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 HDCOPY creates an image of a harddisk on a backupmedia of your own choice
 (PD/ZIP/HDD/Network ...). Images can be restored to any harddisk.
 Duplicating of harddisks gets dead easy.


 (- Win NT -)   Please notice capital "Special remarks"  (- Win NT -)


 HDCOPY Classic 2.0
     - copy harddisks of any size
     - support of long filenames
     - logical support of FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 filesystems
     - physical support of any type of partitions
     - runs with any DOS Version
     - backup and restore from commandlineinput for batch programming
     - backup on multiple media's with adjustable filesize

 HDCOPY Pro 2.0
     - all features of HDCOPY 2.0

     plus a wide range of additional features

     - reconstructure of harddisks easily
     - combining different partitions from different source harddisks
     - quick partitioning of harddisk and formating at known structures
     - copying partitions from one harddisk to another and vary the
       partitionsize at the same time
     - data compression for a minimum of resource utilisation and quick
       execution

 In preparation
 ==============
 - Restore of single files out of logical saved partitions
 - Resizing DOS partitions without loss of data


 Special remarks
 ===============

 1. In general

 We recommend using scandisk (DOS) or other programs to examine the harddisk
 before using HDCOPY.


 2. Using HDCOPY with Windows NT

 Due to security level C2 from Windows NT the direct disk access is limited.
 Therefore we recommend using HDCOPY at DOS to reinsure all data is saved,
 copied or restored.


 3. Write the backup into the same partition that is being saved

 If the backup is written to the same partition that is being saved, HDCOPY
 possibly reports cluster failure. This error is caused by the open imagefile
 which is not completed. In most cases you will only have to retry this action.
 You are able to avoid this mistake by changing the "buffers" entry in the
 CONFIG.SYS file (BUFFERS=32,0).
 If the mistake still occures, please run scandisk.


 4. Using HDCOPY with Windows 95

 There are no known problems using HDCOPY with Windows 95. We still recommend
 using single MS-DOS mode because of Windows swap file. It also runs faster
 because no other processes can disturb.


 5. Panasonic Laptops with Hibernation partition

 Please notice that the hibernation partition of Panasonic (Type 132)
 must be in second place of the partition table.


 List of Files
 =============

 If you do not have all files according to your version and the list below
 please contact us or download a new version from our Web Site listed below.

  File          Explanation                              Version
  ------------------------------------------------------------------
  HDCOPY.EXE    main program including overlay           all

  HDCOPY.CFG    configurationfile for HDCOPY to          all
                save several informations

  HDCOPY.DAT    necessary for building partitions        all

  HDCOPY.CMP    informationfile for compression          all

  HDORDER.TXT   ordering form                            all

  HELP.TXT      this text                                all

  UPDATE.TXT    New features and Bugfix                  all

  BACKALL.BAT   example backup batch file for command
                line input                               all

  RESTALL.BAT   example restore batch file for command
                line input                               all

  RESTALL.MAK   makefile for RESTALL.BAT                 all


 User Manual
 ===========

 List of contents

 1.     Start-up Screen
 1.1    Programstart
 1.2    Licensenumber

 2.     Main Menu
 2.1    Action
 2.1.1  Backup
 2.1.2  Tape Backup
 2.1.3  Quick FDisk
 2.1.4  Restore
 2.1.5  Copy Harddisk and Copy Partition

 2.2    Options
 2.2.1  Harddisks overview
 2.2.2  HD Protection
 2.2.3  Save Mode
 2.2.4  Last Track
 2.2.5  Image File Size
 2.2.6  Datacompression (HDCOPY Pro)

 2.3    Verify
 2.3.1  Surface analysis
 2.3.2  Verify image

 2.4    Help
 2.4.1  How to use HDCOPY
 2.4.2  Command line mode
 2.4.3  HDCOPY Shareware
 2.4.4  Ordering Form
 2.4.5  HDCOPY Address

 2.5    End
 2.5.1  End Program
 2.5.2  Command Shell


 1. Start-up Screen
 -----------------
 Version and Licensenumber are displayed on Start-up screen.
 If you have any questions, please have these information's at your finger
 tips. Correct and precise statements can only be made, if we get these
 information's.
 In some cases a "usage period" is also displayed.

 1.1 Programstart
 To start the program you only need to press "ENTER". The mainmenu will be
 displayed.

 1.2 Licensenumber
 The licensenumber allows the change of program status.
 By entering the Licensenumber you received, the program will now allow all
 actions you are registered for.
 Geting an actual version from the HDCOPY homepage takes the same way.


