Using a Seagate tape drive for backup

[Nels Hansen]

Seagate tape drive STT20000A.

I would like to use this drive to backup my hard drive, but I do not have
any instructions.

Would appreciate URL to downloadable/printable directions, or other source
where such might be available.

Do you need further info?

Thank you very much.

Nels

 

[Sunny]

Seagate tape drive STT20000A.

I would like to use this drive to backup my hard drive, but I do not
have any instructions.

Would appreciate URL to downloadable/printable directions, or other
source where such might be available.

Do you need further info?

Thank you very much.

Nels

Windows XP includes a backup utility which supports your tape drive, or
you could purchase third party backup software. Here's a good place to
start:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/bott_03july14.mspx

Sunny

 

[Nels Hansen]

Sunny:

Thank you for the info - it is appreciated. (I am not smart enough to have
contemplated that WinXP would have a backup program that works with a tape
drive - I should have known, huh?)

Because I am such a novice at this stuff, do you also have a suggestion for
instructions in restoring from the tape drive (if such becomes necessary)?

Again, thank you very much for your help.

Nels

 

[Sunny]

Sunny:

Thank you for the info - it is appreciated. (I am not smart enough to
have contemplated that WinXP would have a backup program that works with
a tape drive - I should have known, huh?)

Actually, the original Windows backup program _only_ worked with tape
drives, but has been enhanced to support other devices over the years.

Because I am such a novice at this stuff, do you also have a suggestion
for instructions in restoring from the tape drive (if such becomes
necessary)?

I suggest you experiment with the Windows backup/restore wizard to learn
it's ways, clicking the help button as necessary. It really is quite
intuitive.

The wizard will restore files to their original locations by default,
but you can click the Advanced button to select an alternate location,
such as a temporary folder. Using an alternate restore location allows
you to verify that your tape backups are able to be restored without
risking damage to your original files. I highly recommend you try this,
so you know your backups will work in the event you need them.

Again, thank you very much for your help.

You are most welcome.

Sunny

 

[Nels Hansen]

Sunny:

Well, I'm going to give it a very tentative and careful tryout, and see how
much trouble I get into.

Your help is much appreciated.

Nels