I have XP, SP3:-
If I create a compressed folder on my external hard drive - and then copy
and compress my files into that folder - as a way to back up up the files on
my internal hard drive -
Will I be able to open and use those files with another operating system
later - say for example - Vista???

"Magsmom" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I have XP, SP3:-
> If I create a compressed folder on my external hard drive - and then copy
> and compress my files into that folder - as a way to back up up the files
on
> my internal hard drive -
> Will I be able to open and use those files with another operating system
> later - say for example - Vista???
>


Should be no problem

Hi,

Some have reported issues. With that being said, the fix on line 85 (right
hand side) helps: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

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"Magsmom" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:EC069617-267C-449D-B372-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have XP, SP3:-
> If I create a compressed folder on my external hard drive - and then copy
> and compress my files into that folder - as a way to back up up the files
> on
> my internal hard drive -
> Will I be able to open and use those files with another operating system
> later - say for example - Vista???
>