Best image software

[tdark]

I worked a friends computer and I know she will mess it up soon. I would like a simple easy to use image program that I could use to restore windows in case of mess ups. I know Dell and others use the hidden partition so one could restore their computer to the day they bought it. I would like something like that if possible. If not then a good image program to burn to CD or maybe put on a thumb drive. Acronis True Image is what I have read here that others use. How easy is it to use ? I have been using Norton ghost 2003 but would like newer software that will not mess up when using SATA drives. Thank for any tips. Tom

[jdc2000]

Acronis is the way to go. It is relatively simple to use, no harder than Ghost 2003. The CD is bootable and can be used for backup and restore.

[Midknyte]

What OS are you backing up?

Paragon Express is free. It's very similar to Acronis. Link is in my signature.

If you have a Seagate/Maxtor drive, you can download the Seagate Disc Wizard, which is basically an older version of Acronis.

[foxy]

I use EASEUS Todo Backup, which is free. It also makes a recovery CD.

Don't back up vital stuff to a thumb drive. First, its too small for a drive image, second, they're not reliable enough. Use DVD's or an external HD.

[HAN]

IMO, the best imaging app is StorageCraft's ShadowProtect Desktop. But it's not as cheap as the others mentioned...

[David_2010]

Hello,

The latest version of Norton Ghost, 15, supports the latest Operating System and also SATA drives.
It is also supporting cold imaging onto any kind of external devices, such Blu-Ray, NAS and so on.

I hope this can help.

David
Norton Support

[tdark]

Thanks, thats the info I needed. Tom