[AccessD] OT:Backup and Restore Complete PCs

Another option is a product like Acronis TrueImage or Norton Ghost,
which create images that can be restored to another machine, settings
and all.  I never had any luck with Norton but the Acronis product is
one I like very much.

Charlotte Foust 

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From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Max Wanadoo
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 12:15 AM
To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving'
Subject: [AccessD] OT:Backup and Restore Complete PCs

Dear List,
Can anybody offer a solution.  
Last week I had a complete PC Crash which resulted in having to purchase
a new PC.
Data is backed up ok.
However all the setting, updates, personalization etc has gone out of
the window.
Had to reinstall apps, download all updates, etc, etc.  Re-install all
printers.
I am sure you will get the picture.  It still isn't back to where it
was.

I need some sort of software/hardware fix so that if this happens again
(not just for me but for anybody) then the "Fix" will restore the new PC
exactly as the Broken PC and take into account the fact that the
*hardware is
different.*

*hardware is different.*  Herein lies the rub.

If I use an IMAGE then it does just that - which include all hardware
settings, OS setting, Registry setting etc.
I cannot restore an IMAGE to a new PC which may have a completely
different hardware configuration.

Likewise, just backing up everything will not work because a Restore
will overwrite the new PC installed setting/directories etc.

I need something which works like, say,  PCMover.  But PCMover expects
the PC being restored to, to be the one it was backed up from!

I need to move "the stuff" to the standby PC.  Ditch the broken PC.  Set
up a new PC.  Restore "the stuff" from the standby PC.

"The Stuff" to include *everything* not related to the physical PC.
Printer drivers, apps, data, etc.

Any solutions, ideas,  pointers?

Thanks
Max

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