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I’m always up for a new take on the all-important backup chore, and that’s what you get with Zinstall’s FullBack. Actually, that’s a white lie — it’s the program’s restore function, which can transfer your data and apps to a new OS installation that’s particularly unique.
I’m calling my claim close enough and sticking with it — with the addendum that you pay rather dearly for the fresh-take aspect. Also, the restore process is a bit convoluted and not particularly speedy.
FullBack backs up your entire system, but it’s not imaging. While you can of course retrieve individual folders and files at any time and to anywhere, the full (files, apps, and settings) restore functionality is purely migratory — i.e., it transfers your apps and data to an existing OS installation such as what exists on a new machine. If you’re restoring to the same hardware, you’ll need to reinstall your OS first.
The migratory restore is a two-step process. First you download FullBack onto your new computer/installation and use it to mount the backup as a virtual drive. You then download another Zinstall product — Migration Kit Pro. Normally a $190 purchase, you get a license with FullBack, though there’s a soft one-month moratorium on using it so unscrupulous types don’t cheat by renting FullBack for a month just to save on Migration Kit Pro.
How exactly Zinstall can enforce this is somewhat of a mystery, but they told me they aren’t heartless and if for some reason your PC actually did die right after subscribing, they’ll cut you some slack. To me, they’re taking a real chance on human nature.