Hello, would someone kindly tell me what is the best way to back up My
Documents into my
4GB flash drive? I have WinXP. Tried dragging but not sure if it was
right. Was told to drag one or a few at a time but with so many files and
folders it would take forever. I prefer not to use a software as my
computer is old (still kicking) and it can't take more memory.

Is this the right way?:

Opened Windows Explorer. On 1st column I highlighted "My Documents", and
under "My Computer" I found my flash drive. On the 2nd column I highlighted
all of My Documents and dragged them to the drive... Also, while
transferring the files it would say: WYX to WYX...as if it were copying the
same folder... (?)

Thanks so very much! ) Adela

Adela wrote:
> Hello, would someone kindly tell me what is the best way to back up My
> Documents into my
> 4GB flash drive? I have WinXP. Tried dragging but not sure if it was
> right. Was told to drag one or a few at a time but with so many files and
> folders it would take forever. I prefer not to use a software as my
> computer is old (still kicking) and it can't take more memory.
>
> Is this the right way?:
>
> Opened Windows Explorer. On 1st column I highlighted "My Documents", and
> under "My Computer" I found my flash drive. On the 2nd column I highlighted
> all of My Documents and dragged them to the drive... Also, while
> transferring the files it would say: WYX to WYX...as if it were copying the
> same folder... (?)
>
> Thanks so very much! ) Adela
>
>
>
>
That sounds good. The only caution is winxp lets you relocate the 'My
Documents' directory so in general I would tend to drag using the right
mouse button down then select copy. It would seem this is not necessary
when using an external device.
A system with multiple users will have multiple 'My Documents' folders,
each pointing to user's stuff in documents and settings. I relocated to
my data 'D' partition, but I used tweakui to change location.
It's normal to see messages like copying x to x.
Dave Cohen

Thank you so much Dave! I think I'm now confident enough that I will try
it. Thanks also for saying it's ok that the system says copying X to X.
Strange...but Windows is strange to begin with isn't it? LOL! I don't
think I have any partition, but I'll back it up to my flash drive. Also I'm
the only user in this computer, so everythign seems ok now. Thanks again!
) Adela

"Dave Cohen" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:ghulfb$s9d$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Adela wrote:
>> Hello, would someone kindly tell me what is the best way to back up My
>> Documents into my
>> 4GB flash drive? I have WinXP. Tried dragging but not sure if it was
>> right. Was told to drag one or a few at a time but with so many files
>> and folders it would take forever. I prefer not to use a software as my
>> computer is old (still kicking) and it can't take more memory.
>>
>> Is this the right way?:
>>
>> Opened Windows Explorer. On 1st column I highlighted "My Documents", and
>> under "My Computer" I found my flash drive. On the 2nd column I
>> highlighted all of My Documents and dragged them to the drive... Also,
>> while transferring the files it would say: WYX to WYX...as if it were
>> copying the same folder... (?)
>>
>> Thanks so very much! ) Adela
>>
>>
>>
>>
> That sounds good. The only caution is winxp lets you relocate the 'My
> Documents' directory so in general I would tend to drag using the right
> mouse button down then select copy. It would seem this is not necessary
> when using an external device.
> A system with multiple users will have multiple 'My Documents' folders,
> each pointing to user's stuff in documents and settings. I relocated to my
> data 'D' partition, but I used tweakui to change location.
> It's normal to see messages like copying x to x.
> Dave Cohen

Adela wrote:
> Hello, would someone kindly tell me what is the best way to back up My
> Documents into my
> 4GB flash drive? I have WinXP. Tried dragging but not sure if it was
> right. Was told to drag one or a few at a time but with so many files and
> folders it would take forever. I prefer not to use a software as my
> computer is old (still kicking) and it can't take more memory.
>
> Is this the right way?:
>
> Opened Windows Explorer. On 1st column I highlighted "My Documents", and
> under "My Computer" I found my flash drive. On the 2nd column I highlighted
> all of My Documents and dragged them to the drive... Also, while
> transferring the files it would say: WYX to WYX...as if it were copying the
> same folder... (?)
>
> Thanks so very much! ) Adela
>
>
>
>

Hi Adela,

While it's good for a temporary backup, don't depend on a flash drive
for anything you value. They can randomly lose all data or die
completely. I recommend an external drive and/or DVD backup in addition
to the flash drive. One backup isn't enough.

--
Terry R.

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Thank you Terry, and you are right, but I intend to back up regularly, maybe
monthly. I try not to buy things that fit only my computer as it's an old
one (still kicking!) and I will get stuck with them. But I will buy another
flash to alternate, as someone explained it. When my computer dies and I
buy a new one, I'll try to buy an external or DVD backup as you suggested.
I appreciate a lot your good advice.

If I may ask of you and/or others, I just finished successfully my first
backup in years (horror, I know!) but would you happen to know why a popup
said
about each of my last 4 files: "Cannot copy XYZ: the directory or file
cannot be
created."? They were made at the same time as the preceding ones and with
the same system...Oh could it mean the flash is too full??? But wouldn't
it say so?

