Re: Win update; newsgroup into OE; find win backup

Hi....yes, I thought it was easier w/o the disk. But I'll try with it. So
when I insert it, it will show "ntbackuplmsi" and I'll run it? But from the
VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP folder? How to find this folder? Would it be shown
on the disk too? Wow, I'll go and try and hopefully I won't have to come
back with this thing again... ;o)

Thanks so much Nepatsfan for your patience and for the links for the Word!
Adela


"Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Since you downloaded the Windows Backup installation file to your Desktop,
try double clicking the file to see if it will install the program. If
that doesn't work, you might want to get out your XP installation CD and
run ntbackup.msi from the VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP folder. Once installed,
you should find a shortcut to the program in your Start menu. Look under
Accessories -> System Tools.

As for your Office newsgroup question, they're organized by application,
not Office version. For example, if you have a question concerning Word,
you could post to one of these newsgroups.

Word General
news:microsoft.public.word.docmanagement

Word New Users
news:microsoft.public.word.newusers

Word Application Errors
news:microsoft.public.word.application.errors

You'll find other newsgroups for Office programs listed on this web site.

Microsoft Public Newsgroups
http://aumha.org/nntp.php

Good luck

Nepatsfan

"Adela" <nuevadela2@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Thank you so much Nepatsfan! It was very easy for me to install the
newsgroup into my OE!

The Windows Backup seems easy too. I have the CD but thought it easier
downloading from the link you gave me. I clicked on "Save" to the
Desktop, then on "Run"...but nothing happened. It didn't take me to the
steps, you know, from "next" to "next" etc. as the other programs do. But
if this is it, how do I use it for backing up?

I'm afraid to backup the entire hard drive as I'm not savvy enough...if
at all! I'll be backing up My Documents, Favorites, etc. I already
learned and backed up my OE and the Registry. But since you've been so
kind as to also give me the names of the proper programs for the entire
thing, I'll try when I gather more courage... lol!

Again, thanks a lot for your help! :o) Adela

P.S. Is there a newsgroup for the MS Office XP? The one that includes
Word?


"Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Answered inline.

"Adela" <nuevadela2@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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(MS WinXP Home SP2; MS Office XP; OE 6; IE 6; Dell Dimension XPS
T450MHz Pentium III; 385MB RAM; AVG Free Version 7.5.503; spybot S&D;
ad-aware; cable modem; WordPerfect8; Lexmark Laser printer "Optra
E310"; Windows Media Player).

Hello, I went to Windows Update on the Microsoft website, clicked on
the "Express (Recommended)" button and it says "Checking for the update
for your computer"...but the little teeth go on and on and on and never
starts. Please someone tell me what I (or MS) did wrong?

How do I enter in my OE the newsgroup about windows update?

If you already have an account set up for newsgroups in OE click on the
Tools menu on the toolbar at the top of the window. From the menu that
drops down, click on Newsgroups. Enter windowsupdate in the search box.
Hit the Go to or Subscribe button.


Lastly, a few days ago I asked to please tell me how to find Windows
Backup but didn't get an answer yet.

The Windows Backup program, ntbackup.exe, is by default not installed on
a
system running XP Home Edition. It can be installed from the
installation CD.
Take a look at this article for more info.

HOW TO: Install Backup from the CD-ROM in Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302894/

If you don't have an actual XP installation CD, you can download the
ntbackup
installation file here.

Windows XP Backup
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software_download.htm

Keep in mind that there are better options than ntbackup if you're aim
is to
backup the entire contents of your hard drive. For that task you might
want to
consider an imaging program such as Acronis True Image or Norton Ghost.


Thanks so very much for your help! :o) Adela


Good luck

Nepatsfan











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