Recommendation for best Windows 10 best backup approach with SSDR

mikeatthebeach .

What is the Best Backup or process way Incase I need to fully restore All programs & Windows10 in case I get corrupted DAX after a Win10 update or unknown Issue Thanks in advance Mike WB6DJI

K2KXK

I use Acronis True Image.  I take a full (incremental) backup of my entire Win 10 system weekly.  I am running an extra one right now in case something goes wrong with the SDR 2.51 upgrade.  This has saved my **** more than a few times.  Whatever solution you decide on I STRONGLY  recommend testing the restore before you actually need it.  Many folks (including me) have slept well thinking they were backed up only to find a problem when they needed to restore.
73,
Ken

Travis Best

I do the same Acronis works great

Jim Gilliam

I use EasyUS to make image backups. My computer has an SD card slot and I make two image backups on the SD chip which I keep in the computer at such time I need a restore. Also use WintoUSB and run my computer on a thumb drive instead of the hard drive. Also use metered connection on my Ethernet adapter so I can control windows updates.

Geoff AB6BT

Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows and free option.

mikeatthebeach .

I guess the Standard Windows 10 Backup Is not enough within Windows 10 Is that a correct statement ? Mike

Geoff AB6BT

Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows is a great choice and it's free.

Edit: Sorry for the double (almost) post.

mikeatthebeach .

Did you do the one time purchase or Use the Acronis 1 year Advanced or Premium Subscription Plan which sounds like a Cloud Backup plan Mike

K2KXK

I did the 1 time purchase a while back.  I think I bought a 3 computer bundle so I can do my laptop and wife's computer as well.  I back up tp a 5 TB external hard drive.  I have thought about switching to cloud backup but haven't made the jump.  I fire in my office/shack would be catastrophic as I have no off site backup.

W9HH - Steve

Agree with Geoff - Perfect solution
Easy as pie to setup, free and does exactly what it's supposed to.
Will let you choose individual files to restore or the whole computer.

Larry _ NY8T

Windows 10 backup create a system image works excellent. I save my image to my D drive and a NAS Server Drive, 2 days ago I needed to restore my drive and it worked wonderfully by searching my drive and locating it to restore.

Ken Hansen

If your issue is around restoring after updates, I'd encourage you to look into "restore points" within windows. I second the recommendation to use Microsoft backup. I'd tell you to get a drive 2x the size of your primary drive and have windows backup use it exclusively.

Larry Benoit

Hi Mike, 

Windows 10 System Restore is one way of recovering from a botched installation resulting in corrupted drivers. This Windows 10 function is not usually enabled by default.  Here is a tutorial: 
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-system-restore-windows-10

I use Macrium Reflect Free to perform image backups and for cloning drives. The free version does not provide incremental file system backups. https://www.macrium.com/reflectfree
Macrium saved me once and a friend twice. 

Be sure to disconnect your external drive after you have copied a backup or image to it. In the event you are hit with ransomware your backup drive cannot be infected.  

73,
Larry KB1VFU

K2KXK

Hi Guys.  I have not had much luck correcting my DAX/Upgrade issues using Windows Restore.  While we are on the subject, I have had 1 or 2 BSODs when starting SSDR which has resulted in corrupted DAX and CAT drivers.  Only a full Windows restore has helped.  The problem may be caused by the fact that I start SSDR witth a script file which loads a bunch of related programs (Slicemaster, FRStacks, etc.)

mikeatthebeach .

I got Acronis True Image here and back backups On my PC before Field Day Need help in figuring how to create a Bootable Restore to a USB Drive After Field Day my WSJT for FT8 does not Work properly Any help appreciated Got TeamViewer here as well Mike WB6DJI

mikeatthebeach .

E-Mail me at my QRZ address Mike WB6DJI

mikeatthebeach .

I think FRS stack messed up things Since CAT control does not work If I select Flex6xxxx but Kenwood 2000 works partially for Freq control But messed up Other things for WSJT For FT8 Mike WB6DJI

wa4wab

Been using  Active@ Disk for over ten years, you can creat a stand alone bootable cd/dvd/usb ect.


http://www.lsoft.net/diskimage.aspx?gclid=CjwKCAjw0tHoBRBhEiwAvP1GFSA_THM6UrgeZ2D5OyQgCpI0eQjpqETd3W...

Dave - W6OVP

Since Acronis is machine specific I'm now using free AOMEI Backupper for more flexibility. Both work fine and are easy to use.

Buy a handful of SSD's for ~$25 each and rotate 3 or more of them with each computer in use. That's real cheap protection.

External drive docking station example:

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16817182145

Each of my HB computers has a built in SSD/HD docking station to change drives quickly. Makes life simpler.

Example: http://www.kingwin.com/kf-255-bk-2/

David Decoons, wo2x

Another vote for Acronis True Image. Great program!

Dave wo2x