Thanks again for everything! ) Adela



"Terry R." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> Adela wrote:
>> Hello, would someone kindly tell me what is the best way to back up My
>> Documents into my
>> 4GB flash drive? I have WinXP. Tried dragging but not sure if it was
>> right. Was told to drag one or a few at a time but with so many files
>> and folders it would take forever. I prefer not to use a software as my
>> computer is old (still kicking) and it can't take more memory.
>>
>> Is this the right way?:
>>
>> Opened Windows Explorer. On 1st column I highlighted "My Documents", and
>> under "My Computer" I found my flash drive. On the 2nd column I
>> highlighted all of My Documents and dragged them to the drive... Also,
>> while transferring the files it would say: WYX to WYX...as if it were
>> copying the same folder... (?)
>>
>> Thanks so very much! ) Adela
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
> Hi Adela,
>
> While it's good for a temporary backup, don't depend on a flash drive for
> anything you value. They can randomly lose all data or die completely. I
> recommend an external drive and/or DVD backup in addition to the flash
> drive. One backup isn't enough.
>
> --
> Terry R.
>
> ***Reply Note***
> Anti-spam measures are included in my email address.
> Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply.

That depends on which flash drive you have. If you have one that is U3
capable, you have on the drive software that you can select to backup
anything yo like. The software is preloaded on the flash drive and runs
from it too.

--
Randem Systems
Your Installation Specialist
The Top Inno Setup Script Generator
http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html
http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html
http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html
http://www.financialtrainingservices.org


"Adela" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hello, would someone kindly tell me what is the best way to back up My
> Documents into my
> 4GB flash drive? I have WinXP. Tried dragging but not sure if it was
> right. Was told to drag one or a few at a time but with so many files and
> folders it would take forever. I prefer not to use a software as my
> computer is old (still kicking) and it can't take more memory.
>
> Is this the right way?:
>
> Opened Windows Explorer. On 1st column I highlighted "My Documents", and
> under "My Computer" I found my flash drive. On the 2nd column I
> highlighted all of My Documents and dragged them to the drive... Also,
> while transferring the files it would say: WYX to WYX...as if it were
> copying the same folder... (?)
>
> Thanks so very much! ) Adela
>
>
>
>

Thanks Randem, I have a 4GB Kingston, is this the right one? I don't know
what "U3" is... o)

[QP] you have on the drive software that you can select to backup
> anything yo like.[QP]

Is this kind of flash drive good for any type of computer? thanks again.
Adela


"Randem" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> That depends on which flash drive you have. If you have one that is U3
> capable, you have on the drive software that you can select to backup
> anything yo like. The software is preloaded on the flash drive and runs
> from it too.
>
> --
> Randem Systems
> Your Installation Specialist
> The Top Inno Setup Script Generator
> http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html
> http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html
> http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html
> http://www.financialtrainingservices.org
>
>
> "Adela" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Hello, would someone kindly tell me what is the best way to back up My
>> Documents into my
>> 4GB flash drive? I have WinXP. Tried dragging but not sure if it was
>> right. Was told to drag one or a few at a time but with so many files
>> and folders it would take forever. I prefer not to use a software as my
>> computer is old (still kicking) and it can't take more memory.
>>
>> Is this the right way?:
>>
>> Opened Windows Explorer. On 1st column I highlighted "My Documents", and
>> under "My Computer" I found my flash drive. On the 2nd column I
>> highlighted all of My Documents and dragged them to the drive... Also,
>> while transferring the files it would say: WYX to WYX...as if it were
>> copying the same folder... (?)
>>
>> Thanks so very much! ) Adela
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Yes, the type of flash or thumb drive can be used on any computer. The type
I use is SandDisk Cruser USB Flash Drive. U3 is a term for software that can
run from your thumb drive without having to be installed on your computer.
It has an Outlook type program that can syncronize your emails and you can
even email from the thumb drive if you are traveling and you use someone
elses computer and you have to install nothing. You can back up any files on
your hard drive and have them syncronized as well.

--
Randem Systems
Your Installation Specialist
The Top Inno Setup Script Generator
http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html
http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html
http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html
http://www.financialtrainingservices.org


