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| | backup suggestions? I'm using Windows backup in Vista ultimate for scheduled backups to a shared hard drive on a Linksys NAS. After an initial full backup, I'm using the option for new and updated files to be added to the backup. The same setup is in place on a total of 3 computers in my home. The problem is the size of the backup is growing continuously. Can someone recommend a strategy for complete automation in a manner that overwrites older backups after a certain number of cycles? I also have Windows Onecare but it will only backup unattended if an administrator is logged in at the time. That's true despite storing the administrator user ID/password in the backup setup. (DUMB DUMB DUMB DUMB DUMB DUMB ...). Windows backup saves the administrator ID/PW as recorded and runs without regard to the status of the user account logged in. Even if WLOC backup used the stored ID, I don't think it would be any different with regard to the backup strategy. In addition to the scheduled backup, Vista makes shadow copies. I believe that provide a modest amount of local protection but does nothing for local hardware failure. The shared hard disk is currently a single hard drive but I'm going to buy a match to it. The Linksys NAS will copy disk-to-disk once daily, providing additonal security. Thanks for any suggestions, including moving this thread to a more appropriate forum. -- Chris Cowles Gainesville, FL |
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