Similar Storage Recovery Plan This solution replicates data for safe backup.
Similar Storage Recovery Plan This solution replicates data for safe backup.
Sure, you can create a full backup of your PC by cloning the drive. This way, you’ll have an exact copy that you can restore if needed. You could use a NAS with virtual drives to simulate additional storage options, or connect an external hard drive for a physical backup.
My top choice, even though it costs money, is Acronis True Image. http://www.acronis.com/en-us/personal/pc-backup If you're looking for something free, here are some options I've tried: CloneZilla: http://clonezilla.org ShadowCopy: http://www.runtime.org/shadow-copy.htm MacriumReflect: http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.aspx
I noticed a clone option in the Windows 7 backup tool. That feature could be useful for now, but I understand your situation with an older system—Windows XP.
If you're using Windows 7 or 8.X, this approach might suit your needs: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/4241/how-...windows-7/ http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/7702/rest...ge-backup/ Keep in mind these tools generate a disk image that must be transferred to another storage device, not a complete OS copy on the new drive. I've applied this technique to swap an outdated HDD for a SSD without reinstalling.
It's interesting that no one has mentioned it before, but AOMEI Backupper fits all your needs. It handles full image scheduling and sequential backups for drives, storing them either locally or on a network. The standard Windows backup app doesn't support network device backups unless you use a premium version like Pro or Ultimate.
I also use an ai backup tool. Now it offers both free and paid options. The free one works well for me.