"Adela" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> Thanks Randem, I have a 4GB Kingston, is this the right one? I don't know
> what "U3" is... o)
>
> [QP] you have on the drive software that you can select to backup
>> anything yo like.[QP]
>
> Is this kind of flash drive good for any type of computer? thanks again.
> Adela
>
>
> "Randem" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> That depends on which flash drive you have. If you have one that is U3
>> capable, you have on the drive software that you can select to backup
>> anything yo like. The software is preloaded on the flash drive and runs
>> from it too.
>>
>> --
>> Randem Systems
>> Your Installation Specialist
>> The Top Inno Setup Script Generator
>> http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html
>> http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html
>> http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html
>> http://www.financialtrainingservices.org
>>
>>
>> "Adela" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> Hello, would someone kindly tell me what is the best way to back up My
>>> Documents into my
>>> 4GB flash drive? I have WinXP. Tried dragging but not sure if it was
>>> right. Was told to drag one or a few at a time but with so many files
>>> and folders it would take forever. I prefer not to use a software as my
>>> computer is old (still kicking) and it can't take more memory.
>>>
>>> Is this the right way?:
>>>
>>> Opened Windows Explorer. On 1st column I highlighted "My Documents",
>>> and under "My Computer" I found my flash drive. On the 2nd column I
>>> highlighted all of My Documents and dragged them to the drive... Also,
>>> while transferring the files it would say: WYX to WYX...as if it were
>>> copying the same folder... (?)
>>>
>>> Thanks so very much! ) Adela
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Adela wrote:
> Thank you Terry, and you are right, but I intend to back up regularly, maybe
> monthly. I try not to buy things that fit only my computer as it's an old
> one (still kicking!) and I will get stuck with them. But I will buy another
> flash to alternate, as someone explained it. When my computer dies and I
> buy a new one, I'll try to buy an external or DVD backup as you suggested.
> I appreciate a lot your good advice.
>
> If I may ask of you and/or others, I just finished successfully my first
> backup in years (horror, I know!) but would you happen to know why a popup
> said
> about each of my last 4 files: "Cannot copy XYZ: the directory or file
> cannot be
> created."? They were made at the same time as the preceding ones and with
> the same system...Oh could it mean the flash is too full??? But wouldn't
> it say so?
>
> Thanks again for everything! ) Adela
>
>
>>
>> Hi Adela,
>>
>> While it's good for a temporary backup, don't depend on a flash drive for
>> anything you value. They can randomly lose all data or die completely. I
>> recommend an external drive and/or DVD backup in addition to the flash
>> drive. One backup isn't enough.
>>
>
>
>

It's possible the drive is full. Open Explorer and right click on the
drive and see if there is space left. Are you using a backup program or
just dragging files?

--
Terry R.

***Reply Note***
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Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply.

Oh wow this little tiny device is literally going to places! lol! Thanks
so much for telling me it can be used with any computer, so I'll accelerate
my buying one or 2 more to back up more efficiently (especially since I want
to use Trend Micro to strongly scan my machine for the first time).

As to "U3 software that can run from your thumb drive without having to be
installed on your computer."... Does it come installed in the flash drive?
Or you buy it separately? I don't think mine has any software...

How do you synchronize files; i.e., "You can back up any files on your hard
drive and have them syncronized as well." Do you mean synchronizing my
backed up files in my hard drive with my flash drive? Also I still use
Outlook Express and not the upgrade Outlook, so would this OE program also
synchronize with my emails, etc.?

Please forgive my ignorance in these matters, Randem, I'm confused and I
hope I haven't confused you? )

Thanks so much! Adela

"Randem" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Yes, the type of flash or thumb drive can be used on any computer. The
> type I use is SandDisk Cruser USB Flash Drive. U3 is a term for software
> that can run from your thumb drive without having to be installed on your
> computer. It has an Outlook type program that can syncronize your emails
> and you can even email from the thumb drive if you are traveling and you
> use someone elses computer and you have to install nothing. You can back
> up any files on your hard drive and have them syncronized as well.
>
> --
> Randem Systems
> Your Installation Specialist
> The Top Inno Setup Script Generator
> http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html
> http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html
> http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html
> http://www.financialtrainingservices.org
>
>
> "Adela" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>
>> Thanks Randem, I have a 4GB Kingston, is this the right one? I don't
>> know what "U3" is... o)
>>
>> [QP] you have on the drive software that you can select to backup
>>> anything yo like.[QP]
>>
>> Is this kind of flash drive good for any type of computer? thanks
>> again. Adela
>>
>>
>> "Randem" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> That depends on which flash drive you have. If you have one that is U3
>>> capable, you have on the drive software that you can select to backup
>>> anything yo like. The software is preloaded on the flash drive and runs
>>> from it too.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Randem Systems
>>> Your Installation Specialist
>>> The Top Inno Setup Script Generator
>>> http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html
>>> http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html
>>> http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html
>>> http://www.financialtrainingservices.org
>>>
>>>
>>> "Adela" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> Hello, would someone kindly tell me what is the best way to back up My
>>>> Documents into my
>>>> 4GB flash drive? I have WinXP. Tried dragging but not sure if it was
>>>> right. Was told to drag one or a few at a time but with so many files
>>>> and folders it would take forever. I prefer not to use a software as
>>>> my computer is old (still kicking) and it can't take more memory.
>>>>
>>>> Is this the right way?:
>>>>
>>>> Opened Windows Explorer. On 1st column I highlighted "My Documents",
>>>> and under "My Computer" I found my flash drive. On the 2nd column I
>>>> highlighted all of My Documents and dragged them to the drive... Also,
>>>> while transferring the files it would say: WYX to WYX...as if it were
>>>> copying the same folder... (?)
>>>>
>>>> Thanks so very much! ) Adela
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>