 2. Main Menu
 -------------
 Use cursor keys to navigate through the menu and "ENTER" to select specified
 action. In the window "actual selection" already chosen options are displayed.
 This allows you to confirm the settings immediately.
 In every menu the "ESC" key will bring you back to the mainmenu or at least
 one screen back.


 2.1 Action

 2.1.1 Backup and Tape-Backup

 a.) Selecting the partition
 The current harddisk structure is displayed. Within this window you will find
 all harddisks listed from 0 to 7 and all partitions on every harddisk numbered
 from 1 to 8. This method is used to display all found harddisks and partitions
 (When using DOS or Windows 95, NTFS or HPFS partitions are not shown as
 logical drives). Use the cursor keys to choose all partitions of
 one Harddisk or a single partition.
 Notice: Only one selection at a time is possible.

 b.) Choosing the destination directory and name for the Image
 You can enter the destination directory and imagefilename in the screen.
 Creating new directories ("F7") is also supported.
 Start Backup with "F10" at overview window.

 c.) Description of the current Backup
 After choosing the destination directory, you are prompted to enter a
 description with a maximum length of 20 characters. This description is
 shown when restoring from an Image File.

 d.) Backup Screen
 In this screen, the current process of the backup is displayed.
 The backup can be stopped, be pressing the "ESC" key.

 e.) Creating the Batch and Make file for the restore. (Only HDCOPY Pro)
 The Pro Version can automatically create a Batch and Make file for the
 restore.

 After the backup process a information window appears. You are brought back
 to the mainmenu.

 2.1.3 Quick FDisk
 Quick FDisk is the way to partitioning and (partial) formating the harddisk.

 a.)  "F2" deleting single partitions (only HDCOPY Pro)
 After pressing the F2 key, you are prompted to select the partition you want
 to delete. Use ESC to abort.

 b.)  "F3" Erase all partitions
 All existing partitions are erased and the free disk space is shown as one
 area.

 c.) "F4" Change Drive
 By choosing this point, you can read a new disk or restore the default
 settings of the actual disk.

 d.)  "F7" Creating new partitions (only HDCOPY Pro)
 It is possible to create new partitions by selecting this point. You must
 choose type, size in MB, the location within the free area and weather it
 is a primary partition or a logical drive within a extended partition.
 Up to now it is only possible to create FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 partitions
 completely. Other partition types can only be created using size and
 location of the partition. The partition must be formatted from the
 operating system.

 List of known partition types
 Partitions where the structure is unknown can be backuped and restored
 without a loss of data.
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------
 Type NR.    naming                      explanation
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------
   0        free                         variable for free partitions
                                         can not be created using HDCOPY

   1        12 BIT (DOS)                 little DOS partition (up to 10 MB)

   2,3      XENIX                        UNIX, structure unknown

   4        16 BIT (DOS)                 FAT16 partition smaller than 32 MB

   5        extended DOS                 This is automatically created if
                                         extended partition exists.

   6        BIG DOS                      DOS partition (FAT16) larger
                                         than 32 MB

   7        NTFS                         Microsoft's New technology file
            OS/2 HPFS                    system, or IBM's High performance
                                         file system structure unknown


   8,9      AIX                          UNIX, structure unknown

   10       OS/2 Bootmanager             Is created using OS/2,
                                         structure unknown

   11       (V)FAT 32                    New 32 BIT format from Microsoft
                                         for big partitions,

   12       (V)FAT 32 / LBA              New 32 BIT format from Microsoft
                                         for big partitions, HDD > 8 GB

   18       Compaq Service               Service partition for Compaq
                                         Computers

   22       BIG DOS covert               BIG DOS Partition covert by
                                         Bootmanager from OS/2

   23       HPFS covert                  HPFS (high performance file
                                         system), covert by BootManager,
                                         structure unknown

   100      Novell                       structure unknown

   132      Panasonic Hibernation        save partition for hibernation
            Targa Suspend Partition      mode, either FAT12 or FAT16 struc-
                                         ture depending on size and model
                                         number

   160      Phoenix Suspend              save partition form Phoenix

 e.)  "F8" activate bootpartition
 You are prompted to activate the partition which is used to boot the
 computer. Only select partition that can be started.
 "SHIFT-F8" clear all bootflags.

 f.) "F10" Do changes
 After pressing F10 the partitions are processed one after another.
 After the process is completed the new partition structure is created and
 the mark for the start partition is set.

