R-Drive Image

Create backup data from images in ISO format has became the easiest task thanks to software like R-Drive Image. Supported under an interface more than attractive and offering us several tools to keep our files save.

When thinking about the security of our computer, the security of our data also takes an important place. The most reliable option is to create backups or backup of a hard drive in an external support as it can be CD-R, DVD or the ZIP discs.

R-Drive Image is an optimal solution for the backup creation from the images´ method, that is to say, that uses ISO extension for the creation of files that are the duplicated image of the original file. R-Drive makes exact copies of a partition or a unit, byte by byte, so we can recover later the operating system or our data in case we loss them.

R-Drive Image features a user-friendly and practical interface, remarkably innovating in the visual aspect. Although we must say that is small, is doesn´t offer difficulties to the users that are not familiarized with the creation of ISO images. In fact, it is probable that this interface might sometimes act as a friendly tutor to help us with the backup.

At startup, we can see that their functions are not exhausted with the creation of the previous mentioned backups. The software features interesting new features, as the possibility of creating a system´s startup disc, or to plan tasks as the creation of images and checking its integrity with an internal software special for diagnoses. On the other hand, R-Drive Image also has a restoration function of the created images, thanks to it; we will not need an additional application when recovering our information. We can also set up the option “copy disc to disc” to be done automatically.

Perhaps the most interesting options of R-Drive Image is the possibility of using an image as if this was a virtual logical drive and this way manages its files from the inside. This way, we will be able to place it as another unit within our computer if we use Windows Explorer or any other similar application.

Regarding the creation of images, the process is developed in a series of brief steps for a wizard or assistant that set up the adjustment parameters that will give the shape to ours backup. Without a doubt R-Drive Image is considered by effectiveness, simplicity and functionality an interesting option between the many alternatives we have to create backups.

Drivers or controller devices allow our operating system to interact with a peripheral. They are, therefore, fundamental elements when using the different parts of our hardware (video cards, monitor, keyboard, sound card, microprocessor, motherboard, etc.). The most common problem is that when re-installing software or operating system we lose some of them and we do not have the original CD or DVD to reinstall them.

Driver Collector

We can download drivers from some web site or we can take advantage of Driver Collector, an application that allows making backups of the drivers installed in few steps.

The software features a user-friendly interface to carry out all the functions available. On the left panel we found the options detailed per category, device (monitor, keyboard, media, etc.) that has controller working. On the right screen, in a greater size, they are listed the drivers of the device we have selected and finally, at the bottom are described the technical specifications of each of these (driver supplier, version, date, etc).

To make copy of our driver’s device, Driver Collector make this easy. Just select the drivers you need to copy on the main screen. Next, click on the central button: “Copy files” so that the process starts. While the copy is being made, the interface will show you the message “Finding Copy”.

When finishing copying, Driver Collector will show you a warning window with the message “Driver files are ready at c:\Driver Collector \ (folder with the name of the driver)” and will show us the end of the process enable us to continue copying others drivers.

The backup´s directory is by default “C:\Driver Collector”. If we access there we will be able to find the files that are part of the copied driver within a folder with its name.

With Driver Collector you will be able to make backups of your hardware´s drivers in an easy and simple way without downloading them from the Internet.

Your hard drive is dead and took all the photos with it? A virus deleted all your important documents? Your kids messed up your files now you can´t t start the system? If you had had Areca on you copmuter and had made a backup, you wouldn´t be in such a trouble now.

How do I backup my data?

It´s very common nowadays that files store in our PC be damaged by virus, trojans or unexpected system shutdown. These issues might corrupt files thus uneabling to open them or loosing them completely. For that reason, making backups is part of our daily lives when dealing with important projects or documents.

A quick and effective solution in these cases is having an application to schedule automatic backups, such as Areca. With this tool we can makes backups of our most importan data and save them on any kind of device so we can be safe and secure at all times.

Once we run Areca, the first thing we must do is create a new group. To do this, go to “Edit -> New group”. Next, give the created group a name and a new module will appear on the window. After that, click on the “Create a new target” icon.

Here is where the actual backup process beings. In above-mentioned window we must set a name and folder for the backup. Then, go to “sources” and select “add” to indicate the files you want to backup and use “compression” to set the backup compression level. After we have finished setting all backyp parameters, click on “Save” and it will appear under the group created.

Now, we´ll indicate the appliocation to make the backyp over the target we´ve created. To do this, click on the “Launch a backup process” icon and in that window in which we´ll have to specify the backup type will be displayed. It´s recommended to select “Full backup”. Once we´re through with the process the backup will appear in the folder we previosly set.

With just a few cliclks we´ll be able to make backups of our most relevant data. Having backuped all our data, we can feel safer and we´ll be able to work without worrying about internet threats or power failures.

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