Backing things up

sttubs · Jun 7, 2012, 06:45 PM

Should I use the Windows 7 backup utility or do a RAID1 ? This will be a computer with just the 2 matching internal harddrives. I want something that is automatic & do not want to use an external drive.

erocker · Jun 7, 2012, 06:48 PM

Is the system setup already (Windows installed?) If so, Windows Backup is very easy to use and I believe you can set it on a schedule. I'm not certain but I think it compresses everything to save space, unlike RAID 1.

jmcslob · Jun 7, 2012, 07:05 PM

I've had problem with windows backup...as it will only allow you to bring back some files and settings if windows needs to be reinstalled...anything with a DRM or almost everything will have to be reinstalled as new...so if you want a mirror backup RAID1 is the way to go...

If it's not all that important then Windows backup is the way to go.

ERazer · Jun 7, 2012, 07:12 PM

i personally use acronis back up, i use spare HD for cloning once a month

i have raid0 and using RE4 drives

sttubs · Jun 7, 2012, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erocker

Is the system setup already (Windows installed?) If so, Windows Backup is very easy to use and I believe you can set it on a schedule. I'm not certain but I think it compresses everything to save space, unlike RAID 1.

The system is not built yet but it will be next week, doing a little advance homework about the backups.

sttubs · Jun 7, 2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmcslob

I've had problem with windows backup...as it will only allow you to bring back some files and settings if windows needs to be reinstalled...anything with a DRM or almost everything will have to be reinstalled as new...so if you want a mirror backup RAID1 is the way to go...

If it's not all that important then Windows backup is the way to go.

That's some good stuff to know.

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