backup utility

[fhall]

I have windows xp home edition that came pre-installed on
my HP512N. All the files for restoring the computer in
case of a crash are on a patition on the hard drive, there
were no cd's included. How can I get the backup utility
installed so I can back up my registry prior to making
changes to it?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

How to back up, edit, and restore the registry in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=322756

HOW TO: Use Backup to Back Up Files and Folders on Your Computer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308422&Product=winxp

Windows Backup Does Not Back Up to CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-R Devices
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315255&Product=winxp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I have windows xp home edition that came pre-installed on
| my HP512N. All the files for restoring the computer in
| case of a crash are on a patition on the hard drive, there
| were no cd's included. How can I get the backup utility
| installed so I can back up my registry prior to making
| changes to it?

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

To add a little to what Carey said...
If the files are not available, it is because your OEM decided you did
not need these optional files.
In that case if a back-up application is desired, you need a 3rd party
product.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Download NTBackup
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi