- Apr 23, 2000
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We have an expensive piece of software in house that can only be activated 5 times before we have to order a new license (stupid I know).
I am thinking of building a workstation with a fresh install of Windows and this software, and then clone the base build. If we ever have a component fail, or need to reinstall the software/OS for some reason, then I can just restore the system from the original clone. I am assuming/hoping that the software isn't designed to detect such workarounds.
I am looking for suggestions/answers for:
1) It looks like I need a retail copy of Windows 7 to be able to replace a motherboard if that fails, correct?
2) What current CPU/mobo combo is the most reliable, and mass produced? We will likely want a lifespan of 3-5 years if possible and I would like to be able to replace any failed component with an exact match.
3) Is Acronis still the best PC cloning software? Haven't cloned a PC in years.
Any other considerations? Thanks!
I am thinking of building a workstation with a fresh install of Windows and this software, and then clone the base build. If we ever have a component fail, or need to reinstall the software/OS for some reason, then I can just restore the system from the original clone. I am assuming/hoping that the software isn't designed to detect such workarounds.
I am looking for suggestions/answers for:
1) It looks like I need a retail copy of Windows 7 to be able to replace a motherboard if that fails, correct?
2) What current CPU/mobo combo is the most reliable, and mass produced? We will likely want a lifespan of 3-5 years if possible and I would like to be able to replace any failed component with an exact match.
3) Is Acronis still the best PC cloning software? Haven't cloned a PC in years.
Any other considerations? Thanks!
