Re: Backup files with Windows defender or Norton??
- From: "Charlie42" <Charlie42@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:44:20 +0200
"andy t" <andyt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks for your replies guys, as I said, my Norton settings are
showing that my "backup files" setting, is set to off. What is your
advice on this, should I back them up?
You should *always* back up. Schedule regular backups of your files. Consider making disk image backups as well (backup the entire disk so that it can be restored in case of a disk crash or a malware infestation).
As for what backup tool to use, it is for you to decide. Norton will backup up things just fine, and so will Vista. The disk imaging part depends on what Vista edition or Norton program you have. Vista Business and Ultimate can do it.
And if I do, will it slow down the workings of my PC?
Sorry to say, but yes. Backups involve a lot of disk reading, writing and caching, and it will keep your system busy. Schedule backups to run at night, or some other time when you do not use the computer.
In my experience, Norton products are worse in this respect than Vista itself or other products, but that is just a general remark. You may not notice any difference between them.
Charlie42
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