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    Acronis True Image

    I have been using an old version of Acronis true image software since I was using win xp pro. I will be using windows 10 home now. Which version/year of Acronis true image is the best to use with win 10?

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    https://kb.acronis.com/content/56196
    You'd need at least Acronis True Image 2015 updated to build 6613. TI2016 and 2017 support Win10 out of the box.

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    I'm not sure what version Seagate and WD are using, but you can check out those free versions first.
    Assuming you have a Seagate or WD drive, of course.
    http://support.wdc.com/downloads.aspx?p=119
    http://www.seagate.com/support/downl...00dd04090aRCRD

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    Does the free versions do as good of a job as the paid versions? Is there a feature that is not offered in the free version that may be beneficial to use?

    I suppose I would need the paid version of Acronis, if I want to backup the SSD in a Dell laptop?

    I never used a laptop before. I want to get a second drive for my dell laptop to store all of my files. I suppose Dell xps 13 laptop only supports one internal drive? What is the best option to do store my files on a laptop?

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    If you just need to make backup images, the free versions are fine. They probably won't have stuff like Cloud features, but honestly I never use those.

    The free versions I mentioned are for WD and Seagate drives. If you're used to Acronis, you'd need the paid version. There are other free programs like Macrium Reflect, though.
    http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.aspx

    Yes, most laptops only have one hard drive bay. In the case of newer laptops, they might just have 1 M.2 slot for SSDs. You'd need to use an external hard drive or SSD for extra storage. This is exactly why I said to get a 256GB instead of 128GB.

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    I think I will get the Acronis 2017 and use that on all drive, since the free versions can only be used on certain brands.


    I suppose I would need some type of an enclosure case if I go the SSD route? Since I will be using this drive as a storage drive and not solely as a backup drive and my laptop will be on 24/7, which option would be best (external HDD, portable HDD, or SSD)?

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    It depends on your budget and capacity requirements. External SSD would be the most expensive per GB.

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    SpywareDr, thanks for those links. That looks like a nice docking station that supports both SSD and HDD. Newegg has a Mediasonic USB 3.0 docking station that is on sale. Are all docking stations created equal? I know SSD use a lot less electricity. I leave my computer on 24/7. If I get a HDD, does the docking station put the HDD in sleep mode so it does not waste electricity?

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    In answer to your two questions:

    1. No

    2. I doubt it.


    If you decide to select a separate enclosure and hard drive, make sure the enclosure has:

    1. the correct internal connector for the hard drive you've chosen, and

    2. it has the correct external cable to connect to one of the ports on your computer.

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    I haven't done any backup of my drive on my Dell laptop yet. I should do a disk image of my drive in case I have drive or windows issues. I have windows 10 on my laptop. I have Acronis True Image 2017 and Acronis True Image 2018 that I haven't opened yet. I have never used Macrium Reflect 7 free version. I was thinking of selling the Acronis 2017 and 2018 and using the Macrium Reflect 7. Is it is difficult for the average user to use Macrium Reflect 7 in doing a disk image or restore if needed? I would appreciate of which would be the best option for me.

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    Difficulty is about the same, so it's your call.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/...m-reflect.html

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    Midknyte, thanks for the reply. I think I will give Macrium Reflect a try when I take the time to do a backup. The tutorial link you posted will be a big help.

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