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1144070	2010-10-12 11:05:00	New desktop PC, Windows 7 Home Prem 64 bit plus MSOffice 2010 Pro. 1 x 1TB fixed hard drive, partitioned 50:50, C: (Acer) & D: (Data) 1 x removable 1TB hard drive F: (data) I would like to do the following: a) Install all programs to C: drive, either from CD/DVD or from installation files as downloaded to 'Downloads' folder. When all that is complete: b) Create a "Restore" disc for everything (program/set-up/personal settings etc.) on D: drive, currently 456GB free of 456GB (unused) c) Permanently (default setting) save all Documents, Pictures, Music, Downloads and emails etc to the removable F: drive. What is the most 'elegant' way to do this? I am hoping to end up with a PC that can be Restored to "as-built" conditions should the need arise, albeit short of a few updates, and all my data on a totally seperate drive that can easily be mirrored/copied, and removed. Thanks in anticipation Alan G	old_a_g (2083)
1144071	2010-10-12 17:46:00	Windows 7 has its own built in backup which can the be copied to disc or flash drive. Outlook 2010 saves the email profile (.pst file) in my documents and not in a hidden folder anymore so is easy to backup with my documents. I personally use active@disc image to create a C drive image and use syncback free to back up my data drive. The only reason I don't use the built in back up is because on Win7 home premium it cannot backup over a network	gary67 (56)
1144072	2010-10-12 19:41:00	In addition to your personal stuff, put a copy of the C: image on the external too - if the internal drive dies...............	pctek (84)
1144073	2010-10-12 21:34:00	Windows 7 has its own built in backup which can the be copied to disc or flash drive. Outlook 2010 saves the email profile (.pst file) in my documents and not in a hidden folder anymore so is easy to backup with my documents. I personally use active@disc image to create a C drive image and use syncback free to back up my data drive. The only reason I don't use the built in back up is because on Win7 home premium it cannot backup over a network Was looking at an old post of yours regarding those IDE to USB converters. You had one that didn't work. Wondered if you found the solution as I have one and also doesn't work properly. If I need to make a new post then sorry about asking you here	tenorman (13078)
1144074	2010-10-12 21:41:00	New desktop PC, Windows 7 Home Prem 64 bit plus MSOffice 2010 Pro. 1 x 1TB fixed hard drive, partitioned 50:50, C: (Acer) & D: (Data) 1 x removable 1TB hard drive F: (data) I would like to do the following: a) Install all programs to C: drive, either from CD/DVD or from installation files as downloaded to 'Downloads' folder. When all that is complete: b) Create a "Restore" disc for everything (program/set-up/personal settings etc.) on D: drive, currently 456GB free of 456GB (unused) c) Permanently (default setting) save all Documents, Pictures, Music, Downloads and emails etc to the removable F: drive. What is the most 'elegant' way to do this? I am hoping to end up with a PC that can be Restored to "as-built" conditions should the need arise, albeit short of a few updates, and all my data on a totally seperate drive that can easily be mirrored/copied, and removed. Thanks in anticipation Alan G If I were you I would redirect the My Documents folders to the D: \DATA drive and use F: only as the backup drive... Put a system image on the F: drive via Win 7 backup once you have all your programs installed and set up a schedule to backup your data.....to the F:	SolMiester (139)
1144075	2010-10-12 22:56:00	Was looking at an old post of yours regarding those IDE to USB converters. You had one that didn't work. Wondered if you found the solution as I have one and also doesn't work properly. If I need to make a new post then sorry about asking you here What exactly is the fault. It should just work (mine 'just work'). If not either get another brand, or there may be a issue with the HD . If its a 3.5" HD you will need an external power pack (should come with it) Or look at the HD jumper: set to Master.	1101 (13337)
1144076	2010-10-13 01:11:00	Thank you all. SolMiester, I think your solution might be my better option. Always pays to have somebody elses ideas. Thanks	old_a_g (2083)
1144077	2010-10-13 01:52:00	Thank you all. SolMiester, I think your solution might be my better option. Always pays to have somebody elses ideas. Thanks With such a big drive i would also enable shadow copies for the DATA drive to keep previous versions of the file.....	SolMiester (139)
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