partition cloning

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sd_dracula

Discussion Starter · Nov 4, 2008

i just got a 1TB partitioned in two. one partition for vista ultimate x64 and the other for storage.
since its a clean install i would like to make a clone (image) of the vista partition so that in the future i just have to load that instead of wasting 2 days with installing vista and other programs.
which backup software does the job nice and easy? norton ghost 14?
i heard some people were having hassle with vista booting after recovering from an image; something to do with the boot sector.

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Delphi44

· #2 · Nov 4, 2008

I use Acronis TrueImage. I haven't had any problems restoring a Vista partition when using it. Heres a link

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Heedehcheenuh

· #3 · Nov 4, 2008

Here is the big question.. on what drive do you plan on Ghosting, copying or imaging on to?

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sd_dracula

Discussion Starter · #4 · Nov 4, 2008

well from the first partition (the one with the os) on the second one with the files.

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Heedehcheenuh

· #5 · Nov 4, 2008

I have used Seagate Tools (Came retail with HD) on many HDs over the yrs. I have now set 2 HDs up to run raid and partioned them so I have Vista Home Prem and XP SP3 for dual boot. I have a spare HD with both OS's copied onto so I can recover them at any point.

I first set up partitions Installed OS's with all the updates for drivers then made my copies from the Seagate tools disc. That can be done from inside the OS.

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sd_dracula

Discussion Starter · #6 · Nov 4, 2008

thanks

i'm giving acronis true image a shot. one question to Delphi44. when you backup your drive did you go to "Data to back up selection" and you picked the "My Computer" or "My Data" option? i went for My Computer and picked drive C: which has about 25GB of data and the image came out at 12.2GB. does that sound right? i never tried backing up drives before (even tho i should) so i'm not sure

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