i want to restore my pc with original tapes..what should i back up since my wizard/restore doesnt work anymore
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Data.\n\nPrograms, you must be having copies of it on the Cds. Its the data that you cannot get, in case you loose it.\n\nCheck your 'My Documents" folder, copy the contents. Also, if you must, the Emails, that is if you are using an email client like MS Outlook. Create an archive or just find through windows find feature the file with extension pst. It should be a big one. Also the address book of your email client.\n\nThe rest you would know better.
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If you are running MS XP you can go to my computer or control panel and do a system restore from a backup point from before you did it. It will restore the file.
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as far as i know you need to have some sort of restore disk, which usually comes with the PC.
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just reformat everything.  the windows o/s you have should boot automatically from your CD-ROM.  there are free utilities from majorgeeks.com to retrieve your lost data, even if you've reformatted the drive(s).  good luck, you're NOT an idiot.  everyone has had their computer woes.  how'd your Vista go?
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You can make one yourself using a DVD (a CD doesn't have enough space).  If you are running XP, just go Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Backup.  Just follow the directions from there.
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Windows backup program works okay. I usually have it creat a backup file to a location on my spare drive and burn the .bkf file (or i used to). Don't use cheap media if you choose to follow this strategy. Windows Backup utility is more suited for tape drives IMHO. \n\nThere are much better backup solutons though, which are available at good prices. If you have Nero Express 6, purchase/steal a Nero Ultra Edition Key (I don't know much about Nero 7) and use the unlocked Nero Backit Up software. Works better than windows for files and folders, but you will need good knowledge of windows if you want to back up your windows settings as well.
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If you delete EVERYTHING, you won't have the programs needed to log into the computer or bring up Windows when you start it. And did you back up just files, or the actual programs as well? I suggest you get a computer geek to help you so all is well in the end.
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You can't restore it without a restore disk.  However, you can try calling them and giving them the seriel number.  They might replace the restore disk for free or for cheap.  Otherwise you need to purchase Windows, which is coming out with a new operating system in January, and purchasing any programs you want.  You might be better off buying a new computer.  If you don't care about getting the newest version of windows you might get a great deal right now.  Computer retailers are worried that they won't be able to sell any computers for Christmas with the operating system being outdated a month later, so they will be very motivated to make a deal.
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Only files that haven't been acsessed for awhile will risk being deleted.\n\nThe Wizard will ask you if you want to save them
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go to start->Programs->Accessories->Syytem Tools->System Restore. U must have winME,2000 or XP. 98 doesnt support it.\nBut its not so much usefull.If U deleate the files, use Easy recovery software.
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This link will tell you how to reinstall system restore.  You will also see a link for a free system repair.\n\nhttp://windowsxp.mvps.org/repairsr.htm
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Ouch!\n\nIf you lost your restore disk, then you have no choice but to buy the software -- that is unless the place that sold you the PC will give you a new restore disk. Perhaps the computer manufacturer will have a restore disk you can purchase for a nominal fee. \n\nIt's an expensive lesson otherwise.
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If you really dont care of the contents on your cp just do what i did when i had all problems: Get ur disk thats ur home like windows xp or watever and put it in when the cp reboots. But you gotta know what your doing. Also if you have some spar cash look in the yellow pages for computer repair
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First, you need something OTHER THAN the main drive to back up TO; this can be an external drive, CD's, DVD's, etc. (I use a second HD on my newest desktop.)\n\nXP comes with a backup program, that MAY not be loaded. It is "NTbackup".  Install this if using a HD, (it apparently can NOT "find" cd/dvd burners for backups)\n\nOR\n\nMost burner software has back up capability.  \nIn the case of NERO, (which I ALSO use), it will back up the entire system, using the number of data disks required, and correctly organize them as a "set." \n\nOn an "older" system, I use tape backup, and the recorder came with the necessary software. \n\nIn ALL cases, you can choose what files are backed up.  If you back up EVERYTHING, you can ALSO choose what to put back when you "restore from backup".\n\nI ALWAYS backup the system as the FIRST thing to do AFTER setup modifications.  This gives me a "base" system, set up the way I want it in case of a need to reload the complete system.  \nI then do a "differential" backup weekly, and a new "full" backup monthly.  If using CD/DVD, use RW types so they can be re-used. (Have enough disks for at least 2 full sets.)\n\nSince I have 9 computers, currently, it takes me several hours to make my backups, BUT it is a WHOLE LOT EASIER AND FASTER than trying to reload from scratch if something crashes!!  Besides, I can work on one while backing up the others.\n\nIf you use a back up to reload the OS, and the applications are ALSO in the backup set, they will NOT need to be reinstalled, as they are already accounted for in the OS registry and other necessary files!!!
