5 hours ago
Today I did my second disk/partition image with Hasleo Backup Suite Pro (HBSP). I am a newbie, so I wanted to share some suggestions to improve HBSP.
First, you should understand that I only ever do Full Disk Partition Backups weekly, initiating them manually. In essence, I want an backup image that will allow me to completely to restore my computer from a failed OS drive once it was replaced, exactly as it was at the time of its creation.
Second, I own a lifetime license to Easeus Todo Home Backup (ETBH), with free upgrades, for both of my computers. I also own a Macrium Reflect 8 (MR8) license, with four seats. It was my past practice to alternate my weekly system disk/partition images between both programs. I purchased Hasleo Backup Suite Pro (HBSP) about ten days ago, because when Macrium Reflect X became only a subscription product, it was time for me to move on. I detest subscription backup products. Now I am going to alternate all three imaging programs for as long as Windows does not "break" MR8. It is the best-in-class right now, but I think that the company has shot itself in the foot with their new subscription model.
Third, this post should be interpreted as constructive suggestions. I am very happy with HBSP. I could have done only with the free version, but I want to pay developers for their work.
My observations and suggestions:
1. I cannot set Global Settings so that my choices are remembered for future image backups. I have to go through the Options Menu each time to select that I do not want HBSP default settings of Filters On, Quick Check, Medium Priority, etc. I want the Filters off, a Complete Check, and High Priority.
2. Today, I created a Full Disk/Partition Image of my OS drive, with 223 GB used, and selected a Complete Check Image. The backup time was 15:45, but the Complete Check Image Time was 31:35, for a total backup job time of 47:30.
The backup time was impressive, but the Complete Check Image time was not. MR8 can do its "Verify Image" and imaging for total backup time of 24 minutes. ETBH can do its separate (you cannot select to have an automatic Check Image begin when the Backup is complete in that product) in about 34 minutes.
The progress bar goes to 80% in HBSP when the backup completes. It is glacial in moving from 80% to 100% when the Complete Check Image is selected. Competing products have a separate progress bar for verifying/checking the image.
Regardless, the Check Complete Image algorithms need to be tuned up to improve their speed.
These are "early days" and the development team is very small, but they have made a great start. I am very impressed with the product. Keep up the good work!
Regards,
Phil
First, you should understand that I only ever do Full Disk Partition Backups weekly, initiating them manually. In essence, I want an backup image that will allow me to completely to restore my computer from a failed OS drive once it was replaced, exactly as it was at the time of its creation.
Second, I own a lifetime license to Easeus Todo Home Backup (ETBH), with free upgrades, for both of my computers. I also own a Macrium Reflect 8 (MR8) license, with four seats. It was my past practice to alternate my weekly system disk/partition images between both programs. I purchased Hasleo Backup Suite Pro (HBSP) about ten days ago, because when Macrium Reflect X became only a subscription product, it was time for me to move on. I detest subscription backup products. Now I am going to alternate all three imaging programs for as long as Windows does not "break" MR8. It is the best-in-class right now, but I think that the company has shot itself in the foot with their new subscription model.
Third, this post should be interpreted as constructive suggestions. I am very happy with HBSP. I could have done only with the free version, but I want to pay developers for their work.
My observations and suggestions:
1. I cannot set Global Settings so that my choices are remembered for future image backups. I have to go through the Options Menu each time to select that I do not want HBSP default settings of Filters On, Quick Check, Medium Priority, etc. I want the Filters off, a Complete Check, and High Priority.
2. Today, I created a Full Disk/Partition Image of my OS drive, with 223 GB used, and selected a Complete Check Image. The backup time was 15:45, but the Complete Check Image Time was 31:35, for a total backup job time of 47:30.
The backup time was impressive, but the Complete Check Image time was not. MR8 can do its "Verify Image" and imaging for total backup time of 24 minutes. ETBH can do its separate (you cannot select to have an automatic Check Image begin when the Backup is complete in that product) in about 34 minutes.
The progress bar goes to 80% in HBSP when the backup completes. It is glacial in moving from 80% to 100% when the Complete Check Image is selected. Competing products have a separate progress bar for verifying/checking the image.
Regardless, the Check Complete Image algorithms need to be tuned up to improve their speed.
These are "early days" and the development team is very small, but they have made a great start. I am very impressed with the product. Keep up the good work!
Regards,
Phil