote in message
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"Jack" replyto@it wrote in message
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Hello,
In previous years I used Ghost to create the image of my harddrive.
It was simple, easy procedure and very fast.
I booted up computer to the command prompt and restored harddrive in
few minutes!!!
But it was FAT32 system.
Now, with Vista I do not have a choice but to use NTSF file system.
Which program offers the most features for disk image creation?
I know it will be impossible for me to restore image from command boot
option, but what the options I have?
Can I for example take the harddrive to another computer and restore
the image in there?
Or create bootable CD (DVD?) and restore the image that way?
Or I have to first install Windows and then restore?
What are the options?
Your experience is welcomed,
Jack



Ghost has been compatible with NTFS file system for a number of
versions.
Ghost Version 12 is Vista compatible.
The Ghost installation CD has been bootable for a number of versions.
You may need to reset your BIOS to boot from CD. If you have more than
one DVD/CD drive only one will be boot capable {in a tower system it is
usually the top drive}.

I recently changed to Acronis True Image for a new computer. So far I
like it; but have not needed to use it to restore. I did a number of
restores with Ghost versions 10 thru 12. For non-Windows drive or a
drive with Ghost installed, I could restore from within Windows.

Don

Thank you, but where is that menu available?
What should I click on?
Jack

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message
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Chapter 4 of the user manual, page 45, "Choosing a Backup Type", (quote)

"There are two types of backups available:

Drive-based backup: Backs up an entire hard drive

File and folder backup: Backs up only the files and folders that you
select

You can use the following guidelines to determine which type of backup to
choose:
Drive-based backup: Use this backup type to do the following:
? Back up and recover your computer's system drive
(typically, the C drive, which includes your operating
system).
? Back up and recover a specific hard drive, such as a
secondary drive (which is a drive other than the system
drive on which your operating system is installed).
? Recover lost or damaged files or folders from a specific
point in time.

File and folder backup: Use this backup type to do the following:
? Back up and recover specific files and folders, for
example personal files that are stored in the My
Documents folder.
? Back up and recover files of a specific type, for example
music (.mp3 or .wav) or photographs (.jpg or .bmp).
? Recover a specific version of a file from a specific point
in time." (end quote)

The detailed instructions for running a Drive-based backup begin on page
46.

"Jack" replyto@it wrote in message
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"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message
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Apparently you have only looked at the File and folder backup function
in Ghost 12. Go back and look at the Drive-based backup function.
That's where you find the compressed image capability. You can do
either kind of backup.


I have Ghost 12 opened in front of me.
I cannot find any 'functions' you talk about.
The main options a
Home Status Tasks Tools Advanced
Under Tools I have:
Manage Backup Destination
Copy Recovery Point
Convert to Virtual Disk
Copy My Hard Drive ---- this is what I was referring to.

Can you please guide me to "Drive based function" please?
Jack

If somebody who uses it happens along I would think they will reply. Maybe
CNet has a side by side comparison for all possible backup solutions and
have something on WinImage.

"AlexB" wrote in message
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I am wondering guys why my question about WinImage has been ignored?

How does it measure up to Ghost, Acronis and other your favorites?

"Jack" replyto@it wrote in message
...
I have Ghost 12 opened in front of me.
The main options a
Home Status Tasks Tools Advanced
Under Tools I have:
Manage Backup Destination
Copy Recovery Point
Convert to Virtual Disk
Copy My Hard Drive ---- this is what I was referring to.

Can you please guide me to "Drive based function" please?
Jack

"cqui3" wrote in message
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It does on my copmputer.

