USB Flash Card as a back-up?

[Bill]

Can and would it be advisable to back up system and text files with a
USB Flash Card?

Bill

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

USB Flash Cards are generally used for backing up data
and program files, not "system files". A Flash Card does not have
the capacity for system file backups.

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/security/protect/

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| Can and would it be advisable to back up system and text files with a
| USB Flash Card?
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| Bill

 

[Alex Nichol]

Can and would it be advisable to back up system and text files with a
USB Flash Card?

You could back up data files, though I would not myself do it on
something so easily erased. But backing up the system is a big job -
short of the newly announced 1 GB USB flash, I doubt if it would fit,
and a second hard drive at half or a quarter of the price would be
better. A USB connected hard drive would come out cheaper and give more
capacity.

There is also the problem with system files of needing a method of
restoring - there are programs that will work with USB connected
devices, but you need to be sure.