Re: Back up hard disk

"aw56001 via WindowsKB.com" <u15748@uwe> wrote in message
news:654b770990ab9@xxxxxx
Hello
Running WinXP Pro with SP2 on MS-6728 (v2.X) ATX Mainboard using Maxtor
6Y160M0 on a computer that someone else built as I have limited computer
expertise.
The above hard disk is divided into 5 partitions using NTFS however one of
the partitions caused some problems last week and I had to switch it off.
I have bought a second hard disk in case the first hard fails altogether
at
some point in the future.
After installation I want to partition this disk into 2 partitions and to
do
this do I right click 'My Computer' then 'Manage' then 'Disk Management'
to
set up the new hard drive?
I want to clone the first hard disk onto the new hard disk and I have been
advised to use a raid mirror but I haven't a clue what this is. Do I need
special software or can it be done using the WinXP tools?
Could someone please explain the process simply or point me to an article
that is specific to my situation.
Finally how do I keep the second hard disk updated if the data changes on
the
first hard disk?
Many Thanks
aw56001

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A RAID mirror will continue maintain a copy, even when the first drive
starts to fail and make gibberish.

A clone of the first hard drive to an alternate hard drive will save the
hard drive as it is now. This clone should never be visible to current XP
installation. Physical removal of the clone drive is best. Keeping your
personal data on still another media is further insurance.
--
Jonny


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