Aomei Mega Xmas Giveaway

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   Mindblower

   12/24/2021 at 9:27 am

   Hi Jim. It is always nice that companies can give something back and you are there to pass on the specials, Mindblower!
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   dan

   12/27/2021 at 12:08 pm

   Jim,
   If I make a backup with AOMEI Backupper Pro will I be able to restore using it after the year is over?
   Dan
   1. 

      Jim Hillier

      12/27/2021 at 12:44 pm

      Hey Dan,

      You wouldn’t normally keep image backups for that long. But, yes, you can use the free version – Aomei Backupper Standard – to restore any backups created.
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         dan

         12/27/2021 at 12:50 pm

         Jim,
         I was thinking of the case where I used AOMEI a month before it expired.
         But now that you mention it, what does their Standard version lack that their Pro version has? Any personal experience or thoughts on how it compares to Macrium Reflect?

         Thanks for your reply and hope you had a happy holiday.
         Dan
         1. 

            Jim Hillier

            12/27/2021 at 12:59 pm

            You can check out a feature comparison chart here: https://www.aomeitech.com/ab/comparison.html

            Macrium Reflect and Aomei Backupper are both excellent image backup tools. Not much to pick between them. I generally recommend Aomei Backupper because it is easier to use (more intuitive) than Macrium. Either will do a great job.
         2. 

            dan

            12/27/2021 at 1:09 pm

            Jim,
            As always, thanks for your quick and spot-on replies.
            Dan
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            dan

            12/27/2021 at 1:24 pm

            Based on the comparison chart, I see where the STANDARD version does not support a system clone.
            Lately, I’ve been cloning my system rather than performing a differential/incremental backup thinking that I can immediately test my clone by swapping drives. By doing a backup I always run the risk that when I need it the backup may fail.
            Do you have any thoughts on that?
            Dan
         4. 

            Jim Hillier

            12/27/2021 at 4:59 pm

            Imaging creates a compressed file so you can save multiple images on a single hard drive. Cloning creates an exact single copy.

            I prefer to image so I have multiple images dating back 6-8 weeks. I have never had any problem restoring an image created by Aomei Backupper, either for myself or for clients. In my opinion, that sort of reliability is the most important factor when choosing imaging software.
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   d

   12/27/2021 at 12:13 pm

   Jim,
   The AUDIALS MUSIC website has a ‘buy’ option so why do you say “no code required”?
   Dan
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      Jim Hillier

      12/27/2021 at 12:48 pm

      I didn’t say no code required Dan, I’ve just repeated what it says on the giveaway page. I’m guessing that the giveaway version available from the giveaway page is configured to automatically activate.

      You need to download from the giveaway site not from the Audials website. As per the line at the end of the article:

      “To grab any of these freebies you need to visit Aomei’s Biggest Christmas Carnival Giveaway and click the “Get it Now” button associated with any that you want“
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         dan

         12/27/2021 at 1:13 pm

         I assumed DCT actually tested this as a permanent install but from your reply, I guess not; no problem.
         Dan
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            Jim Hillier

            12/27/2021 at 4:48 pm

            If it was just 1 or 3 titles I would normally install and test Dan but 15 titles, seriously!? I do have a life you know. 🙂
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            dan

            12/27/2021 at 4:53 pm

            Understood.
            Thanks for your replies,
            Dan

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