This is a different David here but I thought I would have a go at answering your question.
An "image" copies all of your hard disc including registry settings windows system files, even temporary files. When you restore an image you delete all of the current contents of your drive and replace it with the restored image. It effectively takes your computer back in time to a previous state. Typically a restore takes you out of Windows and the next time you boot it will be your previous image that loads. However any data files that you have created since the image will be lost. I think an image should be taken as soon as possible after getting a new PC when you are happy with it. You can then always go back to this state. So I think the best advice is to have 2 sorts of backup. 1. An image system backup. You should do this as soon as you have a stable system with all the software you need installed. Norton Ghost, Image for Windows should do this for you. 2. A data backup done at least weekly. This should include all your documents, media files and emails etc. Also any new programs you have bought. Karen's Replicator is great for this. So you have 2 sorts of security. If you need to recall an accidentally deleted or corrupted file - just use your data backup that Karen's replicator has done for you. If you have more serious problems with your system you can restore from an old image and you can still have your data files to add back in. You may then have to run various Windows updates to "catch up" but you will know that you always have a stable system to turn to in case of any problems. Regards David Griffith -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jason smith Sent: Monday, 10 March 2008 07:44 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Regarding disk imaging programs Hi David, I am going to buy myself an external hard drive, as I want to copy the information I have on my main hard drive, so I don't lose everything in the event of a system crash. Can you please tell me, what is the difference between using an imaging software like the one you speak of in your message, and using a program like Karen's replicator which is on your site? I am a bit confused, as to which would be best to go with. thanks Jason ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Ferrin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 10:43 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Regarding disk imaging programs > Full restore completely. I got it the way I wanted it and ran the > imaging program, so now there is a set of recovery DVD disks for this system. > David Ferrin > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Alan & Terrie Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 7:30 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Regarding disk imaging programs > > >> David >> >> Thanks, been hoping you would try this soon. I think what would make >> good sense is to set a system up the way one wants clean an then run >> this image program so that down the road it would be easy to start >> fresh without having to install everything piece by piece. Did it >> carry over all registration #'s etc >> >> thanks >> Al >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David >> Ferrin >> Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 3:15 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: [Blind-Computing] Regarding disk imaging programs >> >> >> I took Image For Windows out for a test last evening after creating a >> full backup of my system. I've done backups before but this time let >> it go far enough to show me if it was going to work or not. I left >> the DVD in the drive and rebooted the computer and Image ran kicked >> out the disk and asked for the final disk in the backup. So as a >> result it works as advertised without sited assistance it is possible >> to reload your hard drive. >> David Ferrin >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "aiden gardiner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 2:40 PM >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Regarding the computer >> >> >>> Exactly what i would've said. the only problem is, I never practise >>> what i preech, so more often than not, my machine goes down and i >>> lose everything. >>> That's why I asked about the drive imaging programs. >>> >>> Aiden >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "David Griffith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 6:36 PM >>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Regarding the computer >>> >>> >>>> This could be so many things that it may be difficult to give advice. >>>> Overheating - video card conflict - hard disc - corrupt >>>> installations etc. >>>> >>>> The first thing to check is whether you are getting any >>>> diagnostics from Microsoft. Are you getting a message saying >>>> something like "send error report?". If so then allow an error >>>> report to be sent and see if you are invited to look at a web page >>>> for further advice. This may give you an indication of whether it >>>> is hardware related and what hardware is involved. >>>> >>>> Going into Safe Mode will sometimes mysteriously let windows >>>> repair itself but as no drivers are loaded you will get no speech. >>>> If you can see a bit you might be able to manage. Basically you >>>> will get a screen saying you are in safe mode. You need to press >>>> enter to clear this window. Press windows key cursor up once, press >>>> enter and then R and hopefully Windows will restart out of safe >>>> mode into normal start-up with perhaps a more stable setup if you >>>> are lucky. >>>> >>>> You could try this for a start. There may not be an easy solution >>>> and a restore windows may be necessary. If I were you I would make >>>> absolutely sure that I had backups made of absolutely everything >>>> you need in case your problems is a hard disc on the way out. >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> >>>> David >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Samuel >>>> Rodrigues >>>> Sent: Sunday, 09 March 2008 18:16 >>>> To: Undisclosed-Recipient:; >>>> Subject: [Blind-Computing] Regarding the computer >>>> >>>> Friends, >>>> If you have any idea please help me. >>>> My computer always nower days is regularly crashing. >>>> When I am doing some work, it automatically crashes. >>>> I have no idea, since I have I guess much fast capacity of ram. >>>> I have a compack computer with 1 GBRAM and 160GB hard disk. >>>> Today, it showed, insert the disk to boot the computer. >>>> But I tried after 5 minutes, and I managed opening it. >>>> Once again it crashed, and the same problem, and there were 3 >>>> obtions 1. >>>> Normal start up mode. >>>> 2. Safe mode using command. >>>> 3. Safe mode using network. >>>> I did not know what to choose, and I just choose, normal and >>>> hopefully it started. >>>> What precausions do I need to take? >>>> Is there any way that I can do some thing? >>>> I have 6 drives, and A lot of data, and I wouldn't preffering >>>> formating that. >>>> So what could I do? >>>> If you have any idea, please suggest me. >>>> Thanks >>>> With regards >>>> Samuel. >>>> Email: >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> skype: >>>> kr.samuel >>>> Tel: 918387269932 >>>> Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: >>>> http://www.jaws-users.com >>>> Address for the list archives: >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the >>>> subject or body of a blank message to: >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> Use the following form in order to contact the management team 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