Re: Back-up

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From: Kelly (kelly_at_mvps.org)
Date: 05/26/04


Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 22:23:55 -0500

Ok, Michael both of our points have been made. Now I'm going tell mom that
you yelled at me. And you know what that means for the next 'family'
reunion (hint: cuzin' Bubba). <w>

-- 
All the Best,
Kelly
Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
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"Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User)" <user@#notme.com> wrote in 
message news:OhLJfUsQEHA.620@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> And I'm sticking to the third line in my signature...though, as you 
> suggest, spyware victims don't have to format...but running without a 
> backup is the same as running naked through a prickly briar patch.
>
> I know you're not suggesting that, I just want folks to realize THEY NEED 
> TO BE BACKED UP...PERIOD!
>
> -- 
> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> Windows Shell/User
> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
> "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message 
> news:OxX8VFsQEHA.1276@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>> Well then, I answered his post.  He didn't ask if backup's were 
>> necessary. He stated why he wanted to do so.  Along those same lines 
>> there are some that ask this same question before formatting because of 
>> spyware or virii and for that point, I would post the same answer again. 
>> There is no need to do either because of spyware, etc.
>>
>> Remember these posts get Googled and spyware victims do NOT have to 
>> backup or format because of, period!!!  So, that is my story and am 
>> sticking to it, Michael.  :o)
>>
>> -- 
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly
>>
>> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
>> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>>
>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>
>>
>> "Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User)" <user@#notme.com> wrote in 
>> message news:OQkIaWrQEHA.3476@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>> Kelly, PUHLEASE, don't tell anyone there's no real need for backup!!!:-)
>>>
>>> The need is there, maybe not in the context he was asking but it's 
>>> definitely there!
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
>>> Windows Shell/User
>>> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
>>> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>>>
>>> "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message 
>>> news:edvC99qQEHA.3748@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> No real need for backup.  Just clean your system.
>>>>
>>>> Ad-Aware
>>>> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>>>>
>>>> Spybot
>>>> http://tinyurl.com/btf8
>>>>
>>>> CWShredder (Line 313)
>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>
>>>> Hijack This
>>>> http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
>>>>
>>>> Free Online Virus Scan
>>>> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -- 
>>>> All the Best,
>>>> Kelly
>>>>
>>>> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
>>>> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>>>>
>>>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>>
>>>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Mongo" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
>>>> news:125bd01c442ad$bfff94f0$a001280a@phx.gbl...
>>>>>I have obtained a virus and spyware. I am operational at
>>>>> this moment. Can I backup my files to a CD and NOT
>>>>> transfer the virus with those files?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
> 


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