Thanks for that info on Acronis. Reformatting IS very time-consuming due to having to reload all my apps, redo all settings, etc. -- I looked it up on their website and it looks to be a $50 item for the download, plus 12.99 + S&H to get it in CD form, a little bit pricey. One impt question comes to mind: Will the product allow one to use one disc to perform the functions on all 3 of my machines, or will it limit me to using it on one machine? Thx again.
I think you'd need a copy for each system you're backing up. If they're worth backing up, it's probably worth the $5o.