Would you like to see a backup forum created?

BMR777 · 06-10-2006, 07:12 PM

Hey All!

Would anyone here like to see a backup forum created with an area for programs such as Acronis True Image, Norton Ghost, and other backup programs? It would be nice to have a forum where programs like that can be discussed. It would also be good to teach people how to back up their computers in case something really bad happens that can't be fixed even with our help, such as a hard drive failure.

Just a thought. Anyone else have any thoughts?
BMR777

Volt-Schwibe · 06-10-2006, 09:41 PM

i can answer questions about "drivesnapshot"

and, i wouldn't mind learning about others too.

**MunkyPhil** · 06-11-2006, 06:08 AM

Yeah that's a good idea. It's something I've considered but never done. I generally only back up data but could be handy for a whole disk.

95five-0 · 06-11-2006, 01:54 PM

I could have used it a couple of times when I was learning Veritas

**Terrister** · 06-12-2006, 11:49 AM

Yes. We see a handful of these questions in Hard drives and removable media. I seem to remember the Windows forum getting several questions a week about this also. Sounds like enough to justify it's own section.

**Spatcher** · 06-12-2006, 12:48 PM

I would rather see a Software forum. The one at the very bottom is the archive, and I don't think you can post there.

The majority of the problems I have is with software rather than hardware or a OS.

My vote is maybe because backing up would fall under software.

Volt-Schwibe · 06-12-2006, 10:34 PM

yes, i don't see disk cloning and imaging as a hardware thing either.

should end up in the software section.

sinclair_tm · 06-12-2006, 11:44 PM

and do i have software issues...

ebackhus · 06-13-2006, 01:51 PM

I think that the Software forum ought to be brought back up and expanded. Many of our forums already have areas for specific software, but we could better organize them in their own forums.

Volt-Schwibe · 06-13-2006, 01:59 PM

i personally am not too worried about how we add a backup forum, i'd just to see one here.

can be a subforum, or a whole forum to itself, or anything, we just need to cover this subject, since "system restore" is kind of really a joke, and people need to be able to find support for their hard disk ghosting needs.

**DumberDrummer** · 06-15-2006, 03:30 AM

Everytime I see this I keep thinking "Backup Forum? Why would we need to create a backup forum? Aren't there already weekly backups made onto tape for the forum?"

And then I open it up and go "oh"

this is like the 5th time... guess I just thought I'd say something....

Anyway, a software forum sounds like a good idea. Might help with some of those "Where exactly DOES this go, anyway?" problems.

**Spatcher** · 06-15-2006, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DumberDrummer

Everytime I see this I keep thinking "Backup Forum? Why would we need to create a backup forum? Aren't there already weekly backups made onto tape for the forum?"

And then I open it up and go "oh"

I do the same thing.

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06-10-2006, 07:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
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06-10-2006, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,241 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	i can answer questions about "drivesnapshot" and, i wouldn't mind learning about others too. __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? New Members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. Power Tip: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature>

06-11-2006, 06:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
MunkyPhil Mentor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 1,139 OS: Win XP Pro SP2 My System	Yeah that's a good idea. It's something I've considered but never done. I generally only back up data but could be handy for a whole disk. __________________ "Now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds." - J. Robert Oppenheimer, July 16th 1945. CPU-z -- Memtest -- Speedfan -- Prime95 -- SandraLite Important Power Supply Info -- Applying Thermal Paste -- Posting System Specs

06-11-2006, 01:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
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06-12-2006, 11:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 6,923 OS: Xp	Yes. We see a handful of these questions in Hard drives and removable media. I seem to remember the Windows forum getting several questions a week about this also. Sounds like enough to justify it's own section. __________________

06-12-2006, 12:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spatcher Henry Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,467 OS: XP Home SP2 My System	I would rather see a Software forum. The one at the very bottom is the archive, and I don't think you can post there. The majority of the problems I have is with software rather than hardware or a OS. My vote is maybe because backing up would fall under software. __________________ JohnThePilot: Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon (a nation without a language is a nation without a heart) John Butler Trio: Go take a step outside, see what's shakin' in the real world - Good Excuse Paul Kelly: Just add a dollop of tomato sauce for sweetness and that extra tang - How to Make Gravy

06-12-2006, 10:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,241 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	yes, i don't see disk cloning and imaging as a hardware thing either. should end up in the software section. __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? New Members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. Power Tip: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature>

06-13-2006, 01:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 12,767 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System Blog Entries: 25	I think that the Software forum ought to be brought back up and expanded. Many of our forums already have areas for specific software, but we could better organize them in their own forums. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

06-13-2006, 01:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,241 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	i personally am not too worried about how we add a backup forum, i'd just to see one here. can be a subforum, or a whole forum to itself, or anything, we just need to cover this subject, since "system restore" is kind of really a joke, and people need to be able to find support for their hard disk ghosting needs. __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? New Members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. Power Tip: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature>

06-15-2006, 03:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
DumberDrummer Cymru am byth Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,377 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	Everytime I see this I keep thinking "Backup Forum? Why would we need to create a backup forum? Aren't there already weekly backups made onto tape for the forum?" And then I open it up and go "oh" this is like the 5th time... guess I just thought I'd say something.... Anyway, a software forum sounds like a good idea. Might help with some of those "Where exactly DOES this go, anyway?" problems. __________________ Living with Louie dog's the only way to stay sane _____________________________________________ ... and with those words so begins my lifetime of longing for the devil's warm embrace