How do I use the file backup feature?

[ay.n]

I was told XP has a procedure to backup files incrementally. Can
anyone tell me how it works?

Thanks

 

[Doug Knox - [MS-MVP]]

After the initial backup, it only looks to see what is new or has been
changed. It then only backs up what's been added or changed. This new
incremental backup is used in conjunction with the primary backup to restore
the system to the point of the latest backup.

 

[Xandros]

The MS Backup program is a POS. It is seriously limited in it's options such
as not being able to backup directly to an optical device like a DVD or CD
Writer. It can not split large files so they can be manually burned to DVD
or CD-R, it requires that a floppy drive be present in order to create it's
ASR (System State backup) and the version that comes with XP Home can not
even create an ASR.

People need to make backups. There are several good alternatives.

 

[Guest]

The stock MS Backup utility does have some drawbacks, however:

Windows Live OneCare has an excellent backup feature that's easy to use.

If you're broke though, MS backup is a good function for now.

Another recommendation: Upgrade to Vista! The backup functionality is
vastly improved over XP and Volume Shadow Copy makes recovering or restoring
files and folders a snap!

 

[ay.n]

Thanks for the advice. I finally found the NTbackup program on my XP
disk. It does have limitations and I can't find out how it saves a
record of all the fiels and folders for subsequent backups.

I'll look into alternatives. What is the advantage of Vista over XP?
Will I be able to run my old programs?

 

[Xandros]

Just forget about it. There are many free or low cost alternatives.
http://www.hsinlin.com/software/backup.html