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Old 09-28-2008   #1 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x64
 
 

Just a quick question I can't find an answer to !

I do not use the system restore feature so I disabled it as I make image backups of windows every week or so using vista backup image instead.
I read that you can disable volume showdow copy in services needed for the system restore feature, most sites say you should keep it enabled if you use MS backup services. But would that include making backup images of windows? I can't find a clear answer for this anywhere. Anyone know about this. Thanx

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Old 09-28-2008   #2 (permalink)


Windows 7 RC x64 Vista HP x86
 
 

Re: Just a quick question I can't find an answer to !

Hi Greeneggsandham,

the way I understand it is that Volume shadow copy is used by both the system restore and the backup system.

the only way to be sure would be to do your normal image backup then switch off the Volume shadow copy and see if this allows you to create another image. but that would probably be courting trouble if the systems are interlinked.
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Old 09-28-2008   #3 (permalink)


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Just a quick question I can't find an answer to !

Hi Greeneggsandham,

Yes, you will need to have the Volume Shadow Copy service in order to use the backup feature in Vista.

Shawn
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Old 09-30-2008   #4 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Just a quick question I can't find an answer to !

Thanx for the response, I was just curious as it's never made 100% clear when u read up about it.
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Old 09-30-2008   #5 (permalink)


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Just a quick question I can't find an answer to !

Your welcome Greeneggsandham.
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