That question, Dick, I cannot readily answer and, unfortunately, due to my
laptop not being able to run Vista Ultimate, I'm not in a position to test
it. With something like Acronis True Image each file can be given its own
name, whereas with Complete PC Backup you can't rename the file, Complete Pc
Backup uses its own naming convention, this is why I prefer separate
partitions.

To be honest, although I do use Complete PC Backup, I much prefer to use
Acronis True Image, simply because it gives me more control.

As for backing up a folder there isn't any 'hidden' GI as far as I know. The
only folders available for backing up are: Pictures; Music; Video; E-mail;
Documents; TV Shows; Compressed Files and Additional Files.

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"Dick Watson" <littlegreengecko@mind-enufalready-spring.com> wrote in
message news:uiz#GbMAJHA.4172@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> And if I don't partition it, can I still store two system's worth of
> "Complete PC Backup" .VHD files (and maybe use it for regular file backups
> besides) and they don't conflict?
>
> BTW, while we are on the subject, what happened to just being able to pick
> a folder and back it up? I guess I see why they dumbed down Backup and
> Restore Center for the majority of users, but am wondering if there is a
> more flexible UI hiding somewhere for the rest of us.
>
> The problem with partitions is always how to size them to avoid having to
> use a tool like Acronis Disk Director.
>
> I'd test this, but I don't have a free external to play with. I use WHS to
> back up my systems, but my daughter is looking for a simpler solution for
> her desktop and laptop.
>
> "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
> news:CFE1797C-E297-4E53-9E5C-4A76453D1FBF@microsoft.com...
>> The trick is to partition the external hard drive.
>