What backup software do you use

[Toby]

I have a 200 Gb Maxtor OneTouch external hard drive that I use as my primary backup.

I just plug it in, turn it on, push the button and go to bed. When not in use I leave it disconnected so a huge power surge can't get to it, and in case of evac due to impending big hurricane I just toss it in my duffle bag with my laptop and get the hell outta Dodge.

[MrYum]

Originally Posted by Toby

I have a 200 Gb Maxtor OneTouch external hard drive that I use as my primary backup.

I just plug it in, turn it on, push the button and go to bed. When not in use I leave it disconnected so a huge power surge can't get to it, and in case of evac due to impending big hurricane I just toss it in my duffle bag with my laptop and get the hell outta Dodge.

That sounds very similar to my plan

Only difference is I use Ghost to create the backup image on the external drive

[troy]

Only difference is I use Ghost to create the backup image on the external drive

Thats how I did it MtYum, it worked great.

I looked at "Windows Live OneCare" Jim, looks good only you get virus scan and firewall witch I already have and happy with.

NTI Shadow looks good thanks Lemmy its a lot cheaper then NovaBACKUP. Does it also have a disaster recovery?

[Lemmy]

Originally Posted by troy

NTI Shadow looks good thanks Lemmy its a lot cheaper then NovaBACKUP. Does it also have a disaster recovery?

Depends on what you mean. I don't think it can create a mirror of your entire HD, it just copies the files that you have defined.