Re: Backup vs. System Restore? Please help

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You have *a* OEM version.

Why would I think that you have pirated software just because you have an
OEM version of XP?

VALUEADD and SUPPORT Folders Are Not Included on OEM CD-ROMs
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;311246

Glad you found it. Keep having fun.

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In news:74530491-4E4D-4321-BB46-D5F2D620C9DC@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Eskimo <Eskimo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
I do have the OEM version. Apparently, some people think I have pirated
software because I cannot correctly install SP2. Thank you for not
jumping to conclusions and assuming I have pirated software!!! I found
the backup utility on my computer and am using it as we speak!! Thanks!



"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

NTBackup is not installed with XP Home, but it's on the XP CD. Unless
you have an OEM CD. In that case read on.

See this for how to install...

HOW TO: Install Backup from the CD-ROM in Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;302894

If you have an OEM version of XP installed, NTBackup may not be included.

You can download NTBackup here:
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi

System Restore and Backup are different things.

[[System Restore is a component of Windows XP that you can use to restore
your computer to a previous state, if a problem occurs, without losing
your personal data files (such as Microsoft Word documents, browsing
history, drawings, favorites, or e-mail). System Restore monitors
changes to the system and some application files, and it automatically
creates easily identified restore points. These restore points allow you
to revert the system to a previous time. They are created daily and at
the time of significant system events (such as when an application or
driver is installed). You can also create and name your own restore
points at any time. ]]

[[The Backup utility helps you create a copy of the information on your
hard disk. In the event that the original data on your hard disk is
accidentally erased or overwritten, or becomes inaccessible because of a
hard disk malfunction, you can use the copy to restore your lost or
damaged data.]]

System Restore overview

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/app_system_restore_hss_overview.mspx

How do I backup my files and folders in XP?
http://www.winxptutor.com/ntbackup.htm

HOW TO: Use Backup to Back Up Files and Folders on Your Computer
in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308422

How to Use the Backup Utility to Back Up Files and Folders in Windows XP
Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320820

How to use Backup to restore files and folders on your computer in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;309340

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In news:46C76A64-7C67-4F65-9379-155A154E896F@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Eskimo <Eskimo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
Thanks for the reply, but as I said earlier, there is no "Backup" in my
System Tools. That's part of my question. Do you know why I have
"System Restore" instead?



"Anando [MS-MVP]" wrote:

Hello,

How to Use the Backup Utility to Back Up Files and Folders in Windows
XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320820

HOW TO: Install Backup from the CD-ROM in Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q302894

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"Eskimo" <Eskimo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:38204904-360E-4E74-BD5C-27DAEE807B99@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
When I go to Start, Accessories, System Tools, there isn't anything in
there called Backup. There is System Restore. Is that the same as
backing up your data? I followed the directions on the screen and did
a system restore. I want to install SP2 and want to make sure I have
everything backup up properly. Thanks.

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