DriveImage XML is a reliable program for easy imaging and backing up partitions and logical drives. Image creation uses Microsofts Volume Shadow Services (VSS), allowing you to create safe "hot images" even from drives currently in use. For data recovery you need Barts PE Builder to create your own bootable CD-ROM ("BartPE") by extracting the necessary files from your WinXP installation CD. To make this CD-ROM with WinPE is not easy. More info »
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