Totally agree with Blue Max. What a shame! The backup SW that comes with
Windows Vista is terrible! I just want to do a weekly backup of some project
folders from my notebook to my file's server and I can't...
"Blue Max" wrote:
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> Thanks, Tim, I will look into that product. However, what a shame!
> Microsoft inevitable shoots themselves in the foot and forces users to third
> party products. The old backup was basic, but pretty decent. Using this
> little gem, it appears that I can't even do a quick backup of a critical
> project folder nor can I make a backup of several folders to a device that
> doesn't have enough room to backup all folders. What a cryin' shame.
>
>
> "Tim" <tim@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:ugGZpie1HHA.536@xxxxxx Quote:
> > Blue Max wrote: Quote:
> >> Isn't there a way to get the old backup interface? The default backup
> >> wizard is too inflexible and leaves the user in the dark as to what is
> >> happening. We don't know exactly what is being backed up or where! How
> >> do we get to an advanced interface for the Windows Vista Backup so that
> >> we can choose specific drives, folders, and files and specify where they
> >> will be backed up, etcetera?
> > Nope...I want the "old backup interface" as well. You need to go 3rd party
> > to get that functionality. Many people here like Acronis True Image. You
> > can check it out at www.acronis.com.
> >
> > Tim >