That's what I'm after. I just dumped a ton of duplicate music files (about a GB - happens over time), and I don't want to have to repeat the...
Another thought... Would it be easier to delete the unaltered partition (on the backup drive) and then copy the newer updated one to the backup...
Just made some changes to the clone (now main HD) only instead of adding files I removed them. It's quite time consuming so I don't want to...
The clone looks good. I'm curious what you think of Ocster Backup - will try in it a couple days.
Let me know what you think.
Thx JC. Cloning seems like the easiest way to go. I found Ocster Backup Free 1.21 and it says it does incrementals. I'll find out a day or so...
Any reason not to clone the clone (new main drive) at this point? I figure this is a good start, as then the partitions on the 2 drives will match.
At times when traveling I might be off for a week or even a few. Not addicted enough yet for a laptop, but wouldn't want the weight anyway.
Unless I'm reading it wrong, Acronis (The Seagate ver) will backup specific partitions. Do you know if it's any better/worse, easier/more...
Now this sounds scary! :eek: Delete all my backup data? How about if I leave it intact and slide the backup(s) into a partition that has space?...
Sounds like I just need to look at the software and familiarise myself w/ it. Probably won't have time until Fri. I'll report my findings then. So...
My backup already has 5 partitions (it's the orig HD).
That's no problem, as chances are others are watching and learning, which is what it's all about. That's why us chatting offline isn't...
Sounds like this might be the ticket. If you had to go hunting for it - Thx, I appreciate it. As I said most of my files don't change, only...
Sounds like you know quite a bit more than me, which is why I'm asking. I was referencing what Pete said, as opposed to suggesting that it's...
Got it. Here's the deal... Pete, who's a staffer here (WindowsBBS) suggested having a backup drive that is identical to my main drive and...
Talk me through this again. You're saying I should hook both drives up, and do a backup using Files__11-05-09 for a files backup. And this will...
Another thought. I want to have a backup drive in the event anything happens I can just clone or copy the backup and I'm up and running again w/...
Not sure I got all that. If I keep the orig then the partitions don't match between the 2 drives. I would think eventually this would be an...
Did it the long way - repartitioned the (clone) drive. Everything seems fine - running on it now. I let it wk while I slept. I'm now thinking...
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