How to create a disk image
I'm getting help from folks on bleepingcomputer.com, and they've suggested I create a disk image using AOMEI (free) before I proceed further in trying to fix my husband's old XP laptop which contains much software that is precious to him and unobtainable except on this one computer.
I'm typing this message on my own (Windows 7) laptop.
I tried to download AOMEI Backupper Standard Edition on his computer, first using Local Download, which didn't seem to work, and then using "Download from CNET" which I think did work. I believe I probably installed the software - not sure - but then I ended up on what seems to be a completely different website, that seems to have done a malware scan and now wants $39.95 to fix the issues they supposedly found...? Advance System Care?
Can anyone point me directly to what I need to do, to create a disk image of the dysfunctional computer whose special software I hope to preserve? I'm going to X out of this Advance System Care site...
Thanks so much --
Susan
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Go back to bleeping computer and sort out 'Advance System Care' before anything else.
OR......At least Google it and ensure it is a legitimate programme.
If it is not a legitimate programme post on Major Geeks forum for advice :-
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/index.php
Uninstall whatever Aomei details you can find then go to the Aomie website and download it directly.
http://www.aomeitech.com/aomei-backupper.html
thanks - will do - I feel ridiculous for having fallen into the trap...
@SusanQ Did you download it from the officical website?
http://www.backup-utility.com/free-backup-software.html