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 REMEMBER !!!  If the process is cancelled the data is not complete and
               the partition or harddisk can not be used.
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 After successfully finishing the process, a notice window is shown.
 The computer must know be restarted. This automatically happens, when you
 leave the program.


 2.1.4 Restore

 a.) Select harddisk for restore
 Choose the destination-harddisk from the list of avible harddisks

 b.) Select of image for restore
 Choose the directory and image. The complete source will be displayed in a
 new window. Choose one partition or the whole harddisk.

 c.) Insert into destination-harddisk
 Select the destination area and insert the source by pressing the "Enter"
 key.

 Points b.) and c.) can be repeated for serveral partitions on one harddisk

 d.) Start restore
 Start restore by pressing "F10" from the overview window.

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 REMEMBER !!!  If the restore process is cancelled the data is not complete
               and the partition or harddisk can not be used.
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 After successfully finishing the restore process, a notice screen is
 shown. The computer must know be restarted. This automatically happens,
 when you leave the program.


 2.1.5  copying harddisks and partitions

 This option allows you to copy your harddisk. You do not have to create
 an image and you don't need additional hardware. Just buy a new harddisk
 and copy your installed programs and data to your new harddisk.
 The different between the points is the selection you get from HDCOPY

 a.)  Source
 Select the harddisk or partition.
 Is the whole harddisk is selected the partition structure on the destination
 will biuld automatically.

 b.)  Destination
 Choose the destination harddisk and partition. Partitions can only be copied
 to partitions with the same type. If neccessy create first with Quick FDisk.

 e.)  "F10" Start
 After pressing the "F10" from overwiew window, the copy process starts.

 After successfully finishing the copy process, a notice screen is
 shown. The computer must now be restarted. This automatically happens,
 when you leave the program.

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 REMEMBER !!!  If the copy process is cancelled the data is not complete
               and the partition or harddisk can not be used.
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 2.2  Options

 2.2.1 Harddisks
 Here the whole harddisk with all partitions are displayed.

 2.2.2 HD Protection
 To prevent an unwished write to a Harddisk can set here a write protection
 for HDCOPY to the harddisk. This Flag will written in the Partitionsector
 at position: 187h.

 ------------  This Write Protection is only for HDCOPY  --------------

 Until this time are no incompatibilties known. If you have any problems
 with a program, please contact us.

 2.2.3  save mode
 You can change the save mode, so that partitions were the structure is
 known, are also copied 1:1. If you select this feature, you can only
 restore the partition without changing the size or structure.

 2.2.4 Last Track
 Under DOS the last track from a harddisk is not used. (Displayed in
 HDCOPY as free partition)
 New operating systems uses this track and also under DOS or FAT16 and
 FAT32 partitions this trak can be used. The using of the last track with
 HDCOPY can here switched. It will spend up to 8 MBytes more space on the
 Harddisk ( 256 heads, 63 sectors).
 Some Harddisk tools (like Norton Disk Doctor) will display an error with
 those partitions, but works normaly.

 2.2.5 Image file size
 Sometime it is useful to limit the filesize of the image, for example to
 bring the files on a CD-R. Therefor the filesize can adjust here.
 The maximum filesize under DOS is 2047 MBytes.
 The image will dispence to several files with counted extensions, up to
 149 files.
 (HDIMAGE1.IMG, HDIMAGE1.000, HDIMAGE1.001 ... HDIMAGE1.148)

 2.2.6 Datacompression (Only HDCOPY Pro)
 This point switch the datacompression for Backup on/off. At the Restore
 the compression is get from the imagefile.


 2.3    Verify

 2.3.1  Surface analysis
 After choosing harddisk the whole surface of these harddisk would be checked
 by read- and writeaccess.
 Error would not correct by HDCOPY, therefor use programs to clean errors:

   FAT and NTFS Partitions : Scandisk with surface analysis
   HPFS                    : CHKDSK
   free space              : Low-level-format
   other partitions        : ???

 2.3.2  Verify image
 To verify a backup in this point the backup runs second time with the
 different here the datas would compared with the datas written at first
 time.

 If there is an error three points are possible:
   1. The backup and the verfiy image are not the same type
      --> repeat verify image
   2. New datas on the partition which is backuped are written.
      --> repeat backup
   3. Or an error is in the imagefile
      --> repeat backup


 2.4  Help
 Here you can find Help to most program parts.

 2.4.1  How to use HDCOPY
 A screen is displayed with this text. You can scroll the text using the
 cursor keys. To print the text to LPT1: just press F1.

