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    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
    Last edited by artrosch; January 13th, 2016 at 06:13 PM. Reason: wrong attachment
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    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.
    Jim
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    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.

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    I would have to remove Acronis to reactivate Windows Backup, so I guess I'm going to have to let it ride. Thanks.
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    If you don't want to install the Acronis TI application, you could make manual backups using the TI boot disc.

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    Already installed. I may upgrade to the latest version. TI has saved my bacon many times.
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    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.
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