Re: microsift backup ok if I'm going to restore computer????

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teejdancer wrote:
I need to restore all settings on my computer....is this microsoft backup facility appropriate for that?....

No, not really appropriate for anything.

Or do i need to enter into 3rd party backup?

Yep.

I have put documents onto a memory stick but have tons of photos and music and don't want to have to put these on disks......?

Buy an external hard disk. The cheapest way to do that is buy a hard disk and an external USB enclosure.

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