Effective method for backing up and restoring a drive.
Effective method for backing up and restoring a drive.
You're exploring alternatives to restore your NVMe drive after reinstalling Windows. Since you're looking for a more stable solution, consider using Live Manjaro Linux or another lightweight distro that supports direct mounting of SSDs. These systems can help you avoid driver issues and provide a reliable environment for restoring files without relying on traditional backup tools.
I'm using Veeam here. It's a bootable tool for restoring backups. The free version works well for home or lab use. If you're running live, I can capture an image of the file using dd. It functions for me.
I've also learned about Clonezilla (Live USB) which handles everything I require. It can convert disks into image files, which is useful because I want my OS backup on the "D:" drive—like a HDD—and it even includes encryption. Veeam works well, but since I don’t use or own servers, it feels too advanced for my needs.