pc image clone/restore from USB key

Discussion in 'Software' started by thetokyoproject, Jul 25, 2007.

  1. thetokyoproject

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    i'd like a way to back up a PC image onto USB key and restoring when required from that image.

    is there any software (licenced or open source) that can do this?

    thanks.
     
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  2. BosonMichael
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    Any imaging software that can see the USB key as a drive should be able to image to and from that drive. Obviously, you'll have to ensure that the key is big enough to store the data...
     
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  3. Spilly

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    Acronis

    Licensed but you can down load a free trial from the Acronis web site.
     
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  4. thetokyoproject

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    so you can just boot from USB key for example if the existing OS is dead and load the PC image on that way? i never uite understood this imaging business.

    thanks for the acronis recommendation. i'll give the demo a try.
     
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  5. BosonMichael
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    Depends completely on the imaging program. Some will merely let you store images on USB. Others may let you boot directly from USB, while others may require a bootable CD/DVD.
     
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