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Hello\n\nThis is a standard Windows utility called Microsoft BackUp: its purpose is basically to create a back up of all your important files, in case you need to restore them after a possible accidental loss.\n\nSince Microsoft BackUp allows you to choose exactly which files you want to back up, you can take advantage of this feature to create copies of your presentation files that are automatically saved by spanning as many floppy disks as needed. We will see in detail how this tool works and its specific benefits.\n\nTo access the back up tool, go to Start >> Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> BackUp.\n\nIf it's not listed there, you might need to install it from the Windows CD-ROM:\n\n1) Go to Start >> Settings >> Control Panel and double-click on the "Add/Remove Programs" icon.\n\n2) Go to the Windows Setup tab and put a tick mark on BackUp (in Windows 95 it's under Disk Tools, in Windows 98/ME it's under Accessories)\n\n3) Then click OK and Windows will install this tool.\n\nOnce you start the BackUp tool, you will get a few dialog boxes: the first one will explain you the basic features: just click OK.\n\nThe second one will give information about how to perform a Full System back up: we are not interested in this feature, but you need to click OK to proceed.\n\n1) Click on the first tab, "Backup", and you will see displayed a window similar to Windows Explorer:\n\n2) Browse the folders to locate your presentation file(s)\n\n3) Put a tick mark in the checkbox next to your file and click "Next Step"\n\n4) Select a device where you will copy your backup (A: drive - floppy disk), then click "Backup Now"\n\n5) Give a name to the back up and press OK.\n\nThis utility will start backing up the file(s) and will ask you for a new floppy disk as soon as the current one is full. This way you can split any large presentation file into several floppies.\nEnjoy
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Try new and lastest version\n\nKey Features\nENHANCED! You can now drag and drop recovered files to their desired locations, and rescue multiple files simultaneously. \nENHANCED! History buffer now holds up to 8 GB of data*. \nENHANCED! New user interface lets you quickly recover files, restore an entire disk drive, or activate SafeTry Mode. \nRestores your disk drive to a previous healthy state after a system crash, failed software installation, user error, virus attack, or other problem. \nAllows you to restore just the files or folders you need, or an entire drive. \nAutoBack enables you to schedule regular rollbacks. \nVirtual Drive displays a previous state of a disk drive. \nNew Features\nSafeTry Mode lets you uninstall new software or undo actions with a single click. \nFamiliar, intuitive search bar makes it easy to find the files or folders you want to restore. \n\n* Quantity of historical information stored depends on available hard disk space. Maximum history on FAT32 filesystems is 4GB\n\n▬♂http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoffice/products/backup_recovery/ngb40/features.html\n\n\n\nNorton GoBack (previously known as Wildfile GoBack, Adaptec GoBack, Roxio GoBack) is a Microsoft Windows based disk utility, that can record up to 8Gb of disk changes. When the filesystem is idle for a few seconds, it marks these as "safe points". The product allows the disk drive to be reverted to any safe point. It does this by effectively undoing all changes made to the disk since the safe point....\n\n▬♂http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norton_GoBack
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There are far too many options to list here.  My suggestion is to read through some of the DVD backup guides available on doom9.org\n\nhttp://www.doom9.org/index.html?/guides.htm