Backing up files with NTFS data

[Johnny Kapikki]

I've been backing up some personal data periodically to a second hard
drive, so I can restore it in case I have a failure on my primary hard
drive. I have told WinRAR v3.20, that when compressing the files to be
backed-up, to save NTFS file security on the files, and to save the
file streams.

Now, if I have to re-format my primary hard drive, and re-create my
Windows XP user (administrator) ID, won't I be unable to access the
files I've previously backed up?

Should I not be saving the NTFS file security information with the
compressed files?

 

[Bill Hatter]

I wouldn't save with the NTFS Security settings. But, if you re-install with
the same user and password, NTFS should be fine. The question comes down to
this: Is it an Active Directory User Account? If the answer to this is yes,
then you shouldn't have any problems because your GUID, and SID aren't going
to change. If the answer is no, then I wouldn't save the NTFS Security
Settings.

Bill

 

[Guest]

I wouldn't save with the NTFS Security settings. But, if you re-install with
the same user and password, NTFS should be fine.

If he's administrator, and is re-installing his account as an administrator,
won't he be able to take ownership and set permissions of the backed-up files
and directories anyway, regardless of the attributes they were restored with?

 

[Borg hater]

While convenient to backup personal data to an onboard hard drive, its not
advisable. Removable media is a better choice for more likelihood of
recoverability. A choice of both media is better for convenience and
recoverability.

Using any software interface that requires rights or a specific version of
windows is not advisable for removable media. Passwording should only be
used for sensitive data only.