when i go to all programs, accessories, system tools,
there should be a "backup" option display, but there
isn't. other xp machines at my office have the backup
option. how can i perform a backup of my system before
installing sp2?

Installing the Backup Program on the Home Version
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/window...tm#backup_home

HOW TO: Use Backup to Back Up Files and Folders on Your Computer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
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"james" wrote:

| when i go to all programs, accessories, system tools,
| there should be a "backup" option display, but there
| isn't. other xp machines at my office have the backup
| option. how can i perform a backup of my system before
| installing sp2?