New WD external drive not being read on XP

verifying a couple things check back in a few minutes

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OK. note 2 pics attached

2nd jpg is prior to my clicking Proceed (sounds like you Proceeded?)

Note i have Operations 2, 3 and 4 as my hard disk has 3 partitions on it so if yours only had one partition would expect to see only ops 1 and 2

In first jpg note that i have the disk and all partitions selected as well as the sector-by-sector check box

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I need some dinner lol... further reply may be slow response and limited in length

I havent proceeded yet, but am about to. Just comparing yours, its a bit different.

-I chose "My Computer", then in Partitions, under "Disk 2" I chose my C; drive (G: is listed under Disk 1), chose sector-to-sector, so size went from 228.4 to 272GB.
-Chose backup location G:\MyBackup.tib
-Backup Method: Incremental
-Backup Options: no changes
Summary: as per above.

OK...I pressed Proceed and I got this: This is the trial version of ATI Home. It is not possible to commit the options you have selected. To purchase...."

Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! See why I have the name I do??

Oh, Enjoy your dinner, please! You deserve it

I'm surprised you didn't get an error message. you definitely need full backup marked there.

Well that was the recommended option, and it stated that if this was the first time doing a backup, it would do a full backup.
I will try choosing full and see what happens!

^ Still the same error message that this is the trial version

btw.. here's info on sector-by-sector not that the info helps.

For the immediate.. go back to the backup options and uncheck sector by sector. may as well do full normal backup and can then decide the rest. Am guessing at least THAT is in trial version

I tried without sector-by-sector twice--one as full backup method and one as incremental. I am still getting the trail version message.

well....

1. you really do want sector by sector for your case
2. their site doesn't indicated what;s in/not in trial version (darn it)
3. But i can attest to the versatility and how useful this tool is
- to do regular backups (so of course you wouldn't be face losing a whole drive)
- to ghost backups (like now) to easily save/restore your disk

4. not sure what else to recommend other then bite the bullet and buy a license

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guess u'd need to buy the license on other computer. Apply it to unlock your copy. Build a new rescue disk (should now be unlocked) and recover HP computer. When HP is finally back up and running you can then install on HP and uninstall on 2nd computer would think

At a time where I'm broke, at Christmas, and just got laid off?? I'm going to buy a full version software for, I think, the first time, lol. I'll have to do that now and go from there. Thank you!!

you mean I can't buy it on the generic PC, and place the Serial # when I boot up the disc on the HP?

oh.. if the rescue media is prompting for a serial number then yes, sure, u should be able to do that (didn't know it prompted you)

if you want to save a few bucks, you could look only for version 11 sales, probably need order it and wait for box to arrive.. just fyi

not sure all that's different v11 vs. what you have.. but i use v11 so i know it meets immediate needs.. but maybe extra features worth extra $$. don't know

actually I cant recall when/where it did, it was probably during installation

if you google acronis true image discount coupon 2009 you should also find 10% maybe more purchases available thru online coupon retailers

You read my mind! I would prefer a coupon code for the official site, but is this one alright you think?
http://www.downloadpipe.com/system-utilities-backup-restore/review-Acronis-True-Image-Home-12929.html

Sorry, or this one http://www.scribd.com/doc/7483173/Acronis-True-Image-Home-2009-for-2999-Full-Version

Case 1. Note this is for v11 and not the one you downloaded (called True image 2009 is the latest version.)


Case 2:Careful to NOT buy an upgrade (is only good to upgrade from older version to newer version)

and i don't know (would hope) acronis not complain if u uninstall 2009 to install v11. hopefully not. but who knows

no idea about the online retailers but as long as your credit card backs up on fraudulent online purchases.....

/edit/ and i use v11 myself so know it would at least meet your needs but can't tell you yes/no about these unknown retailers. tho if sounds too good to be true rule always applies

tho i do notice this sale of v11.. the download is active so still better if you can install to see it works before buying license. i do know v11 was selling 20% off like here before 2009 was released

But of course please understand i can't warrant any of thse sites or install issues so certainly best if you can download/install and THEN buy any license

I saved 5 bucks by using this coupon http://www.softwarediscountcodes.com/acronis-trueimage2009.html which makes the purchase from acronis. Thank you!

you're most welcome. and i'm certain you;ll find this investment well worth it both now and into the future. remember to regularly backup! :approve: