Product Details

• Actors: Barbara Thorne
• Directors: Thomas Sinclair
• Producers: Shaun Snapp
• Format: NTSC
• Region: All Regions
• Number of discs: 3
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: IntroAnalytic
• Run Time: 180.0 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000BWFYMG
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #676,599 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

A comprehensive guide to backing up and recovering both the Windows operating system and personal data. Includes practical and concept explanations. Hosted by Barbara Thorne, it includes her presentation as well as step-by-step ScreenCams of how to setup and perform backups. Also included are hardware setup and architecture recommendations. In short, every backup area is covered. This is designed to take a person with no understanding of Windows backup, to the point where they can setup their own robust backup system. Includes two important software programs which are extensively explained in the DVD. Included Software: 1. Drive Image 2002 2. BounceBack Express These are not demos or trial versions, but fully operational versions of the software. They were specifically selected and work with the ScreenCam demonstrations in the DVD. These are, according to in depth testing by IntroAnalyic, the highest scoring software packages in their respective fields. Combined with the instructional DVD, this backup toolkit gives customers a complete Windows backup solution with one purchase.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, I was taken to school by this DVD, November 7, 2005

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jane thompson "Jane" (Santa Cruz, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Backup Your Windows Computer (DVD)

I have always been frustrated that most articles and books I have read on backup leave out an essential element...how to specifically do it. This DVD explained the concepts behind backup and then showed me how to do it with screencams. It came with two different backup software packages, so I was able to install them and then follow along on the DVD. Having created backups for what the DVD calls "personal data" and "operating systems data" I now feel like my data is protected. A word of warning, the DVD is quite thorough, and some people may not want all the detail in this DVD, but the menus are great, so I just went to the sections I liked. Some things the DVD discussed, like remote backup did not interest me, so I just skipped them.

5.0 out of 5 stars An instructional DVD guide to the intricate and extensive process of windows backup, April 4, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Backup Your Windows Computer (DVD)

Very strongly recommended to all owners and users of Windows based computer processors, How To Backup Your Windows Computer is an instructional DVD guide to the intricate and extensive process of windows backup, presented in a "user-friendly" approach and application. This three-hour "how to" for a proper assessment of each computer application and program in an easy-to-use format, from comparison of various strategies to web based backup services and Mirra: a new backup concept is impressive and recommended for its conceptual and innovative instructional contribution and exclusive information.

4.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Guide, December 19, 2005

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Jim Stanton - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Backup Your Windows Computer (DVD)

I would recommend this DVD to those computer users who are really interested in learning the subject matter. The basic premise of the DVD is that it takes more than just buying backup software to understand and effectively backup. The DVD tests some major backup products and points out highlights and flaws in them. It also gets into the theory behind backups. I suppose I liked the DVD because it aligns with my own biases in this area. I also think software vendors completely oversimplify the backup process. Visual learners will like that the DVD is loaded with explanatory graphics, which makes the whole processes easier. The only complaint I had was that it sometimes looks like the presenters are looking off screen. Aside from that, its a very complete and professional presentation.