Re: backup will not compress data

That sounds like a great idea until I can afford better software. Just one
question. If I backup to my hard drive and then transfer it to a DVD or CD
won't the NTBackup program look for it where it is deleted from and not be
able to use it from the DVD? Please tell me how to restore in case I need to.
Thank you so much for understanding my financial situation.
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In His Service,
Debra A. Snipes
www.In-His-Service.org





"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:

Debra

NTBackup does not back up directly to CD/DVD, however, you can backup to the hard drive, and burn those backup files to a CD/DVD using the built-in burning feature on XP. You can then delete the files from the hard drive. This would probably be the best low cost option for you.

If the size of the backup files are too large for a CD or DVD, you can simply back up the hard drive in smaller increments.

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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User


"DEBNC" <DEBNC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:01040E2F-96FF-4A36-85DC-51E95F90FE6A@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
What other backup devices will NTBackup support besides tape drives? Does it
support CD or DVD backup? If not, I need to do some shopping considering I
have an monthly disability income of 603/month. Is there any companies or
products I should definitely stay away from in your opinion? I know some
companies offers stuff free to put viruses or spyware on your computer.
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In His Service,
Debra A. Snipes
www.In-His-Service.org





"V Green" wrote:

Built-in NTBackup is a MAJOR POS. It only supports
compression when it is done in hardware by the backup device
(as in some tape drives, not for HD's).

Dump it and buy a third party solution.

"DEBNC" <DEBNC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:88C94CE3-DF73-4064-8E00-7220CFB2F40F@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Yes, I am using the XP built-in NTBackup. I am not backing up to a tape
drive
but to another hard drive. However, the hard drive I am backing up to will
not hold the back up. If I cannot compress it before it is backed up then
it
will not fit on the hard drive. Can I change to Seagate Backup Exec for
Windows 95 or will it not work? Is there any other options?
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In His Service,
Debra A. Snipes
www.In-His-Service.org





"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:

Debra

What backup program are you using?

If you are using the XP built-in NTBackup and the Compress option is
disabled, this usually indicates that you are not backing up to a tape
drive.

Alternately, you can use the XP compression feature to store the file in
a compressed folder.

How To Use Compressed (Zipped) Folders in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306531

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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User


"DEBNC" <DEBNC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:5B527A2B-E8C0-46D8-9CAD-92B0ED68BD4F@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
When I backup my data it will not even give me the option of
compressing my
data which I greatly need to do. Help says something about changing
compression for the internet however I have cable internet and that
does not
apply to me. What can I do to compress my data as it is being backed
up on my
Windows XP computer?
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In His Service,
Debra A. Snipes
www.In-His-Service.org








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