I am cautions about posting this, but I think it is valuable

[maxvamp]

One of the things that pisses me off about Windows is the missing apps that are actually usable. Mac OS X can play DVDs, has a great backup app ( Time Machine ) , often comes with iLife, etc. and so on...

I recently upgraded my MacBook to Snow kitty and installed Windows 7. I immediately was able to backup my new snow kittly install, but hated the backup app in Windows7. Oddly enough, I don't mind Windows 7.
After searching around, I decided on an app that gives Time Machine like backup to a disk that I kinda liked. The app started out as a bundled piece of software for GoVault, as reviewed on Tom's Hardware, , but I found the company that created the software has a version that works with any USB or hard disk.

If you go to datastor.com, you can get the software, and I found a coupon for half off for the desktop products. Use FRIENDLY#HM when you check out. It is legit and ok to use according to their support people.

I was able to get the version that does not directly backup Exchange or SQL for $25. I don't run either on my laptop.

Sorry for the spammy sound of this, but I am a long time user, and I do like to promote something I think was a pretty good deal. That is why I push Mac, even when I have to use Windows. I think this could make bootcamp users feel a little better about protecting thta one program they actually need in Windows.

Max.

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[CLuv]

Try Winclone. It's free and you can backup and restore your bootcamp partition within OS X. Works great. Used it to restore my Windows partition when I upgraded my MacBook's drive and resizing it is a snap.

 

[maxvamp]

I am not sure I would backup to the same disk.

Do you have a URL? I would like to take a look ( although I have given up $25 already for dataStor and like it so far )

I was looking for something like Time Machine where I can just pick a point in time and restore a folder or file system. I hate catalogs.

I like free, I like CCC but I also like to forget about doing the task if possible.

Not trying to be a downer, just honest questions. Still trying to figure out Windows7 and how to keep it from jumping in my way when I try to do anything. ( Pop Up Hell!! )

Thanks for the feedback. Looking for more programs that make Windows less painful.

Max.

 

[balamw]

I am not sure I would backup to the same disk.

Do you have a URL? I would like to take a look ( although I have given up $25 already for dataStor and like it so far )

I was looking for something like Time Machine where I can just pick a point in time and restore a folder or file system. I hate catalogs.

I like free, I like CCC but I also like to forget about doing the task if possible.

http://twocanoes.com/winclone/

You can dump your winclone image anywhere you want, including network drives, and you can even do incrementals.

B

 

[maxvamp]

Kewl. Thx.

Max.