Hi Roger, It's not the software that's an issue. It's the hardware that must be the same. This means they must use the same mainboard, CPU, RAM, video & sound card, etc.. Otherwise, BOOM! :o( However, if the dual boot will only be used by the laptop, then it does indeed match the criteria. Peace, G http://tinyurl.com/ynlcr7 "The only dumb questions are the ones we fail to ask!" ----- Original Message ----- From: "R. M. B. White" <roguer@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:39 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Backup and latest Ghost (12.0) > GMan! > > All very helpful and lucidly explained, thank you. > > However in my case the dual boot will be placed in the external drive to > my laptop (which contains the primary boot). > > Therefore, I believe this meets your criteria of "all of the systems > involved share the same software". But I note your disclaimer regarding > " a rare occurrence". > > Roger W --------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To unsubscribe or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ To contact only the PCTT Mod Squad, write to: pctechtalk-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ---------------------------------------------------------------