Windows native backup and restore

Helo
I have Acronis and have read it is conflicting with Win 7 with some drivers.
Also, it would be nice to not have to use third party.
What is your opinion of the thinking that the native backup and restore is very slow.?
I used Macrium and it was good.
My question is, for one who only backs up a full system image occasionally, is the Win 7 native program fast enough or does it live up to its name as being very slow. I would go with it if it had adequate speed.
I could restore my Acronis to last June so it would be free of clutter, than image with the Win 7 native program. I'd like some input before I download and uninstall etc.
Thank you
Peter

Folks here will have different opinions, but Acronis is more versatile and will allow for different drive configurations. The Windows Backup is fairly well set so it will back up exactly what you imaged as far as drive configuration.

I only use the Windows Backup and have had very few problems. I also use a USB 3.0 external drive which speeds thing up quite a bit.

But you could always try the Windows Backup and see for yourself. Since you already have experience with Acronis, you could compare.

I sense Win 7 might be slow when you mention usb3.
I have a WD 2T drive with usb but it also says firewire; then there are 2 other similar ports.
I use the usb as I do ot know what the others are. If esta or firewire made a big difference I should get a cable.

I guess it would not hurt to perform a test with Win 7 and if ok I would not need third party.
Thank you for your ideas.

Free Macrium is a winner. I use it since years and never had any problems. Have done at least 50 successful recoveries on my systems and friend's systems.

Windows7 native imaging is a dog. Has no function and half of the time it does not work. I have bailed out several people who had a perfectly valid VHD but could not recover.

I used to use Macrium and never had a chance to restore but liked the interface.
Do you use the rescue disc to restore an image or just the program.

I've used Acronis for years and regard it as the most reliable and powerful backup tool on the market. Like all forms of insurance you only realise its worth when things go belly up but when it does then you're glad you got the best cover.

Originally Posted by Peterr

I used to use Macrium and never had a chance to restore but liked the interface.
Do you use the rescue disc to restore an image or just the program.

I use the WinPE CD and it always works. You can download the .iso from my Skydrive. Burn that to CD (e.g. with ImgBurn). Saves you a couple of hours download of the WAIK if you produce it yourself.

Originally Posted by whs

I use the WinPE CD and it always works. You can download the .iso from my Skydrive. Burn that to CD (e.g. with ImgBurn). Saves you a couple of hours download of the WAIK if you produce it yourself.

>>I have Acronis with two system images. I keep one from way back and a more current one.
My sensitive data is on 2 different flash drives which I update weekly. I set boot order and boot from my recscue disc. Acronis has always worked that way.

Please explain," You can download the .iso from my Skydrive. Burn that to CD (e.g. with ImgBurn). Saves you a couple of hours download of the WAIK if you produce it yourself.[/QUOTE] Would that benefit my current situation?
Thank you

I use Acronis TI 2010 without problems. I run it from the CD. I think you can boot Acronis from the CD and run it without actually installing it. If you login at Acronis they have updated ISOs for the boot CD and Program itself.
Joe

Originally Posted by Joe S

I use Acronis TI 2010 without problems. I run it from the CD. I think you can boot Acronis from the CD and run it without actually installing it. If you login at Acronis they have updated ISOs for the boot CD and Program itself.
Joe

>>I have build 5.026 TI Home 2010.
I used to update etc but ran into issues.
Now I have a build and all that has not failed me so I stick with it. I boot from the rescue disc each time I need to restore.
I guess you could remove the program and relieve the pc of yet another weight but I don't know how you would set up backups etc.. I am afraid to move a checker on the board for fear of disrupting anything. I can only hope my success with retores continues.