Backup utility

[Jim]

I have a Hewlett Packard with factory-installed XP Home
edition, so I have no Windows XP CD. I want to enable the
backup function, but cannot load it from the CD, since I
don't have one. Any other way to get the file(s) I need
for this? Any help will be MUCH appreciated.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

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

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I have a Hewlett Packard with factory-installed XP Home
| edition, so I have no Windows XP CD. I want to enable the
| backup function, but cannot load it from the CD, since I
| don't have one. Any other way to get the file(s) I need
| for this? Any help will be MUCH appreciated.

 

[NobodyMan]

I have a Hewlett Packard with factory-installed XP Home
edition, so I have no Windows XP CD. I want to enable the
backup function, but cannot load it from the CD, since I
don't have one. Any other way to get the file(s) I need
for this? Any help will be MUCH appreciated.

Honestly, for home use, NTBackup isn't the best alternative anyway.
It can't write directly to CD, and even if it could, a full backup
would produce a file larger that a CD would hold and you can't break
it into chunks to "span" multiple CDs. You could possible write the
resulting backup set to a DVD-R, but why?

NTBackup was designed for tape backup, like the older QIC setup or
newer DAT drives. It works great in those settings.

For home use, I personally recommend going out and buying a third
party backup utility. They will work easier, and for the home user
provide a better, easier to understand interface.

 

[Blair]

Honestly, for home use, NTBackup isn't the best alternative anyway.
It can't write directly to CD, and even if it could, a full backup
would produce a file larger that a CD would hold and you can't break
it into chunks to "span" multiple CDs. You could possible write the
resulting backup set to a DVD-R, but why?

NTBackup was designed for tape backup, like the older QIC setup or
newer DAT drives. It works great in those settings.

For home use, I personally recommend going out and buying a third
party backup utility. They will work easier, and for the home user
provide a better, easier to understand interface.

I agree and would strongly recommend Acronis True Image as the best and
easiest to use backup facility