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    Automating Backup for non-tech user

    I have downloaded the trial version of Acronis as that seems like the most popular and it seems easy to set-up so far after figuring out the menus/options. I have set up 2 automated backups to start with, a disk back-up on a 3 day cycle and and file backup of her user data on a 3 day cycle so...
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    Automating Backup for non-tech user

    I have downloaded the user guide for Acronis which told convinced me to try the trial version of Acronis and it seems easy to set-up so far after figuring out the menus/options. I have set up 2 automated backups to start with, a disk back-up on a 3 day cycle and and file backup of her user...
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    Automating Backup for non-tech user

    Thanks for the reply, I'll check them out. The time I set up a backup process was in Windows 95 with a tape, so I'm hoping it will be a bit easier now.
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    Automating Backup for non-tech user

    A new computer for my wife and she feels she should have a backup after the last one failed with a faulty disk. Seems like a good idea as the cost/benefit/speed of backup now makes it worthwhile. After getting totally confused looking at the inbuilt Windows facilities I think I need some...