Windows 10: System Image: Controlling what gets backed up

I just re-installed Windows 10. I'd prefer NOT to do that any more than necessary, which includes after a Windows upgrade causes a problem.

SO, I'm trying to set up Windows 10 to make a system image (periodically). It WORKS fine, but instead of just taking the system disk, it's ALSO backing up one of my other disks. I BELIEVE it's because the other disk has a page file on it.

I'm putting the main pagefile on the NON-SYSTEM disk because my system is on an SSD and it's recommended (from what I've read) to minimize keeping things on there that get beat on regularly... BUT, as I understand it, any disk that has a pagefile on it is going to be included in the system image. This is a problem 'cause the non-system disk it's backing up has a couple TERABYTES of images on it along with the pagefile.

SO, can I tell Windows 10 Image backup NOT to mess with the other disk?
OR, do I put a little partition on the other disk just to hold the pagefile?
OR, do I just say, "screw it" and put the whole pagefile on the system SSD?
OR, do I find a 3rd party tool to make a system image?

:)

 

What data gets backed up in a NBU file from a 2630...???

Hi All,

I have been using PC Suite 6.85.14.1 and making weekly "full backups" of my Nokia 2630 to *.NBU files.

Thing is, I REALLY need to get a number from the "received calls" logfile from months ago.

Does anyone know if the NBU files contain the call logfiles?

PC Suite only gives me the option of restoring the data over the top of my current data, which I'd prefer not to do. And it doesn't mention logfiles specifically.

I've tried using Noki v1.5 on the NBU files. I can access pictures, address book, etc, etc but it doesn't show the log files. I don't know if that's a limitation of Noki or if the data just isn't in the NBU files.

Any advice much appreciated..!!!

 

What data gets backed up in a NBU file from a 2630...???

**bleep** this is a real pain.

thanks for the quick reply though

 

Well GracieAllen, the BEST way to make your system image is to use Macrium Reflect, free version. This will make your backup of just your C-drive if that's what you want. Lots of us on here either use Macrium or Acronis for making complete Image backups. Acronis thou is not free. Windows image backup can have problems sometimes. Your choice.

 

You should also move your pagefile back to your SSD if you've got space - you are making your performance worse for no reason by putting it on HDD.

SSDs don't suffer from such a limited lifespan any more - you can re-write the entire disk multiple times per day every day for years

Drive writes per day | The SSD Guy

 

Cool. I'll drop it back on the SSD. I've got Acronis I believe. I'll have to look at the stuff I haven't installed yet.....

 

Hi,

Exactly.
And I wouldn't bother with Acronis anymore either. Macrium Reflect Free is just the ticket. Amazing piece of software and no bloat at all.

Best, *Wink