Paragon Backup and Recovery 10 Home Special Edition (English Version) comments:

By: Suze

Suze — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:07:50 -0400

Hi Kiamski, I'd suggest that you check Paragon's Knowledge Base (http://kb.paragon-software.com/paragon/templ/302.jsp?catId=2124). If the answer isn't listed, then you could ask your question. Also, there's the possibility that the LAN option isn't supported; FTP is. Good luck :)

By: Kiamski

Kiamski — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:21:06 -0400

Downloaded the Paragon backup and recover 10, registered and did a backup of a number of files. I wanted to store the backup on a network HDD (Iomega), but the Paragon program seems to recognise only the lokal disks, but not the via LAN network disk. The network disk is via an ethernetcable connected to the PC. Question: Am I overlooking something? Friendly greetings Kiamski.

By: Bernie

Bernie — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:27:12 -0400

I certainly don't classify this programme as simple. I am reasonably adept around computers but I have yet to master one simple backup of files. I find it is full of unnecessary ambiguity. For example, "Backup Destination" in the Smart Backup Wizard is explained as "Please specify where to back up the selected files and folders." This could be read as both 'What is the file you want to back up' and 'To where do you want the file backed up.' They need to get someone that speaks clearly and who is not a techy to review all their material.

By: kiwi

kiwi — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 05:38:27 -0400

To Dorothy I installed Paragon Drive Copy 10 Personal SE when you offered it recently, and with it copied a “compressed image” of my hard drive onto my 2 TB backup drive (which also contains copies of important individual files that I transfer as needed to save space on my much smaller hard drive). Would I still have a need for Paragon Backup and Recovery? Do I need to make a Bootable CD even though I have am image of the drive? Drive Copy can't create compressed images, it can only clone disk to another disk or partition to unallocated space. While Backup & recovery creates compressed backups. The difference between backup and copy is explained here: http://kb.paragon-software.com/paragon/include/templ/object2.jsp?objId=2605 And yes, bootable CD is very useful. What if the system doesn't boot at all? In this case Recovery CD can help you to restore backup, or copy data back to main drive, or extract certain file, or repair boot loader. #44: Proprietary format is used, so to open backup and restore files from it you will need to use Backup & Recovery.

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 04:08:06 -0400

Got it downloaded in the end. I had not realised that I could use FlashGet with GAOTD so that is a useful piece of knowledge. Registered it on my XP machine no problem. Ditto Vista. Backed up to external HD. One piece of feedback on that point - I really need the image to be encrypted. This does not do it and it does not recognise anything inside Truecrypt either. My intention is to have two external hard drives, one in the house that is "live" and one in the garage in case the house burns down and to alternate them weekly. As things stand, I will need to encrypt/decrypt each week which is a pain. First attempt at creating the backup produced a VSS error. Get round this by using Tools/Settings/Hot Processing Options and selecting Paragon Hot Processing.

By: Damon

Damon — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:18:38 -0400

What an ordeal. I kept getting a BSOD on my Vista 32 when installing with a different error message each time. I'll give Paragon the benefit of the doubt and say it's just my computer but something in the install didn't agree with my settings. I was finally able to successfully install it after switching to Game Mode using Iorbit SystemCare's gaming mode tool, however, I don't think I want to preserve my computer at this time as it appears to be in need of some work. <----- Something Paragon might want to know. Regarding #33's comment. Trialware is for testing products out and some here probably do end up purchasing products because they liked the giveaways but I think this site is more to get the word out on products so we will spread the word (which I have) but having stated that, when it comes to software that you rely on to save your computer in a time of disaster, I recommend purchasing a product with lifetime customer support.

By: Tony Osime

Tony Osime — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:03:26 -0400

I have not read all the comments since my time is limited. The last Paragon backup software I installed slowed down my PC too much as it backed up in the background, so I disabled it. A very simple setup would say: 1) Where are you now? -a) New system -b) Old system -c) etc. 2) How do you want to backup? -a) Option 1 - Incremental in the background -b) Option 2 - Full at set time -c) etc. 3) Where do you want to back up to? -a) Option 1 -b) etc 4) How do you want to recover? -a) Replace the internal HD? -b) Switch to another internal HD? -c) Run from an external HD -d) etc. Based on your responses, the software should prompt you as to what to do. My experience has been that the simple guide has been too simple and the advanced guide too advanced. What is needed is an approach that starts very simply then allows you to progress incrementally to your maximum level of understanding.

By: dw4

dw4 — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:03:30 -0400

Installation & registration went ok & restarted the program, but not the computer. Tried to burn rescue kit with Recovery Media Builder, to CD, "Typical" Recovery Media image but nothing happens after clicking "next" to start the burning. Anyone have any ideas what the problem is?

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:03:07 -0400

Correction to #68 pressing yellow icon replaces registration button with Install button n brings up make disc button too. Also The Recovery Disc: I made two recovery iso files n they are both empty but bootable occording to ultra iso. This suggests that the program is not on there, so it cannot be installed later but that it simply replaces corrupt boot info.

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:05:35 -0400

@37. Why Image the whole Drive?: Reinstalling a clean copy isn't always practical for everyone and then reinstalling every program and getting all your settings exactly how u want them and then recovering all your backups on top of that. Plus its actually a good idea, your computer will run much better and faster if u do a clean reinstall every 6 months. So why not get this program, then do a clean install, setup everything just how you want it and recover all ur backed up files. Then while it's fresh u image the drive and next time u can put nearly everything back at once, then u simply back-up any extra stuff u add. But you core setup and core files are all in one easy recovery. Next if you do a recovery every 6 months ur computer will run like new most of the time and will probably last longer since it will run smoother. And each time u recover, u can add new stuff or update/upgrade progs and make a new image or keep one primary setup image. And no hasel with re-registering progs and typing in all those codes. I used to reset my Laptop to factory defaults every three months, but then I still had to do a lot of setting up, so I made a new image after setup and it's much easier now. I know so many people that have comps that are a year old and say it runs like crap I need a new one. Mine is 4 or 5 years old and still runs like new.