"Jack" replyto@it a écrit dans le message de
...
Ghost 12 does not create a single file image anymore, or I do not know
how to use it.
Acronis does.
Jack
"dgmacmi" wrote in message
...
"Jack" replyto@it wrote in message
...
Hello,
In previous years I used Ghost to create the image of my harddrive.
It was simple, easy procedure and very fast.
I booted up computer to the command prompt and restored harddrive in
few minutes!!!
But it was FAT32 system.
Now, with Vista I do not have a choice but to use NTSF file system.
Which program offers the most features for disk image creation?
I know it will be impossible for me to restore image from command
boot option, but what the options I have?
Can I for example take the harddrive to another computer and restore
the image in there?
Or create bootable CD (DVD?) and restore the image that way?
Or I have to first install Windows and then restore?
What are the options?
Your experience is welcomed,
Jack



Ghost has been compatible with NTFS file system for a number of
versions.
Ghost Version 12 is Vista compatible.
The Ghost installation CD has been bootable for a number of versions.
You may need to reset your BIOS to boot from CD. If you have more than
one DVD/CD drive only one will be boot capable {in a tower system it
is usually the top drive}.

I recently changed to Acronis True Image for a new computer. So far I
like it; but have not needed to use it to restore. I did a number of
restores with Ghost versions 10 thru 12. For non-Windows drive or a
drive with Ghost installed, I could restore from within Windows.

Don

Like I said at the end of my last post, "The detailed instructions for
running a Drive-based backup begin on page 46."

Please download the manual from Symantecs website.

"Jack" replyto@it wrote in message
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Thank you, but where is that menu available?
What should I click on?
Jack

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message
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Chapter 4 of the user manual, page 45, "Choosing a Backup Type", (quote)

"There are two types of backups available:

Drive-based backup: Backs up an entire hard drive

File and folder backup: Backs up only the files and folders that you
select

You can use the following guidelines to determine which type of backup to
choose:
Drive-based backup: Use this backup type to do the following:
? Back up and recover your computer's system drive
(typically, the C drive, which includes your operating
system).
? Back up and recover a specific hard drive, such as a
secondary drive (which is a drive other than the system
drive on which your operating system is installed).
? Recover lost or damaged files or folders from a specific
point in time.

File and folder backup: Use this backup type to do the following:
? Back up and recover specific files and folders, for
example personal files that are stored in the My
Documents folder.
? Back up and recover files of a specific type, for example
music (.mp3 or .wav) or photographs (.jpg or .bmp).
? Recover a specific version of a file from a specific point
in time." (end quote)

The detailed instructions for running a Drive-based backup begin on page
46.

"Jack" replyto@it wrote in message
...

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message
...
Apparently you have only looked at the File and folder backup function
in Ghost 12. Go back and look at the Drive-based backup function.
That's where you find the compressed image capability. You can do
either kind of backup.


I have Ghost 12 opened in front of me.
I cannot find any 'functions' you talk about.
The main options a
Home Status Tasks Tools Advanced
Under Tools I have:
Manage Backup Destination
Copy Recovery Point
Convert to Virtual Disk
Copy My Hard Drive ---- this is what I was referring to.

Can you please guide me to "Drive based function" please?
Jack

On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 11:43:11 -0500, "Jack" replyto@it wrote:


"Bernie Sterzenbach" wrote in message
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Hello,
Ghost 12.0 is very good. Also for Vista and NTFS. Some versions
between old DOS Ghost and Ghost 12.0 were imho not good.

Bernie

What is good with it?

Fast and easy to make a complete image of any partition during Vista
session.

Does it produce a single file compressed image?


Yes, it does

On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:38:26 -0500, "Jack" replyto@it wrote:

Thank you all.
I have tried it and I am very disapointed with Ghost 12.
Or I do not know how to use it or it does not create disk image as a single
file.
What it does it just copy one drive into another one, which is not the same

That is wrong.

as creating an image I can do with it what I want.

Please read the manual. It is very easy to create an image. This image
is mentioned as a restore point. The file extension is v2i. You can
extract files out of it, use it complete to overwrite any partition,
or you can mount it with one mouse click to your computer. The best
image program I ever found and I tried a lot of.

