How to COPY "Documents and Setting" (and all subfolders...) to a backup drive?

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THE PLAN:

I'd like to back up all program data (documents, shared folder, etc.)
to both an external drive and an online service (godaddy's online
folder service).

I'm the only user of my XP (Home Ed.) laptop.

What is the correct way to back up ALL folders, files, and data under
"Documents and Settings"?

Can I get all programs to put data under this folder?

Do I need a special program - or can I just 'copy' it to my external
drive?

Please explain this clearly for a beginner/end user. Thanks!

(I want to be able to 'restore' XP (to factory default) in the event of
disaster. Plan to be able to reinstall all apps, and THEN copy back the
'data' folder (and subfolders), and be back in business after a
disaster. I am NOT interested in MIRRORing the drive.)
 
Someone correct me if I am wrong but with Windows XP there is a program known
as F.A.S.T. (File and Settings Transfer Wizard) This program should be able
to backup everything you would need to transfer it back onto your computer
after a disaster. Just go to Start > all programs > accessories > system
tools > File and Settings Transfer Wizard and run it to back up all your
information to a networked drive and point it to your external hard drive.
Then copy that ghost image to your folder on godaddy. Good Luck

Joe

Kemco IT Professional
 
Thanks, Joe.

And, where can I find all the juicy details (esp. 'gotchas') related to
this utility?
 
It's not entirely clear to me exactly what all I can (or should) / have
the option to back up in terms of files and folders.

Does this application have any constraints - limit my selection of
folders / files - or can I use it to back up any and all folders?
 
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