User Guide

Introduction
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 What is Apricorn EZ Gig II?
Apricorn EZ Gig II solves all backup problems, ensuring the safety of all information
on your PC.
Using it, you'll be able to create exact hard disk images, including all operating
systems, applications and configuration files, software updates, personal settings
and all of your data.
If failures occur that block access to information or affect system operation, or if
you accidentally delete necessary files, you'll be able to restore the system and lost
data easily.
You won't have to select files and folders for backup, as many backup applications
require. Instead, you will store all your disk data. As a result, Apricorn EZ Gig II is
simpler and faster than competitive applications.
You can store images on almost any PC storage device: local hard drives, a variety
of IDE, SCSI, FireWire (IEEE-1394), USB (1.0, 1.1 and 2.0) and PC card (formerly
called PCMCIA) removable media drives, including CD-R(RW),
magneto-optical.
You can restore the partition or lost data from an image any time. You can also
connect an image as a virtual drive, browse its contents and extract selected files to
the hard disk.
The unique technology developed by Apricorn and implemented in Apricorn EZ Gig
II allows you to create exact, sector-by-sector disk images and restore their content
directly from Windows without the reboots typical for similar products.
Wizards and a user-friendly, Windows XP-styled interface will make your work
even more convenient. Just answer some simple questions and let Apricorn EZ Gig
II take care of everything else! When a problem occurs, it will get you up and
running in short order.
1.2 What is a disk image?
A disk (partition) image is a file that contains a copy of all information stored on a
disk. The image stores the installed operating system, all programs, and all
documents and settings.
By backing up your information regularly, you will protect yourself from data loss in
case of system failure or PC malfunctions.