Re: Apologies for redundant question here: How do I protect against total shutdown? -- I need the backup, restore process, etc.

[Kari Eveli lexitec@xxxxxxxx]

Hi Jay,

> How do I protect against total shutdown where I lost all data and have
> to re-install all my programs?  I think there may be new processes that
> make it easier than in the past.


You have been given good advice. Carl's suggestion of using restore
points is easy and effective in keeping the system up and running in
case of an unexpected hiccup. A restore disk should be there, too. But
given the complexity of modern computer setups, I think a continuous
total backup solution is a must. I use Acronis TrueImage, and it has
saved my day quite a few times in the past. If you are willing to take
the plunge, you need a big secondary or external hard disk to store your
daily backups (while convenient, I would not trust this to cloud only).
You need an Acronis boot CD which you make with the software, in case
your system becomes unbootable and you need to revert to a previous
version. You need to set up an automatic backup schedule to take care of
your daily backups. I would recommend making an Acronis secure zone on
the backup disk. This gives you more protection against virus attacks
and inadvertent deletes. I would also recommend making another total
backup on another external media not normally connected to your computer
or the cloud. Finally, it is important to spend some time studying the
software as using it correctly can make or break your backups.


Best regards,

Kari Eveli
LEXITEC Book Publishing (Finland)
lexitec@xxxxxxxx

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