Backup for XP Pro

> I've used Drive Image Pro 7 to do a complete backup and
> restore. I had problems with it, though. On the restore
> (actually in the backup) some of the Windows files were
> corrupt and after the restore the system would not
> start. I had to "repair" Windows using the install CD,
> but all seemed ok after that.
>
> I'm playing with the built-in Windows Backup (mainly
> Automated System Restore). I haven't actually restored
> yet so no verdict. I'm actually going to try and restore
> a backup to a different drive configuration and I'm not
> sure that will work.
>

> >-----Original Message-----
> >What is considered the best backup software for XP? I

> want to backup the OS,

> >installed software, settings and all my data and store

> it offsite. I just

> >bought a Pioneer DVR-105 (dvd 4x rewriter) to use. It's

> my understanding

> >that roughly one disk will hold 4.25 gb so I should be

> able to backup

> >everything on 2 disks.
> >
> >Has anyone heard of or used BackUp MyPC or DRIVE IMAGE

> 7? Does anyone have

> >another recommendation? Thanks for any ideas!
> >
> >
> >.
> >

> What is considered the best backup software for XP? I want to backup
> the OS, installed software, settings and all my data and store it
> offsite. I just bought a Pioneer DVR-105 (dvd 4x rewriter) to use.
> It's my understanding that roughly one disk will hold 4.25 gb so I
> should be able to backup everything on 2 disks.
>
> Has anyone heard of or used BackUp MyPC or DRIVE IMAGE 7? Does anyone
> have another recommendation? Thanks for any ideas!