backing up files with XP

[nancy]

I am using XP on an HP Pavillion. I want to backup my
files but cannot find where to do that. Online it said go
to "Programs" - "Accessories" - "System Tools" - "Backup."
there is no Backup choice in System tools.

 

[Harry Ohrn]

Right. The Backup program is not installed by default on XP Home. See here
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windowsxp_tips.htm#backup_home

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

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I am using XP on an HP Pavillion. I want to backup my
files but cannot find where to do that. Online it said go
to "Programs" - "Accessories" - "System Tools" - "Backup."
there is no Backup choice in System tools.

Backup is installed automatically on XP Professional, but not on
XP Home. If you have the complete XP Home CD, find backup on the
CD, in \ValueAdd\MSFT\NTBACKUP and install it yourself by
doubleclicking the file ntbackup.msi.

If you don't have an XP CD, you can download ntbackup.msi at
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi

Also see http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=302894