Third party backup vs Windows 10 system backup

L.M · 05. Sep 2016, 07:21 PM

Forgive my ignorance and may I ask:

What are the advantages of using a third party backup & system restore app like Paragon, instead of the Windows 10 system backup tools?

L.M

Remah · 05. Sep 2016, 11:36 PM

Personally, there is one main advantage: speed which means less time.

The backup and restore processes take less time. Windows Backup and Restore and its predecessors have traditionally much slower.

Using the programs will save you time because it is easier to setup the options exactly the way you want them. Then when you have to restore, you have way more options for restoring just the files or images that you need.

L.M · 06. Sep 2016, 01:24 AM

Thanks Remah.

trainman261 · 06. Sep 2016, 12:27 PM

I'd suggest you try the two and compare. I personally use the built-in backup and restore on Windows 7. I can't really complain about speed - on the other hand, I don't know how quickly other backup programs take. The first backup will generally take longer anyway. When I had a 320GB HDD in my system, backups would usually take an hour or two - although I was only running it once a week there. Now I have a 1TB SSD and backup daily, and it regularly takes around 20-25 minutes, while every once in a while it takes a couple of hours when it creates a new backup set or backup image.

J_L · 06. Sep 2016, 09:49 PM

For your data outside of the system drive/partition (which I assume you're imaging), Windows File History can be very useful if you have the space.

Personally I use that..

L.M · 06. Sep 2016, 10:43 PM

#4 - #5

Thanks fellows for your advices.
I was enticed to take advantage of the Paragon free offer in the review by rhiannon despite my very limited computer skills.
In the past I kept backing up my documents, music, photos files in an external HHD by copy and paste.
Obviously the backup tools, both Windows and third party have a much larger scope wich I'm trying to learn and implement.

L.M

Mike D · 18. Mar 2017, 10:56 PM

On this topic, I need to have a full system backup for my XP machine (yep, have all files and emails covered, but not apps for a system restore as such) but just want a full backup to a new external drive from which I can restore

I have Genie timeline 9,and can get my hands on the free versions of AOMEI and Comodo

In the opinion of others, which is the best and easiest to use even if it's a different application?

Thank you

Mike

kendall.a · 19. Mar 2017, 02:51 PM

I am a big fan of Macrium Reflect. It has a free version which is excellent. I happen to use the paid version, but many, many people use the free version. It is one of the fastest and most reliable imaging apps available. I strongly encourage you to consider giving Macrium Reflect a try.

Here are a couple articles that you might find useful:

http://www.techsupportalert.com/cont...-or-synchroniz

http://www.techsupportalert.com/best...g-software.htm

Mike D · 20. Mar 2017, 04:06 AM

Thanks for that ... appreciated muchly

Mike

Burn-IT · 20. Mar 2017, 04:01 PM

Try looking for a DISK IMAGE package as well as a backup package.
Even a Linux based one will do the job since you really should be using a bootable stand-alone solution.
I happened to get the True Image deal when it was on GiveAway of the Day and run that from a bootable USB.

05. Sep 2016, 07:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
L.M Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 168	Third party backup vs Windows 10 system backup Forgive my ignorance and may I ask: What are the advantages of using a third party backup & system restore app like Paragon, instead of the Windows 10 system backup tools? L.M

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Remah Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,741	Personally, there is one main advantage: speed which means less time. The backup and restore processes take less time. Windows Backup and Restore and its predecessors have traditionally much slower. Using the programs will save you time because it is easier to setup the options exactly the way you want them. Then when you have to restore, you have way more options for restoring just the files or images that you need. __________________ Better to light a candle ... than to curse the darkness.

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J_L Co-Author, Best Free Security List Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,003	For your data outside of the system drive/partition (which I assume you're imaging), Windows File History can be very useful if you have the space. Personally I use that.. Last edited by MidnightCowboy; 07. Sep 2016 at 07:17 AM. Reason: Promotion of commercial product removed as per site rules

18. Mar 2017, 10:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mike D Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 27	On this topic, I need to have a full system backup for my XP machine (yep, have all files and emails covered, but not apps for a system restore as such) but just want a full backup to a new external drive from which I can restore I have Genie timeline 9,and can get my hands on the free versions of AOMEI and Comodo In the opinion of others, which is the best and easiest to use even if it's a different application? Thank you Mike Last edited by MidnightCowboy; 18. Mar 2017 at 11:09 PM.

19. Mar 2017, 02:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
kendall.a Been Here Since the Begin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 2,346	I am a big fan of Macrium Reflect. It has a free version which is excellent. I happen to use the paid version, but many, many people use the free version. It is one of the fastest and most reliable imaging apps available. I strongly encourage you to consider giving Macrium Reflect a try. Here are a couple articles that you might find useful: http://www.techsupportalert.com/cont...-or-synchroniz http://www.techsupportalert.com/best...g-software.htm __________________ Been here since the beginning.

06. Sep 2016, 01:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
L.M Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 168	Thanks Remah.

06. Sep 2016, 12:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
trainman261 Editor (Android) Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 225	I'd suggest you try the two and compare. I personally use the built-in backup and restore on Windows 7. I can't really complain about speed - on the other hand, I don't know how quickly other backup programs take. The first backup will generally take longer anyway. When I had a 320GB HDD in my system, backups would usually take an hour or two - although I was only running it once a week there. Now I have a 1TB SSD and backup daily, and it regularly takes around 20-25 minutes, while every once in a while it takes a couple of hours when it creates a new backup set or backup image.

06. Sep 2016, 10:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
L.M Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 168	#4 - #5 Thanks fellows for your advices. I was enticed to take advantage of the Paragon free offer in the review by rhiannon despite my very limited computer skills. In the past I kept backing up my documents, music, photos files in an external HHD by copy and paste. Obviously the backup tools, both Windows and third party have a much larger scope wich I'm trying to learn and implement. L.M

20. Mar 2017, 04:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mike D Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 27	Thanks for that ... appreciated muchly Mike

20. Mar 2017, 04:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Burn-IT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 556	Try looking for a DISK IMAGE package as well as a backup package. Even a Linux based one will do the job since you really should be using a bootable stand-alone solution. I happened to get the True Image deal when it was on GiveAway of the Day and run that from a bootable USB. Last edited by Burn-IT; 20. Mar 2017 at 04:10 PM.

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