Re: Backup for pre-installed XP Home Edition
From: Alex Nichol (alexn.mvpdts_at_ntlworld.delete.com)
Date: 10/30/04
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Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2004 15:03:16 +0100
Jim 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.
The backup that comes with Pro is really only suitable for Tape backup,
OEM makers are not required to provide it with Home, and on the whole I
think are probably wise not to. It was I think provided for people
coming forward from NT to Pro with existing tape systems. In particular
it does not handle backup to CD. Really you need an independent image
backup to CD or DVD that will allow you to back up and restore the
system as you have it set up; eg Ghost, Drive Image, Acronis or I use
Image for Windows. Then a separate means of backing up data, just how
elaborate that is depending on your needs
-- Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies) Bournemouth, U.K. Alexn@mvps.D8E8L.org (remove the D8 bit)
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