Although I find Windows Vista Backup to be quite satisfactory for me, I have
also used a tool called SyncToy to make backups of specific files and
folders. You can find SyncToy at:
http://tinyurl.com/7dlru
"Raf" <Raf@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:
> 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:
> Quote:
>> 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:
>> >> 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 >>