backup
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Sometimes,virus make our computer malfunction and thus result in data lost.
So,what "safe/guaranty" methods do you use to backup large amount of data from your hard disk.
For example,some people use DVD+/- R/w .But usually after a few months the discs will spoil.Are there any other ways that can guaranty safe backup and prevent data lost.
I'm deciding on buying a DVD writer and one more hard disk.Then i will burn my data into a DVD-RW,then transfer it to my spare hard disk.My spare hard disk is only use for storing data and will not go to internet ,thus, will be virus free.
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If ur files are already infected by virus, regardless of using an external hdd or dvd or cdrw, also will kenna
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how about before the computer is infected will virus and i backup all the data to a external hard disk 1st.
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i really dont understand what u mean by "usually after a few months the discs will spoil" ?Originally posted by Omega-broly:Sometimes,virus make our computer malfunction and thus result in data lost.
So,what "safe/guaranty" methods do you use to backup large amount of data from your hard disk.
For example,some people use DVD+/- R/w .But usually after a few months the discs will spoil.Are there any other ways that can guaranty safe backup and prevent data lost.
I'm deciding on buying a DVD writer and one more hard disk.Then i will burn my data into a DVD-RW,then transfer it to my spare hard disk.My spare hard disk is only use for storing data and will not go to internet ,thus, will be virus free.
So,is this feasible? -
make it a habit to do it ritually.....every week or every mth........
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why not invest in good protection vs virus; antivirus/firewall, so that you won't have to worry about viruses? My PC has been running for 3+ yrs now, no viruses, and I haven't even backup once..
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developed problems, visible spots on the recording surface Several dvd discs became BLANK discs. discs have unreadable sectors.Originally posted by kingofbeholder:i really dont understand what u mean by "usually after a few months the discs will spoil" ?
dvd discs do turn bad. It's either the organic dye fade over months or due to environment effects of a tropical environment. registered relative humidity of 89%.
copy from this forum....
http://forums.hardwarezone.com/showthread.php?t=991675 -
okie , been surf internet more then 14year, begin with the old telenet(forget the name, rem the day to surf in the library 10+year ago? got it install at home)
never kana any virus before.
DVD-RW to backup? i as well buy a ext-HHD for backup. -
These people from HWZ stated the reasons why those dvd-roms or Cd-roms became unreadable?Originally posted by Omega-broly:developed problems, visible spots on the recording surface Several dvd discs became BLANK discs. discs have unreadable sectors.
dvd discs do turn bad. It's either the organic dye fade over months or due to environment effects of a tropical environment. registered relative humidity of 89%.
copy from this forum....
http://forums.hardwarezone.com/showthread.php?t=991675
DVD/Cd-roms don't become unreadable for no humanly reasons.
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virus still not so bad.......Originally posted by DaneIngal:why not invest in good protection vs virus; antivirus/firewall, so that you won't have to worry about viruses? My PC has been running for 3+ yrs now, no viruses, and I haven't even backup once..
worst is.......u neber know when ur hdd can crash
it happened to me twice........ -
In my opinion: you're taking the comments of a mere Nicked-p4coverclockerII- to generalise and discredit the durabilty of DVD/CD-roms?
I think you're young or ignorant.
Gulliable maybe? -
1. Scan your hard disk for viruses before any backup operation.
2. Under proper care, CD-Rs and DVD-Rs generally do not "rot" so easily, not for at least 10 years or so. They are cheaper than external hard disks.
3. You could get your hands on hard disk cloning software like Norton Ghost to help you. -
I back up everything on my iPod, no prob so far..
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in the end,do u found out y yr hard disk crash?Originally posted by FireIce:virus still not so bad.......
worst is.......u neber know when ur hdd can crash
it happened to me twice........ -
1st hdd died due to old age....5yrs+Originally posted by Omega-broly:in the end,do u found out y yr hard disk crash?
2nd hdd died due to SARS
when 1st hdd died, it infectedmy m/b
then i put in 2nd hdd
m/b attack 2nd hdd
2nd hdd died w/in 1 mth....... -
What about the little thumb disks? Does anyone know if that's reliable for storing data?
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thumbdrives u mean?Originally posted by czechmate:What about the little thumb disks? Does anyone know if that's reliable for storing data?
they are more for mobility sake......transferring of files between or among a few computers.......
there are a few brands with added security features like data lock and encryption..... -
if u do not connect to the internet...do not share files from another person's storage media or computer...then u will not have a problem. this is the risk u hav to take unless u choose to shut out the world cyber world from yr comp.
most so called 'virus' are spyware embedded in your files or even a small photo pic and will only be active when u use the comp with that affected file in the hard disk...usually employed so that the sender can trace your location and send u pop up advertisements...stuff like that...in short they can trace ur whereabouts. epidemic virus (may be in the similar trojan horse guise) usually hav a timed or immediate effect on yr comp once they spread through emails or the internet (e.g the sasser worms). more powerful or destructive viruses know the base of all computers and attack motherboard bios, rendering your whole computer useless since you cannot hope to reformat yr hdd and run the comp with the same mainboard again.
do regular back up and in yr suggestions - take it, they are not wrong. we still depend greatly on the IT professionals out there working 24 hours to prevent an epidemic outbreak of a major virus in the cyberworld...hope they do their routines