Bernie

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"Jack" replyto@it wrote in message
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Hello,
In previous years I used Ghost to create the image of my harddrive.
It was simple, easy procedure and very fast.
I booted up computer to the command prompt and restored harddrive in few
minutes!!!
But it was FAT32 system.
Now, with Vista I do not have a choice but to use NTSF file system.
Which program offers the most features for disk image creation?
I know it will be impossible for me to restore image from command boot
option, but what the options I have?
Can I for example take the harddrive to another computer and restore the
image in there?
Or create bootable CD (DVD?) and restore the image that way?
Or I have to first install Windows and then restore?
What are the options?
Your experience is welcomed,
Jack


One word: Acronis. It has the most robust boot CD available (written in
Linux).



That must be the reason why it could not find a ext usb DVD drive to boot
from huh ? Installed a IDE which it would boot, But then it could not find
the drive which had the Image. Biggest POS There is.

Installed Ghost. Saw USB drive and also the IDE Hard Drive.

I have three external USB hard drives and DVD drive. No problems.

Ghost is an unreliable mess of a program.

"Jack" replyto@it wrote in message
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"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message
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Apparently you have only looked at the File and folder backup function in
Ghost 12. Go back and look at the Drive-based backup function. That's
where you find the compressed image capability. You can do either kind
of backup.


I have Ghost 12 opened in front of me.
I cannot find any 'functions' you talk about.
The main options a
Home Status Tasks Tools Advanced
Under Tools I have:
Manage Backup Destination
Copy Recovery Point
Convert to Virtual Disk
Copy My Hard Drive ---- this is what I was referring to.

Can you please guide me to "Drive based function" please?
Jack


The purpose of the function: "Copy My Hard Drive ---- this is what I was
referring to." is to clone your hard drive to a new hard drive. It is not a
backup or image function.

In the Docs folder of your Ghost 12 installation CD there is a PDF Users
Guide. The Users Guide provides more complete information on using Ghost 12
than the User Guide included with the CD package.

Don

"dgmacmi" wrote in message
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"Jack" replyto@it wrote in message
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"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message
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Apparently you have only looked at the File and folder backup function
in Ghost 12. Go back and look at the Drive-based backup function.
That's where you find the compressed image capability. You can do
either kind of backup.


I have Ghost 12 opened in front of me.
I cannot find any 'functions' you talk about.
The main options a
Home Status Tasks Tools Advanced
Under Tools I have:
Manage Backup Destination
Copy Recovery Point
Convert to Virtual Disk
Copy My Hard Drive ---- this is what I was referring to.

Can you please guide me to "Drive based function" please?
Jack


The purpose of the function: "Copy My Hard Drive ---- this is what I was
referring to." is to clone your hard drive to a new hard drive. It is not
a backup or image function.

In the Docs folder of your Ghost 12 installation CD there is a PDF Users
Guide. The Users Guide provides more complete information on using Ghost
12 than the User Guide included with the CD package.

Don


I will stick with Acronis.
If I need to read manual to be able to create simple image that thing is not
for me.
It means it is blown out of proportion!
Jack

"Jack" replyto@it wrote in message
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"dgmacmi" wrote in message
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"Jack" replyto@it wrote in message
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"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message
...
Apparently you have only looked at the File and folder backup function
in Ghost 12. Go back and look at the Drive-based backup function.
That's where you find the compressed image capability. You can do
either kind of backup.


I have Ghost 12 opened in front of me.
I cannot find any 'functions' you talk about.
The main options a
Home Status Tasks Tools Advanced
Under Tools I have:
Manage Backup Destination
Copy Recovery Point
Convert to Virtual Disk
Copy My Hard Drive ---- this is what I was referring to.

Can you please guide me to "Drive based function" please?
Jack


The purpose of the function: "Copy My Hard Drive ---- this is what I was
referring to." is to clone your hard drive to a new hard drive. It is not
a backup or image function.

In the Docs folder of your Ghost 12 installation CD there is a PDF Users
Guide. The Users Guide provides more complete information on using Ghost
12 than the User Guide included with the CD package.

Don


I will stick with Acronis.
If I need to read manual to be able to create simple image that thing is
not for me.
It means it is blown out of proportion!
Jack



In the Guide folder of the Acronis True Image 11 installation CD, there is a
similar PDF Users Guide on using True Image.

Don