Re: Backup failure due to Windows "protection"?

Anna wrote:

chicagofan wrote:

My new Maxtor external backup drive [Mini III version with NO *user*
guide], says my backup of my *entire* system failed because:

c:\Windows Not supported/Folder skipped [backup of Windows system
directory is not supported]

So I can't actually backup my *entire* C drive for a complete backup
right?

If my pc crashed, I would have to restore Windows, etc. from my
original EOM DVD, and then restore *other* files from the Maxtor
drive?
Sorry if these sound like stupid questions, it's just not what I was
led to believe elsewhere.
It also had a problem with backing up "ntuser.dat", but I'll keep
looking for the answer for that at the Maxtor site. TIA for any
responses.
>

chicagofan:
In addition to the recommendations provided you by Rob Moir concerning a backup strategy, let me give you another option to consider...

You indicate that you're interested in backing up your system in a comprehensive way -- you say "...backup my *entire* C drive for a complete backup..." and that "If my pc crashed, I would have to restore Windows, etc. ...". I take it from your statements that you're looking for a backup program that will do more than merely backup up your created data, i.e., the files & folders you have created (as important as that might be!). That you do have an interest in also "backing up" your operating system, together with the programs/applications residing on your computer so that in the event of your system becoming non-functional (for one reason or another) you would be able to *completely* restore the system to a functional state and do so in a reasonably simple & straightforward manner.

EXACTLY.....


If that is indeed your goal, let us know and I (and I'm sure others) can give you some specific details about another more comprehensive approach. On the other hand, if your principal (if not exclusive) interest is backing up your "created data" as mentioned above, then Bob's suggestion re using the XP NTBackup program should suit you fine.
Anna

Oh, I definitely want to back up my *entire* system, and that's why I bought this external hard drive. I don't want to be *at the mercy* of another PC shop, as I was last year. I thought the Maxtor would help me do that... simply.

I have an 80 GB hard drive, but only have 10 GB in use [including MS XP OS and other stuff]. The Maxtor is 60 GB. I'll appreciate any advice on how to do this... hopefully without buying additional backup software. TIA...

Barbara

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