Re: Backup for pre-installed XP Home Edition

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From: CS (nomail_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 10/29/04 

Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2004 18:35:18 -0500

On Fri, 29 Oct 2004 12:52:29 -0700, "Jim" <hester1@cox.net> wrote:

>I just bought a computer with XP Home edition pre-installed (Pro was not an
>option for this model). Backup was not installed and all I have is a DVD
>that will restore the hard disk to installation state---The Backup install
>files are not on the DVD. The store tech told me I
>have to get it from Microsoft, but I can't find it on their site. The
>manufacturer's site is useless.
>
>How do I get the backup utility?
>
>I would have thought that the manufacturer would have to provide at least
>the capability to install extra stuff that comes on the install disk, or the
>dealer would have to inform customers that they are not getting a complete
>version of XP Home, to the extent that optional installs on the install disk
>are not installed nor provided. I also would have thought that Microsoft
>would be willing to fix this by providing the Backup install files for
>download under the assumption that nobody who doesn't buy their product can
>use these files anyway.
>
>I can't believe that Microsoft would allow someone to distribute a version
>of their product that does not provide the Backup utility that ships with
>that product!
>
>Help?

Hi Jim:

You can download "ntbackup.msi" from here:

http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi

Just double click on the "ntbackup.msi" file and it will install on
your XP Home edition. Now, having said that, I strongly recommend
you consider purchasing a good backup program. The XP backup program
is limited in what it can do and will not span media or write directly
to DVD or CD.

I recommend you consider a backup program that creates an image of
your entire hard drive. Take a look at:

Ghost or Drive Image www.symantec.com

Image for Windows www.terabyteunlimited.com

True Image www.acronis.com

Any of the above is much superior to the "ntbackup" program.

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