Windows Backup...won''t.

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January 13th, 2016, 06:10 PM
artrosch

Windows Backup...won''t.

Win 7 Home Pro 64
Gigabyte P55 USB3 mobo
8 gigs DDR3 RAM
Realtek 5450 Vid card
WD blue 1TB main HD
Seagate 1TB USB
WD USB

I just finished my annual reformat and though I have Acronis 2011, I thought to hold off installing and trying out Win 7 backup tools. Simple enough, right? but no matter how many attempts I made to create a system image, each one failed. This is not a good omen. I took a screen shot of one of the error messages. I tried backing up to DVDs and I got as far as two discs and then the attempt flopped again. So I've installed Acronis. I can't help being curious, however, and a bit concerned. hmm. I can't attach my word.doc screen shot.
How does one delete files to create room in Manage Attachments? My quota seems to be used up.
Thanks
January 13th, 2016, 06:30 PM
Welshjim

artrosch--
We really need to see the message you are getting. Can you copy it manually and post?
I presume you are trying to use Windows Backup and Restore from Control Panel.
January 13th, 2016, 06:33 PM
Midknyte

Quote:

I tried backing up to DVDs and I got as far as two discs and then the attempt flopped again.

Did you try making a backup to the external HD also? It would take A LOT of DVDs, plus it would be super slow to do a recovery.

To manage attachments:
At the top right, click Settings
In the left column, click Miscellaneous - Attachments
Check the boxes for attachments you want to delete
Click Delete Selected

You shouldn't use Word for screenshots. Check out SuperSparks's guide:
http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...ng-screenshots

No offense, but I don't see why you'd want to use Windows Backup over Acronis. Windows Backup doesn't do compression and you can't make multiple backups without some trickery.
January 13th, 2016, 07:54 PM
artrosch

I would have to remove Acronis to reactivate Windows Backup, so I guess I'm going to have to let it ride. Thanks.
January 13th, 2016, 07:57 PM
Midknyte

If you don't want to install the Acronis TI application, you could make manual backups using the TI boot disc.
January 13th, 2016, 08:38 PM
artrosch

Already installed. I may upgrade to the latest version. TI has saved my bacon many times.
January 14th, 2016, 02:35 PM
Welshjim

artrosch--
"I would have to remove Acronis to reactivate Windows Backup"

I remember that compression systems often permitted only one to be active on a PC. But I am not aware that imaging apps have the same possessiveness. I use both Acronis TI and Windows Backup and Restore on the same PC.