I am just curious what you guys use for imaging software? I usually use acronis image but lately version 2019-2021 it takes multiple hours for some reason on a SSD with only 170 of data on it. I tried macrium reflect which lasts for 20 minutes and then my PC turns off. This is the reason I am asking the question. Your opinions are welcomed. TIA
I want to image my win 10 laptop and I would like to know if it is ok to use the laptop when it is being imaged instead of using a LIVE version of the software? Thx
Imo, having a dormant Windows is better to prevent stuck files or processes to stop the imaging process, i.e., use a f live bootable version of the software!
Yep, I agree with this. If you want a 1 to 1 clone, build something like an Acronis boot USB and hook up an external drive, duplicate your system offline. If you really bork your system to the point there is no hope of recovery you can literally take that external drive, swap it into your system and it will be back to the exact point you duplicated it, no need to restore anything.
yes install acronis and make a copy live https://forums.mydigitallife.net/th...e-activation-patch.56395/page-65#post-1664866
Thx but i already have macrium reflect 8 on my laptop. So it is ok to use laptop when image software is imaging?
I use Drive Snapshot which can be used with windows running, but as mentioned, it takes like 3 minutes to do a full image and I wouldnt recommend to use the computer while this process is running.