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[cisz]

I have just backed up my whole boot drive using the backup program that
comes with windows xp.

I'm wondering what I would have to do to restore everything if I have a hd
crash? Would restoring all the files make the new hd bootable and in the
same shape as the old one?

Help appreciated.

 

[John John - MVP]

The only way to really do this with the NTBackup program is to do it
with the clunky Automated System Recovery (ASR) or to cleanly reinstall
Windows and then do a complete restore which includes the System State
Data. ASR doesn't work with XP Home, you need XP Pro to use ASR.

In my opinion using a disk imaging program is by far an easier and
better bare metal restore solution. I prefer and use Terabyte's Image
for Windows for my imaging and bare metal restore needs. It'a a small,
plain program without any bells and whistles but it works like a charm!
There are many other such programs out there, just do a search and
find one that suits your needs.

John