After reading most of this topic, I don't even know why I'm wasting my time posting here.
I'm old, grumpy and no-one listens to me anyway.
I was developing Data Backup scenarios for persons, Corporations, and even Banks, before Windows, and LONG before either of the two programs, the object of this topic, were ever even dreamed of.
Since 1997, my Backup/Restore program of choice has been "Ghost". I was working in a small PC Shop where we used Ghost to clone old and small HD's to new and Larger HD's. I've always liked simple and well written software. Ghost filled the bill. And, Ghost never failed!
Over the decades, I've tried (or at least looked at), many other so-called backup programs, including the two that are the subject of this thread. And, from the standpoint of a Computer Professional, I've found them all seriously "Wanting".
To be safe and effective, a Backup/Restore program Must Not reside on the system being backed up.
Because, it's rendered inert when that system is corrupted, damaged, or missing. Like when the PC in question has been stolen.
That happened to me, years ago, when I came home from work one day, and found I'd been robbed, and my entire computer system was GONE. My PC was easily replaced but what about my years accumulation of data files? Well, that was safely backed up on CD's that were safely hidden away, along with Ghost, on Floppy Disk, and CD. Within a day, I had my system totally restored and back in operation.
And, back when doing a Defrag of ones HD was the thing to do, I found that I could do A Ghost Backup followed immediately by a Ghost Restore, for the perfect Defrag.
Ok, I've said my say, and I'm done here. Time for my weekly Ghost backup.
Y'all have a great day now, Y'hear? And, Happy Mother's Day.
