Question about Backup Program

[Peter Buttuls]

I successfully installed the backup program by double-clicking on
NTBACKUP.MSI and was able to back up my data, but on pg. 925 of Robert
Cowat's book on Windows XP Home Edition there is a statement :

"And don't forget to mark the System State check box to protect your
Registry and system configuration".

But there was no check box on the backup program, so could someone please
tell me how to back that up "manually" by mentioning the directory where
this information is stored.

Thanks,
Peter

 

[Nepatsfan]

I successfully installed the backup program by double-clicking on
NTBACKUP.MSI and was able to back up my data, but on pg. 925 of Robert
Cowat's book on Windows XP Home Edition there is a statement :

"And don't forget to mark the System State check box to protect your
Registry and system configuration".

But there was no check box on the backup program, so could someone please
tell me how to back that up "manually" by mentioning the directory where
this information is stored.

Thanks,
Peter

First off, you must be logged on with an account that is a Computer
Administrator. Next, when you launch Windows Backup, select Advanced Mode. In
Advanced Mode, click on the Backup tab. You should see something similar to this
screen where you can check off System State.

http://home.comcast.net/~nepatsfan2005/Windows_Backup.JPG

On a personal note, Windows Backup is fine for backing up small amounts of
personal files. If you want to move beyond that to the point where you're
creating backups of your entire system you might consider using an imaging
program such as Acronis True Image or Norton Ghost. If you're just interested in
backing up your registry, there's a free program called ERUNT which can do this.
Do a Google search for more info on these programs.

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Twayne]

I successfully installed the backup program by double-clicking on

NTBACKUP.MSI and was able to back up my data, but on pg. 925 of Robert
Cowat's book on Windows XP Home Edition there is a statement :

"And don't forget to mark the System State check box to protect your
Registry and system configuration".

But there was no check box on the backup program, so could someone
please tell me how to back that up "manually" by mentioning the
directory where this information is stored.

Thanks,
Peter

It's there, look again. OR, try the Backup Wizard; it'll stick it right
up in your face where it's hard to miss. Then you'll know where to look
for it without the wizard, too.
There is no "folder" or location because it's pieces are stored all over
the place in different logical areas and pieces of code.

HTH