 2.4.2  Command line
 The command line mode allows you to automate the backup process, without
 having to enter any additional answers.

 a.)  Overall Parameter
 1. /WL:0               conforming of overwriting datas is disabled
 2. /NoPartSpur         Only the partitionsactor is handled, otherwise
                        complete track handled.
 3. /NoInt13Ext         no use of extended Bios Function for harddisk > 8GB.
                        Clear problems with some computer and harddisks

 b.)  Backup
 For the automated process you need to enter four parameters
 1.  -B                      for backup
 2.  LW:0 to LW:7            to select source media
 3.  PA:0 to PA:8            to select partition, PA:0 means all partition
 4.  destination file        where should the data be saved to

 two additional parameters ware possible:
 5.  [T+]/[T-]               switch inputs on/off
                             Standard: T+
 6.  [M+]/[M-]               automatically build of batch- and makefile
                             Standard: M-

 c.)  Verify
 Same parameter as by Backup, only first must be -V
 1. -V                       for Verify
 2. - 4.                     look Backup

 The order of parameters can be made as wanted.
 If one parameter is not logically, the backup process can not be completed,
 the mainmenu is shown.

 Example: HDCOPY -B LW:0 PA:1 D:\HDCTEST.IMG
 The first partition of harddisk 0 is backuped into a file "HDCTEST.IMG" in
 the root directory of drive d:.

 d.)  Restore
 To run an automatic restore it is necessary to create a "make" file.
 After you have created the "make" file, you start HDCOPY with two
 parameters.
 1.  -R            for restore
 2.  filename      complete path and file name of the make file

 The structure of the make file can include following command lines.
 1.  line             HDCOPY Make-File for restore
                      (recognition of the make file, by the command)
 last line            HDCOPY make end

 Beginning with the second line, following commands are possible. The
 order of appearance can not be changed. Remarks and empty line can NOT
 be included in oe action.

 Line                  Description
 Drive=x               Drive to be restored, x must be replaced by 0-7
                       In every make file you can only place the drive
                       command once

 Keyboard=x            x is replaced by either 0 or 1. If this parameter is
                       set to x=1, the program will stop when a mistake
                       accures.

 Permission=x          x is on or off.
                       If x=off a write protection of the harddisk will
                       for these restore ignored.

 Aktion=K              Copy harddisks. With batch commands it is only
                       possible to copy complete harddisks
 Sourcedrive=x         Sourcedrive=0 to 7
 Destinationdrive=x    Destinationdrive=0 to 7

 Aktion=L              delete partitions
 Number=x              number of the partition to be deleted

 Aktion=R              A restore should done
 File=xxxx             File to be restored with complete path
 Index=x               position of the partition on the source drive
                       (x=0..8)
       Index = 0    :  no additional information's are needed, complete
                       restore
       Index > 0    :  single partitions need following parameters
     partition=x       x must be replaced by 1...8, replace the specified
                       partition
         Where=x       x=1 partition is created at the beginning of the
                       free area
         Size=x        size of the partition in MB

 Aktion=B              Set boot partition
 Boot=x                (x=1..8)

 ;                     Remark lines

 In a make file you can include a any number of commands for one harddisk.

 2.4.3 Info Shareware Version
 A screen is displayed with the difference between the shareware and
 commercial Version.

 2.4.4 Ordering form
 The ordering form is displayed and can be printed by pressing F1.

 2.4.5 HDCOPY address
 A screen with the address, where to order HDCOPY is displayed


 2.5   End
 Here you will find program parts that are needed to end the program

 2.5.1 Program End
 The program ends.
 If the restore process has been chosen, the computer will restart.

 2.5.2 Command Shell
 With this menu, you can start a new DOS prompt. With this option it is
 possible to start another program while you run HDCOPY. It is not
 possible to select this menu, if a restore has been processed.


 More information and orders
 To order, please print order form and send it via Fax, mail or E-mail.

       HDTRONIC EDV-Service GmbH
       Hauptstraße 99
       21629 Neu Wulmstorf

       Tel: +49 / 40 70 01 20 91
       FAX: +49 / 40 70 01 20 92

       E-mail  : [e-mail]
       Homepage: http://www.hdcopy.com
                 http://www.hdtronic.de


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