[RussellV]

Hi all, I am looking for a few options / opinions. I have an Alienware m15x I would like to run a full backup or clone my drive and install the Windows 7 RC. I currently have about 110mb of used hard drive space. I read a couple recommendations on another post for recommended backup software. In the case that Windows 7 is a disaster I want to get back what I have on vista (32). Would I be better off with a full backup or a clone? I am thinking maybe a clone in order to save the Alienware recovery software that is installed somewhere, i don't see another partition like most pc places use so I dont know where they have put all that information.

I can't run either one right now because the biggest storage I have is 4gb, I have a 200gb pocket drive on the way but it is still not here (getting very impatient).

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you

Edited by RussellV, 16 May 2009 - 02:45 PM.

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[Broni]

Yeah, you need an extra drive, and then....

Acronis True Image: http://www.acronis.com/ - not free, but the best

Free alternatives:
- DriveImage XML: http://www.runtime.o...veimage-xml.htm
- SelfImage: http://www.excelcia....N...icle&sid=21
- Macrium Reflect: http://www.macrium.com/ReflectFree.asp

[RussellV]

I kind of figured Acronis True Image would probably be my best option. I just wanted verification and maybe some other ideas.

Thank You

[Broni]

You're welcome