I was looking for a free alternative to acronis true image, and i stumbled upon drive image xml. I have a few questions about it that the FAQ did not answer:

1. Can i backup a full volume and...

in the past, i have used nortorn 2005, avg, avast 4, and mcAfee.

i couldn't add more software to the list, i listed the ones that i or my friends have had used before!! sorry.

i love to test, break, and fix too, especially with vista. Best part is, while others are reinstalling windows for two hours, i can reformat, clean, reinstall in 25 minutes, and finish updates,...

75% because i want to have the highest performance

25% because of viruses, slowness, crapware, and things of that sort

cool!!!

(what's with the whacky picture??!!)

I might get a 30" monitor soon, but the poll (that i created) won't let me add my second monitor to the list!!!

I have just reinstalled windows today, probably 8-12 in my lifetime (of 3 computers, when i actually knew you could reinstall windows LOL!!), while the older pc's got garbaged or upgraded...

i use windows live onecare, and sorry for the virus software, the polls won't let me add your's for some odd reason.

what virus software do you use?

How many times did you have to reinstall windows?

what size and brand for your monitor do you use?

check the following:

1. file associations
2. Target/ File Target
3. If nothing works, delete the shortcut, and then create a new short cut from the original program.