Drew Wutka
DWUTKA at Marlow.com
Mon Mar 24 13:11:27 CDT 2008
Acronis True Image restore. It will restore an 'image' to a different PC, regardless of hardware. Drew -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Max Wanadoo Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 2:15 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 -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com The information contained in this transmission is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain II-VI Proprietary and/or II-VI Business Sensitive material. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately and destroy the material in its entirety, whether electronic or hard copy. You are notified that any review, retransmission, copying, disclosure, dissemination, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited.