Backup Utility

[Steve13]

I have read the comments regarding the backup utility not coming back when
you do a system restore. However I own a computer that came "pre-packaged".
A recovery disk from the manufacturer with all sorts of programs on it,
including Windows XP. I have browsed around on the recovery disk and don't
see an option to manually install the backup utility. Any suggestions as to
how to get this back on my computer after restore or where to look on my
restore disk for this?

 

[Holz]

I have read the comments regarding the backup utility not coming back
when you do a system restore. However I own a computer that came
"pre-packaged". A recovery disk from the manufacturer with all sorts
of programs on it, including Windows XP. I have browsed around on
the recovery disk and don't see an option to manually install the
backup utility. Any suggestions as to how to get this back on my
computer after restore or where to look on my restore disk for this?

XP Home or Pro

 

[Nepatsfan]

I have read the comments regarding the backup utility not coming back when
you do a system restore. However I own a computer that came "pre-packaged".
A recovery disk from the manufacturer with all sorts of programs on it,
including Windows XP. I have browsed around on the recovery disk and don't
see an option to manually install the backup utility. Any suggestions as to
how to get this back on my computer after restore or where to look on my
restore disk for this?

If your system did not come with an actual XP installation CD, you can download
the file from here,

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

Direct download of ntbackup.msi.
http://home.comcast.net/~cerelli/ntbackup.msi

Windows backup is fine if all you're planning on backing up is selected files
and folders. Keep in mind that it will not backup directly to a CD.

If you're looking to backup your entire system, then you might want to consider
investing in an imaging program such as Acronis True Image or Norton Ghost.

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Steve13]

Thank you this is exactly what I needed!

If your system did not come with an actual XP installation CD, you can download
the file from here,

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

Direct download of ntbackup.msi.
http://home.comcast.net/~cerelli/ntbackup.msi

Windows backup is fine if all you're planning on backing up is selected files
and folders. Keep in mind that it will not backup directly to a CD.

If you're looking to backup your entire system, then you might want to consider
investing in an imaging program such as Acronis True Image or Norton Ghost.

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Nepatsfan]

You're welcome.

Nepatsfan

Thank you this is exactly what I needed!