"Patrick Keenan" <test@dev.null> wrote in message
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> "Andiez" <andiez@verizonremove.net> wrote in message
> news:RAw9j.3814$qv1.170@trndny01...
>>I am considering purchasing Acronis True Image to copy my files on XP to
>>another computer. This will give me a backup that is ready to go in case
>>of a breakdown. Before I try True Image I have a question. Will it allow
>>my other computer to boot, and if yes, how do I avoid the problem of using
>>a registered XP on two different computers?
>>
>> Andie Z
>
>
> First, there *is* a free trial version of TrueImage, so you can check for
> yourself to verify that it meets your requirements without actually
> spending the money and perhaps getting the wrong version.
>
> Second, imaging in the way you want, where one image is transferred to
> another system, is really only valid if both systems are physically
> identical. If they aren't, you're going to have problems depending on
> the degree of difference. The system may not boot at all, or various
> hardware may not function because incorrect drivers are installed. This
> may require a repair install.
>
> Third, you may well experience activation or WGA failures this way, unless
> I misunderstand your question. Essentially, it looks like you're asking
> about transferring an XP license, at least temporarily. This license
> transfer is really only supported with a *retail* license, not an OEM
> license.
>
> If the hardware is different, you should install to the backup system and
> image it. If you're trying to create a quick-restore image for the event
> of hardware failure, but can't rely on the replacement system being
> hardware-identical, or even don't know what the hardware will be because
> you don't have the system now, you may need to modify your approach, and
> TrueImage Home may not be appropriate - you may need another version.
> And you may need extra things like Acronis SnapDeploy *and*
> UniversalDeploy, which apparently lets you account for hardware
> differences. I'll suggest that you download the manuals for these
> kinds of products and see if they'll help.
>
> Alternately, if you need a backup system, it might be prudent to just get
> it, configure it with the basic apps, and set it aside. Take backups of
> your data. In the event you need to use the backup system, you'll only
> need to restore the data, and you'll be ready to go in a short time.
>
> HTH
> -pk
>
I have the second system on my network. I really am looking for a simple
way to transfer or copy my data from system 1 to system 2. Then if I have a
malfunction on system 1, I can just use system 2. I quite often use both at
the same time, but copying from system 1 to system 2 on a daily or even
weekly seems to be a pain. I would like it to be automatic, like my RAID 1
that I have on both systems.
Andie Z