Windows 7 / Vista Backup

chateauneufdupape

I have 2 laptops, 1 runs Windows 7 and 1 runs Vista. I would like to use the built in Windows backup tool. Should I use a DVD R or a DVD RW? Or does it not make any difference?

busenbust

A DVD+R can record data only once and then the data becomes permanent on the disc. The disc can not be recorded onto a second time.

The data on a DVD+RW disc can be erased and recorded over numerous times without damaging the medium.

chateauneufdupape

So if I use the RW, when I run the backup in the future, I will not need to use new discs I presume.

Richie-from-the-Boro

chateauneufdupape wrote: »

So if I use the RW, when I run the backup in the future, I will not need to use new discs I presume.

Yep, just do a quick format and re-use. Check the [ is readable in your DVD player ] disk works in DOS just in case

penrhyn

You would be better advised to use an external hard disk drive for you backups.

busenbust

busenbust wrote: »

A DVD+R can record data only once and then the data becomes permanent on the disc. The disc can not be recorded onto a second time.

The data on a DVD+RW disc can be erased and recorded over numerous times without damaging the medium.

chateauneufdupape wrote: »

So if I use the RW, when I run the backup in the future, I will not need to use new discs I presume.

In theory, yes, but I consistently see +RW, -RW et al. succumbing to read/write failures when attempting to rerecord data etc. I barely even bother with DVD mixed data formats nowadays for that very reason. Just drives me mad Lol.

busenbust

Oh, and adore the handle chateauneufdupape :cool:

Richie-from-the-Boro

The taste however is at least equally adorable, a good fine wine !

busenbust

Richie-from-the-Boro wrote: »

The taste however is at least equally adorable, a good fine wine !

Lol Richie


:beer:.

Basil1234

hhmmm while we are here and on the same subject would peoples opinons got 2 lappys both running win7 ulimate 64 bit versions now have taken 2 backups of 'system repair disc' from same lappy.

now the question is this as lappys identical in spec os etc is the disc interchangeable of the 2 lappys or do i need to do the same eg burn from the other lappy for that lappy?

i would like to think the disc is for the version rather than the computer or am i on the wrong end of the stick here on this occasion!

busenbust

Basil1234 wrote: »

hhmmm while we are here and on the same subject would peoples opinons got 2 lappys both running win7 ulimate 64 bit versions now have taken 2 backups of 'system repair disc' from same lappy.

now the question is this as lappys identical in spec os etc is the disc interchangeable of the 2 lappys or do i need to do the same eg burn from the other lappy for that lappy?

i would like to think the disc is for the version rather than the computer or am i on the wrong end of the stick here on this occasion!

Wow! :shocked: take my breath away Lol. If absolutely identical then the backup should work; but it's really no skin off your nose to make two separate and individual backups....yes?