Troubleshoot How do I use AOMEI and which BACKUP option is best?

[JakeXPMan]

Briefly explain your current issue(s)

Initilizing don't move and freezes up when I cancel it.

Steps taken to resolve, but have been unsuccessful

None, gave up.

Trying to use AOMEI backupper, I never backed up before, and have no idea what i tried to do (it didn't work), and do I need ISO image or can I try something else on AOMEI? .....

My reason for needing a backup, is not for my data... I have that on DVD's already, what I want is for tweaking windows, registry tweaks, uninstalling and installing a new free Anti-Virus, etc.

but I want backup before doing this, in case of problems in these future actions.

How many GB's do these backups take? MY HD is 108 GBs capacity and 46GB remain.

If I cannot figure this out, even with help... I'll put trust in the system restore points.

 

[Welldone]

Please follow frogboy's post

You have to create a restore disk(USB or DVD) to restore the backup image,irrespective of the backup software you use since restore can't be done from the OS.

@JakeXPMan Feel free to ask any doubts before proceeding with the image creation/restore.

 

[frogboy]

Click new backup.

Click disk backup.

Click select disks to backup.

Select destination. Then start backup after choosing the destination.

 

[donetao]

Very nice my fiend! Good luck and thanks!

 

[Welldone]

@frogboy It would be nice if you can guide the OP on how to create restore disk and how to restore the backup image as well

 

[frogboy]

Create Bootable media.

 

[JakeXPMan]

Please follow frogboy's post

You have to create a restore disk(USB or DVD) to restore the backup image,irrespective of the backup software you use since restore can't be done from the OS.

The USB I have is 8GB.

I do think I have some spare DVD data discs?

I can't seem to find how large the actual size of an ISO Image will be, strange.

Windows XP (sp3) OS.

 

[frogboy]

To restore just boot from the USB created and follow the prompts. Cannot do screenshots of that sorry.

 

[Welldone]

The USB I have is 8GB.

I do think I have some spare DVD data discs?

I can't seem to find how large the actual size of an ISO Image will be, strange.

Windows XP (sp3) OS.

Could you post a screenshot of disk management/partition structure?
http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers...indows-xp,-vista,-7-or-8-to-manage-hard-drive

 

[Sr. Normal]

Expanding the excellent @frogboy information :

If you not have an external hard drive , you have to create a partition for your backup destination.

You can configure email notifications , Schedule ...

It is really complete , if a little slow . Very important , you can create a recovery CD

 

[donetao]

Hi It's all there. It just requires a little effort to learn the program. Macrium Reflect is much easier, but AOMEI seems to have more bells and whistles. You have to understand what a back up image of your OS is and what it does first!!
I'll be still now. You have some excellent help. I will just observe and learn!

 

[frogboy]

The USB I have is 8GB.

I do think I have some spare DVD data discs?

I can't seem to find how large the actual size of an ISO Image will be, strange.

Windows XP (sp3) OS.

If you backup to disks do not create USB create boot media to a disk also.

 

[Welldone]

Post a screenshot like this one

Spoiler: Click Spoiler to see the Screenshot

 

[JakeXPMan]

Expanding the excellent @frogboy information :

If you not have an external hard drive , you have to create a partition for your backup destination.

Attached the C and D drive... the d drive is windows system files.

 

[Welldone]

@JakeXPMan You need to shrink the Windows volume and create a new partition for saving the backup image.If you don't mind,i can help you via TeamViewer.Please install TeamViewer and PM me your ID and password..

 

[JakeXPMan]

@JakeXPMan You need to shrink the Windows volume and create a new partition for saving the backup image.If you don't mind,i can help you via TeamViewer.Please install TeamViewer and PM me your ID and password..

Oh I get it

So it is possible with my HD space, with a compression/shrink and partition?

 

[Rus Anca]

The lates version you can found here:http://malwaretips.com/threads/aomei-backupper-v-2-2-0-released.39573/

 

[Welldone]

Oh I get it

So it is possible with my HD space, with a compression/shrink and partition?

Yes,read this http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/shrink-and-extend-ntfs-volumes-in-windows/

 

[frogboy]

Yes from experience it will shrink down to most likely less than 35Gigs at a guess with a normal compression rate.

 

[JakeXPMan]

@JakeXPMan Please install TeamViewer and PM me your ID and password..

Team Viewer Full, Quick Support or Host ?