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Backing up Windows XP

Windows XP Pro
In Pro you can find it here:
  • Start
  • Programs
  • Accessories
  • System Tools
  • Backup
Windows XP Home
The backup utility is not included in the default installation of Windows XP Home Edition. The Backup icon is not present on the Start Menu in XP Home, nor is Backup listed in Add Remove Programs for XP Home.

To manually install Backup:
Double click the Ntbackup.msi file in the following location on the Windows XP Home Edition CD-ROM to start a wizard that installs Backup:
CD-ROM Drive*:\VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP. When the wizard is complete, click Finish.
(The letter of the CD-ROM Drive on your computer eg D:)

System Backup for Windows XP

Windows Backup Does Not Back Up to CD-R, CD-RW or DVD-R Devices

Tip:
Save the backup to your CD Burning folder. Then select the CD-R device and 'burn' the file to CD. If you want to restore the backup, copy it from the CD to your hard drive and then restore it.

If for some reason the restore utility doesn't like the file, change the read-only attribute that it picked up from being on the CD. In Windows Explorer, right click on the file name of the copy you put back on your hard drive and click Properties on the menu. A dialogue box will open, uncheck the Read-only box and click OK.

Backup and Recovery

The Backup utility in Windows XP helps you protect your data in the event your hard disk fails or files are accidentally erased due to hardware or storage media failure. By using Backup you can create a duplicate copy of all the data on your hard disk and then archive it on another storage device, such as a hard disk or a tape.

If the original data on your hard disk is accidentally erased or overwritten, or becomes inaccessible because of a hard disk malfunction, you can easily restore it from the disk or archived copy by using the Backup / Restore or Automated System Recovery Wizards.

To start Backup or to access Restore and Automated System Recovery:
  • Start
  • All Programs
  • Accessories
  • System Tools
  • Backup


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