Re: Trouble Backing Up

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If you don't have an XP CD you can download Windows Backup at
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi.

The answer to "What's the best way to backup my entire system on Win XP SP2" is 1) a matter of opinion; and 2) way beyond the scope of a newsgroup.

A web search using "how to backup a Windows XP computer" will yield piles of good information. If you're feeling overwhelmed by all that information, start with some of the major on-line computer publications, like CNet (www.cnet.com), PC World (www.pcworld.com) and PC Magazine (www.pcmag.com).

If you're going to use a computer you'd best be prepared to do plenty of research. Computers are high technology devices that come with no simple answers.

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Ted Zieglar
"Backup is a computer user's best friend."

MelAnne wrote:
"Ted Zieglar" wrote:

Here's a newbie's best friend - don't be put off by the titles:

"Windows XP For Dummies, 2nd Edition"
http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-0764573268.html

"PCs For Dummies, 10th Edition"
http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-
076458958X,subcat-HARDWARE.html

And a friendly tip: You're more likely to be ignored in a newsgroup when you post a novel.

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Ted Zieglar
"Backup is a computer user's best friend."

MelAnne wrote:

"I'm a newbie when it comes to the CD-RW portion of my computer. I read the post by AmyM called "XP Backup Utility vs. Disk Imaging?" on 11-03-06 in this same newsgroup and I was overwhelmed by all the info I found there. I have some questions...."

Duly noted, Ted, duly noted. Unfortunately, I've already invested too much time reading help files and trying to do things myself to start reading books. Not that I'm too lazy to read them -- I wasn't too lazy to 'surf the boards'. Next time, I won't wait a month, write down everything I know and ask for everything I don't, OK? LOL

Seriously, all I want to know is how to backup my system and no matter what I've tried to date, I have not been able to do so. Here's your one-liner: What's the best way to backup my entire system on Win XP SP2 without Windows Backup Utility or my own system disks?

[;}] Mel Anne [;}]

PS: I'm not 'put off' by the titles, by your friendly tip or by admitting 'someone might fall asleep reading all of this'.

"If I can't make fun of myself, who can?" Anonymous

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