Hey there,

I have a scheduled task that automatically runs a snapshot of c:\ twice a day. Command is:
wmic shadowcopy call create Volume='C:\'

Windows then stores these snapshots in C:\System Volume Information.
This enables the "Previous versions" feature in Explorer to be able to go back to an older version of a folder/file.

But what happens with those files on an image backup/restore scenario?

I tested different scenarios, here are the results:

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1. Image backup with HBS v4.9.5:

Behavior:
- All files in C:\System Volume Information are copied and kept in the image backup.
- On restore those files will be recreated but as empty 0-byte files.

Result:
- Restored Windows will not have Previous versions available in Explorer.
- No additional space is wasted in C:\System Volume Information.

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2. Image backup with HBS v5.0.0, VSS files filtered out (default):

Behavior:
- VSS files in C:\System Volume Information are NOT copied in the image backup.
- On restore those files are not available, no empty 0-byte files.

Result:
- Same as with HBS v4.9.5

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3. Image backup with HBS v5.0.0, VSS files NOT filtered out:

Behavior:
- VSS files in C:\System Volume Information are copied in the image backup.
- On restore those files are restored as well.

Result:
- Unfortunately Windows will NOT use those restored VSS files but still show 0 byte usage.
- Restored Windows will NOT have Previous versions available in Explorer.
- Those restored VSS files will be kept forever, resulting in less space available on C:\

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4. Image backup with Macrium Reflect v8.1.8311:

Behavior:
- Same behavior as scenario 2 (HBS v5.0.0 with VSS files filtered out)

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So what do these tests show exactly?

I think the default behavior of HBS v5.0.0 (scenario 2) is perfect, as those files are not backed up anymore. This is also the default in Macrium.
If you change that filter option in HBS v5.0.0 and you keep VSS files (scenario 3), this will result in permanently wasted space after restore.

(?) For scenario 3, Windows will not use those VSS files after a restore anyway. So if the user removes that filter option this should maybe trigger a warning for the user? Or maybe this option should not be removable at all?

If Windows could be somehow convinced to reuse those snapshots in scenario 3, this wouldn't be a problem at all. But this is probably impossible..?

I have been running v5.0 beta for the last week or so... no problems.

However, I though it would be appropriate to go back to the official releases
so installed 4.9.5

For some reason, when running a backup, the Hasleo Suite just closes.

I guess there maybe some left over from v5.0 that is interfering?
Any thoughts.

Meanwhile, I switched back to 5.0 beta with no problems.

JD

Hello,

newbie question:
I have Macrium Home v8 installed. Can I iinstall and run Hasleo OS Backup/Restore on the same PC (incl. entries in boot menu) without these programs interfering each other?

Thanks.

PC: Win 7 Pro SP1 64-bit.

I have Hasleo Backup Suite Free, version 4.9.3, installed.  I verify the integrity of a backup image by selecting the below. By doing so, I expect the program to remember my choices.  Acronis and Macrium Backup systems do but Hasleo does not.  I have to enter these selections each time I do a backup.  Is there a way to make the selections stick?  I welcome all replies and thank you in advance.
  
1.  Select Disk/Partition Backup
2.  Select Backup Options
3.  Select Advanced
4.  Select Check the integrity of the backup image files on completion
5.  Select Complete image check

Hello,

I experimented around a bit with HBS 5.0 Beta and I think I found a bug which really should be looked at.

This is the scenario:
- A full disk backup is taken.
- You need to restore to a new disk which unfortunately is a little bit smaller than the original disk.
- This shouldn't be a problem as long as the current usage is below the new disk limit, right?

Unfortunately you cannot restore partitions with a smaller size, you get error 0x012C000A00000000.



I documented the whole process with different examples in a video:



Timestamps:
- 01:30 - Backup is taken (Windows 10)
- 04:58 - Disk restore #1 - Delta mode (successful)
- 06:06 - Disk restore #2 - Full mode (successful)
- 07:25 - Disk restore #3 - Full mode, smaller C: partition (error)
- 10:10 - Partition restore #1 - smaller C: partition (error)
- 12:50 - Partition restore #2 - smaller C: partition (error)
- 14:58 - Disk restore #4 - Full mode, smaller C: partition (error)
- 17:20 - Partition restore #3 - smaller System-reserved partition (error)

Hope that helps!

Hello,
  When i restart a server and Hasleo is running it doesn't detect the shutdown and it keeps backing up cause the PC to wait for the Hasleo service to finish.
I guess adding a timer detecting if the machine is shutting down or something to cancel the active backup should be ok.

Thank you

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Hi Team,
We are currently evaluating an option to run Windows of external drives based on information provided ( [Solved] How to create a portable Windows 11/10 USB drive in 2024? )

To test this we are using the following tools:

1. External SSD : Lexar NS100 256GB 2.5” SATA III Solid State Drive (SSD) LNS100-256RB
2. Within an ORICO SSD enclosure : Orico 2588US3 USB 3.0 to 2.5'' SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure

We have a custom HW that would eventually run a Windows 10 IoT enterprise OS. This HW is powered by Intel Atom based SOM with eMMC of 64GB.
Goal is to boot this device of a external HD and do basic tests before we image it with official windows image.
I followed the procedure: (Config.png)
Installation Source : Windows Consumer ISO downloaded from Visual Studio marketplace
Edition to Install : Window 10 Home (x64)
Destination Driver : The formatted Lexar 256GB SSD
Partition Scheme : GPT for UEFI
Installation Mode : Legacy

I notice the below behaviour:

1. Saving the boot options (BootOption.png)
2. After exit the HW Biost POST starts Windows (WindowsBootLogo.img)
3. Performs a reboot and start Windows again with the Just a moment boot animation for a long time - 10 min(LoadingAnimation.png)
5. After completion performed a reboot with error message (RestartError.png)
6. Even connecting to network does not help as it cannot identify a network connection

Could you please advise on the next steps to resolve these issues? Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your assistance.

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Hello,
  Just won over 100GB of my full backup file

I have setup (successfully) incremental backup when USB drive is connected.
It would be helpful if the popup message confirming the completion of the
backup did not automatically disappear. 

I would prefer to manually acknowledge the message... that way if
I was away from the computer while it was backing up, I would be
informed (when I returned) that the backup was finished without
having to do alternative checks.

JD

I want to backup parts of my NAS but HBS doesn't see the share nor does it see the mount on Z:\. It only sees 1 (unimportant) of 3 shares. I tried it from two different computers with the same result.
See screenshot!

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