Anyone have experience with DriveImage XML?

[tcsenter]

I discovered that it doesn't offer any option to specify the size of each chunk when splitting a backup image file. It automatically defaults to a 650MB-ish size appropriate for CD, so my image file was split into 10 different files with no way that I can tell to change this split size so that it is appropriate for DVD.

Does anyone know whether I can put multiple image file chunks onto a DVD? e.g. parts 1 ~ 6 on DVD1 and the rest on DVD2, and DriveImage XML will work OK (automatically find the next image chunk and/or prompt for the next disc) when restoring the partition/volume? TIA

 

[tcsenter]

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[gigahertz20]

I can't answer your question, but I would go with Macrium Reflect or Paragon for a free drive imaging program. I think the Paragon free version can do more.

The Paragon Backup and Recovery free edition can do a differential backup and has DVD writing as well, just click on the links below and you can see what each free edition can do. The Macrium Reflect free version can't do differential backups if that is important.


http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.asp


http://www.paragon-software.com/home/db-express/comparison.html


Also, why are you trying to burn the image file to DVD's, I would just transfer the image file to an external hard drive and save your DVD's. I have an external USB hard drive I put all my images on for my home computers. The only time I would burn the image file to DVD's is if I was imaging someone else's computer, that way I can hand them the DVD's with their full computer image and it leaves no chance they can accidentally delete the image file off an external hard drive.