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Do you have trouble thinking of the best methods to backup your hard drives?
Well, hard drive backup does make for an interesting topic – so that’s why
this article is here.
In this article, we’ll look at three of the best methods to backup hard
drives and give you peace of mind, knowing your precious data is safe and
sound. Let's get started right away ...
Method 1:
Create A Drive Image
The first approach to hard
drive backup is to use a good backup software to create a disk image. Why is
this one of the best methods to backup hard drives? Well, because it is a
tried and tested method and all the big corporations use this approach as
the standard.
A drive image is nothing but a detailed representation of every bit and byte
in your hard disk. Once you create a drive image, you’re free to restore it
to any hard drive you want. PC just crashed? No problem. Restore the drive
image into a new hard drive. I like to create a drive image just after
installing a clean version of Windows XP. This allows me to restore and
revert to a clean hard disk image in case some virus or malware affects my
PC.
Norton Ghost is one of the best products in the industry for creating a
drive image. I’ve used it since the days of DOS, and it has proven time
and again to be at the top of its game. The latest version supports Windows
XP and incremental backups – meaning you can create on drive image snapshot
and keep adding changes to it.
Acronis True Image is a competing product which has garnered many awards
too. I haven’t tried it out, but I certainly will, since many people have
raved about its performance and ease-of-use.
Method 2:
Backup To Another Hard Drive, CD or DVD
Another ‘best method’ to backup hard drives is to use
another hard drive. What do I mean by another hard drive? Well, you can
simply copy your existing important data to another hard disk in desktop PC.
Another approach is to get an
external portable hard drive and copy your stuff there.
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Of course, you should understand that there are risks. The second hard drive
that you backup to may also fail. Some alternatives are to use CD and DVD
media for backups as they are much less likely to fail compared to hard
drives.
Method 3: Use
An Online Backup Service
Using an online backup service
is also fast becoming one of the best methods to backup hard drives.
Essentially, these services allow you to store gigabytes of data online for
a fee.
The huge advantage of online
backup services is that they are resilient to disaster and theft. If you
were to backup stuff on your own, then in the event of disaster or theft,
you lose everything. Online backup services, however, have huge, clustered
servers that are designed to withstand such calamities.
The downside of online backup services would be the cost. However, these are
fast coming down.
Xdrive is a great online backup service, with the one of the most
competitive rates around .
It is extremely popular for storage of photos, music and videos amongst the
younger crowd. Do check it out if you’re looking for an online solution to
your backup problems.
Conclusion
Hopefully, this article has
shown you the best methods to backup your hard drive. Try applying any one
of the above methods the next time you feel you need to backup data. If you
backup data in the above ways on a regular basis, I can guarantee you’ll
have a much smoother computing experience.
A simple definition of a hard drive
Provides a concise definition of a hard drive for those just starting out in
the world of computers.
Check out these free tutorials on PC hardware
This article lists some of the best free tutorials on PC hardware available
on the Net.
How to build a gaming PC for just $1000
Learn how to build a gaming PC with only $1000. Great for the budget gamer.
Learn how to install desktop memory
This guide will show you how to install desktop memory correctly into your
computer.
A good basic introduction to the world of CPU overclocking
Learn how CPU overclocking works and how you can make it work in your
system.
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Besides showing you instructions for installing hardware components, this video
also includes great tips like how to create boot disks, configure your BIOs or
format a hard drive.
Where to Buy Computer Parts Online
TigerDirect.com is always my first stop for purchasing computer parts
online. This store offers a huge variety of computer parts and deals suitable
for all budgets.
Backup Your Hard Disk Easily
Acronis True Image
allows you to create an image of your hard disk drive, including the operating
system, applications, user settings and user data. You can then use this image
to restore your PC to a previous working state without any reinstallation.
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