expert backup interface

I was wondering if there is another was to access the backup program that is not so 'neophyte" friendly and would give me some options as it did in 2k and XP. I think that what is there is great, but being a more experienced user it really limits me. I would like to be able, for example, to just same the 'system state'.
Thanks for your time and knowledge,
iam bennu

In addition to my last question, I would like to add that if I am ablt to create a backup. Will I be able to use that backup when I get the final release of Vista?
iam bennu

Iam,
What type of options are you looking for?
Vista Ultimate does provide a few more backup features (such as "CompletePC Backup") than Vista Home, but I'm not sure if that's what you're looking for.
-Reed Rinn MVP Shell / User

"iam bennu" wrote in message

In addition to my last question, I would like to add that if I am ablt to create a backup. Will I be able to use that backup when I get the final release of Vista?
iam bennu

Reed,
I was looking to be able to back up the system state as I would on 2k. I have all of my important files and folders on a separate drive and I point folders there, so I do not have to back up data. One of the best things I have ever done to a system. I can always reload the OS without affecting my data.
I would like to be able to just save the system state and the contents of the C drive beyond just data.
Thanks for you response,
iam bennu
"Reed [MVP]" wrote in message

Iam,
What type of options are you looking for?
Vista Ultimate does provide a few more backup features (such as "CompletePC Backup") than Vista Home, but I'm not sure if that's what you're looking for.
-Reed Rinn MVP Shell / User

"iam bennu" wrote in message In addition to my last question, I would like to add that if I am ablt to create a backup. Will I be able to use that backup when I get the final release of Vista?
iam bennu

I was wondering if there is another was to access the backup program that is not so 'neophyte" friendly and would give me some options as it did in 2k and XP. I think that what is there is great, but being a more experienced user it really limits me. I would like to be able, for example, to just same the 'system state'.

A bit late in this response, but I had the same question myself and only found your post (no actual answer). So until someone has a better answer, here is what I found:
The Vista 'backup' in Accessories/System Tools doesn't seem to be a direct relation to the old Win2000/XP backup... the new one is a program called 'sdclt.exe', the old one is called 'ntbackup.exe', and ntbackup (or a direct equivalent) no longer appears to be provided with Vista.
So unless there is a separate utility, or a way to start the new one in 'advanced mode' that isn't clear, there isn't a direct replacement.
Which is odd, since not only are options such as 'only system state' not available, but you don't have a choice to do backups by directory or subdirectory; only drive and a vague 'file type' (ie 'pictures') selection. As well, it seems to always force you to backup the 'drive containing the operating system', which means if you want to backup a secondary hard drive you have to backup your system drive too.
Very unusual.

You can probably use the "File and Folder Backup Wizard" to back up the contents of any additional drive you may have in your computer.
-- Mark
"George Geczy" wrote in message

A bit late in this response, but I had the same question myself and only found your post (no actual answer). So until someone has a better answer, here is what I found:
The Vista 'backup' in Accessories/System Tools doesn't seem to be a direct relation to the old Win2000/XP backup... the new one is a program called 'sdclt.exe', the old one is called 'ntbackup.exe', and ntbackup (or a direct equivalent) no longer appears to be provided with Vista.
So unless there is a separate utility, or a way to start the new one in 'advanced mode' that isn't clear, there isn't a direct replacement.
Which is odd, since not only are options such as 'only system state' not available, but you don't have a choice to do backups by directory or subdirectory; only drive and a vague 'file type' (ie 'pictures') selection. As well, it seems to always force you to backup the 'drive containing the operating system', which means if you want to backup a secondary hard drive you have to backup your system drive too.
Very unusual.

"michaelprowell" wrote:

help us mvp's help us. i am also in search of the 'pick your own files' to back up wizard or interface.
"Testin 1,2,3" wrote:
How do you get to the File and Folder Backup Wiazrd they talk about in HELP
"Mark D. VandenBerg" wrote:
You can probably use the "File and Folder Backup Wizard" to back up the contents of any additional drive you may have in your computer.
-- Mark
"George Geczy" wrote in message
A bit late in this response, but I had the same question myself and only found your post (no actual answer). So until someone has a better answer, here is what I found:
The Vista 'backup' in Accessories/System Tools doesn't seem to be a direct relation to the old Win2000/XP backup... the new one is a program called 'sdclt.exe', the old one is called 'ntbackup.exe', and ntbackup (or a direct equivalent) no longer appears to be provided with Vista.
So unless there is a separate utility, or a way to start the new one in 'advanced mode' that isn't clear, there isn't a direct replacement.
Which is odd, since not only are options such as 'only system state' not available, but you don't have a choice to do backups by directory or subdirectory; only drive and a vague 'file type' (ie 'pictures') selection. As well, it seems to always force you to backup the 'drive containing the operating system', which means if you want to backup a secondary hard drive you have to backup your system drive too.
Very unusual.