Backing up XP/Vista bootcamp

[n8236]

So I recently setup my Vista bootcamp partition just the way I like it and want to back it up.

First I tried Disk Utility, but gave me an error message that it was too large when in fact I had enough space on my external. Then I tried SuperDuper, but it did not see the bootcamp partition.

Any suggestions as to how I can make an image of it so I don't have to recreate it?

 

[balamw]

You could always run dd from Terminal if you were so inclined...

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[n8236]

I'm the last person on planet Earth you want using Terminal.

 

[sushi]

You could always run dd from Terminal if you were so inclined...

Have you personally tried this?

And if so, how does it work? Any errors or problems doing it with dd?

 

[balamw]

I use dd all the time to make ISO images of CDs and the occasional flash memory card/stick. I have made a backup of the Windows partition, but I have not verified that I can restore it.

The joys of unix, everything is a file.

(Doesn't help the OP though).

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[sushi]

I have made a backup of the Windows partition, but I have not verified that I can restore it.

Well, if you happen to try it soon I would like to hear of the result before I give it a shot.

Thanks!