Format:Cd-rom Platforms:Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows Xp Rating:Universal, suitable for all Media:CD-ROM Operating System:Windows Vista / 2000 / XP Shipping Weight (lbs):0.2 Dimensions (in):7.6 x 5.3 x 1.3
Release Date:October 12, 2007 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days Condition:Brand new item! We deliver internationally! All items dispatched locally. Orders only take 3-8 days!
Vital software but interface could still be simplerJune 27, 2008 UK Man 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Everyone should backup their PC or laptop. You never know when the hard disk will fail or laptop get stolen. An external hard drive is the easiest and quickest medium to use but most come with pretty poor backup software. The Acronis package is generally considered one of the best. You can create what is known as a disk image which is a copy of your whole hard drive, and probably the best backup you can do - if you need to you can just copy it back onto a new drive or computer. Otherwise you can copy selected files and folders. Acronis does this well and there are plenty of options. It also includes some other less useful features many of which you could get free online. It's certainly powerful and once you get set up easy to use. However the interface and wizards could be better if you are a novice or want something really simple. Overall this is the sort of software everyone should have; spend a few minutes reading the manual and you should be fine.
It simply workedJuly 2, 2008 C. R. Bottomley(Coventry England) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I used to use Ghost on my XP systems with no problem but I saw the poor reviews here for the new Vista compatible version of Ghost so plumped for Acronis instead ... Joy of Joys!
My pc had already stated to play up, so I was desparate to get a backup to simplify the disc change. I made a backup last night and fitted the new disc today. Pushed the Acronis CD into the DVD drive and identified the disc with my backup. About 3/4 hour later PC fully restored.
Acronis True IMage 11 quite simply it does the job.
First ClassJuly 4, 2008 Lorimer Watson(Ellon) I already had a backup/restore facility on my Acer laptop via so called Acer Empowering Technology. However it always took 3.5 hours to complete a full system backup which sometimes failed first time stretching the run time to an incredible 7 hours! Getting very fed up with this and having heard good reports on Acronis True Image I have just purchased the 11. version.
Superb and so easy to set up and use. I did a full backup to an external hard drive in 24 mins and another to the Acronis Secure Zone partition I set up on my internal hard drive in 40 mins without a single hitch. Well done Acronis.
