Re: Backup/Restore info

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That procedure, to relocate, is not necessary. there is a simpler option -
rt click My Documents>Properties>Move
Though of course this doesnt creat a backup

"DonnyJ" <DonnyJ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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There is a way you can do this without backing-up. Folder such as My
Documuments,
My Pictures, My Music, Favorites, and My Videos do not have to be located
on
the C
Drive. It is possible to have these folder on another hard drive. What you
would do is the following:
1. Install your hard drive.
2. Create the above folders.
3. Download Redirector at: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/folderredirector.htm
This is freeware too. Use it to tell windows where to new path is. These
are
also located in the registry at:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders
If you computer dies, you buy a new computer or whatever, you'll be able
to
take your
hard drive with you with all your files intack. No backup software needed.

"Stan" wrote:

I'm using Windows XL SP2. I would like to buy an external drive with
large capacity and use it to back up Windows, other programs, and data
(including lots of photos).

Is there a document that discusses simple ways to do this? Or perhaps, a
program that I can use to do it?

Thanks
Stan



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