The absolute best image backup I have used is Acronis True Image. The latest versions also support a "non-stop" image-backup mode that is very similar to the way that the excellent OSX Time Machine Backup works. For external hard drives I recommend Western Digital. They generally come with 2-3 year warranties on their externals and their customer service is Fantastic if you ever need to do a return, etc. Stay away from Lacie external hard drives -- STAY AWAY! -- They are awful, poor design and really terrible customer service. ~Kiernan Head Technician - Green Earth Computers www.greenearthcomputers.us greenearthcomputer at gmail.com 413-282-TECH On Sat, Nov 6, 2010 at 11:38 AM, Susanna Opper <susanna at shawenon.com> wrote: > ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. > ** If you did, we all thank you. > > > > I’ve been persuaded that copying my PC Vista disk is a good insurance plan. Macrium Reflect has been recommended, but someone I know has had a hard time with it. Recommendations for this program. . . something else? Also, any advice about the external hard drive I will have to purchase? Anything to avoid? > > > > As ever, many thanks, > > --Susanna > > > > ------------------------------------- > > Susanna Opper > > Shawenon Communications > > Our distinction is communicating your distinction > > 413-528-6494 > > susanna at shawenon.com > > www.shawenon.com > > Twitter: @SusannaOpper > > > > _______________________________________________ > Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net > Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net > > You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. > If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members > page on the Hidden Tech Web site. > http://www.hidden-tech.net/members >