Re: Another "slow computer" complain

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From: null (null_at_planetzero.com)
Date: 01/18/05 

Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 09:56:41 -0500

~ FreeSpirit ~ wrote:
> "null" <null@planetzero.com> wrote in message
> news:OSroSqn%23EHA.1524@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>
>>--
>>The reader should exercise normal caution and backup the Registry and
>>data files regularly, and especially before making any changes to their
>>PC,
>
>
> $$ How can we do this when the tool to back them up is not installed on PCs
> from companies like Compaq, Dell or HP? We don't get the WXP disk either,
> just a disk to reinstall the OS if that becomes necessary.
>
> as well as performing regular virus and spyware scans. I am not
>
>>liable for problems or mishaps that occur from the reader using advice
>>posted here. No warranty, express or implied, is given with the posting
>>of this message.
>
>
> FS~
>
>

There are free Registry utilities out there, and you can export the
entire Registry from Regedit, if so desired.

You can easily backup data files to CD-R or other media if you keep them
all in one location. 

-- 
The reader should exercise normal caution and backup the Registry and 
data files regularly, and especially before making any changes to their 
PC, as well as performing regular virus and spyware scans. I am not 
liable for problems or mishaps that occur from the reader using advice 
posted here. No warranty, express or implied, is given with the posting 
of this message.

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