how 2 create a backup copy of a file?
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Create a back up of a software, for what ?\n\nYou dont create backups of the installed version of the version. You just save the file generally called "setup.exe" on a CD or floppy depending on you .
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I'm currently using SyncBackup to back up my files into my 250GB external hard drive. You can also schedule the backup. And you can also choose different type of backup, e.g. backup files that have been modified since the last backup. Hope it helps.
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The only way to back up files is to copy them to a different device.  What that device is will depend on your system.  If you have a CD or DVD burner, burn them to disk.  If you have a second internal hard drive or an external USB drive, use it.\n\nAs far as WHAT to back up, begin with the My Documents folders under each user in the Documents and Setting directory.  Then look for any other folders with data (pictures, music, vids, documents, etc).  It is pointless to back up programs as you can not reinstall them from a backup made by dragging the files to a device.  You would need to reinstall them from the original install CDs.  You can back up an software install programs you have on your drive.
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Well for storage burn an image of it to your harddrive ...iso
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Keep a copy of it in some other folder
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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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Click File/Save and then save it.
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Copy the old files to a folder labeled "Backup_20060627" or something else descriptive.
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This is incredibly easy, and in no way risks the date/time information from being changed, and other correspondents seem to have forgotten this so far. For the benefit of these files being BACKED UP, using an archiving program like compressed files (on Windows 2000 and XP) programs like winzip or any other from a vast number of archiving utilities that can be found online, downloaded and installed, and some of them may even have step-by-step wizards to help and guide you to complete this task.\nUsing one of these will make your data take up less space.\n\nSince MS Windows is a graphical user interface, and as such, anything on the computer can be represented by an icon, and clicking on the icon will either open a file into a program, run a program, or open up a folder. All you have to do is open up the windows explorer, and from there select one of the disks/drives listed in that window, click on one of them and it will allow you to view data/diles there (depending on your set up, it may change in the open window where you are, or open up in another window) having two windows open will be easier.\n\nThis will subsequently list the folders (directories) that are stored on this drive. if you want to make a new one called backup - it may be an idea to give it a different name that you know what it is but no one else will, so not take any notice of it. Open this folder up so it is an open window. Switch back to the original window (say, the folder that represents "My Documents" and so long as both windows are open and visible on the screen, you can use what is called "drag & drop" to move/copy files from one location to another. To select more than one file at a time using the mouse, if all the files are in sequential order then using the mouse select an area round those files and they will be selected.The alternative method if you are being selective about what files you want to move, hold down the -Ctrl- key as you click on each file, and it also becomes selected, and will be highlighted along with other files .\n\nThis is genuinely easier to to than my description might suggest, but be VERY CAREFUL that you don't hit the delete key when more than one file is selected unless you genuinely want to get rid of that file, an easy mistake to make, and easy to recover from by going to your Recycle Bin (get to this from your desktop) and selecting restore files. Equally, be aware of not creating a file called "Copy of document.doc/picture.jpg" etc, because that is one sure as hell way to confuse people when they are doing file back up tasks, and this also doubles up the amuont of space the files take on your hard disk because there would be two of them.\n\n*SIDE NOTE* \nIf you have  only one drive it will be assigned drive letter (C) personally I would always recommend creating a second volume on your hard disk, and this would be one of the reasons for doing so. Incidentally, any CDrom or DVD and CDRewriter will normally be listed as (D) and (E) drives - this is a completely different way of backing up data, and not in the remit of your question. \n*NOTE ENDS*\n\nThis can also be applied to a folder on a network if you are connected to a network. Repeat all instruction as detailed above, with the exception that if you want to access it 9your backed up data) you will have to re-connect to the network, normally automatic when you log in to your computer - speak to your network administrator about this, if this is applicable.\n\nThank you for reading, and I hope this explains and assures you that it is a really easy task, and even a novice computer user can do this.
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You need the Windows Backup Set (Microsoft Corporation)
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You may create password-protected archive, where you can aggregate all the files you need.\nIt can be done in different ways for different archivers, but usually it's very simple.
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well actually there is a program that will copy your dvds....perfectly..i use it all the time to back mine up
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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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Yes, a good one is Second Copy by Centered Systems. You can try it free.\n\nIt is very intuitive, easily customized as to how, when & where you want backups. A great little program.\n\nYou can find info & a free trial here - http://www.centered.com/
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There are two applications available at your disposal.  If you want to backup the entire DVD (including menus, extras etc.), use an application called MacTheRipper.  If on the other hand, you just want to rip the main movie to a single MPEG-4 file, then Handbrake is the way to go.  Both applications are free and can be downloaded at their respective websites.\n\nMacTheRipper:\nhttp://www.mactheripper.org/\n\nHandbrake:\nhttp://handbrake.m0k.org/
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Test these...\n\nTo copy a file or folder\nOpen My Documents. \nIf the file or folder you want to copy is not located in My Documents or its subfolders, use Search to find it. To open Search, click Start, and then click Search.\n\nClick the file or folder you want to copy. \nUnder File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this file or Copy this folder. \nIn Copy Items, select the drive or folder you want to copy to, and then click Copy. \n Notes\n\nTo open My Documents, click Start, and then click My Documents. \nYou can copy more than one file or folder at a time. \nTo select consecutive files or folders, click the first item, press and hold down SHIFT, and then click the last item. To select nonconsecutive files or folders, press and hold down CTRL, and then click each item.\n\n\nTo move a file or folder\nOpen My Documents. \nIf the file or folder you want to move is not located in My Documents or its subfolders, use Search to find it. To open Search, click Start, and then click Search.\n\nClick the file or folder you want to move. \nUnder File and Folder Tasks, click Move this file or Move this folder. \nIn Move Items, click the new location for the file or folder, and then click Move. \n Notes\n\nTo open My Documents, click Start, and then click My Documents. \nTo select a consecutive group of files, click the first file, press and hold down SHIFT, and then click the last file. To select files or folders in nonconsecutive order, press and hold down CTRL, and then click the items you want. \nYou can also move a file or folder by dragging it to the desired location. For more information, click Related Topics. \n\n\n\nTo create a new folder\nOpen My Documents. \nUnder File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new folder. \nA new folder is displayed with the default name, New Folder, selected.\n\nType a name for the new folder, and then press ENTER. \n Notes\n\nTo open My Documents, click Start, and then click My Documents. \nYou can also create a new folder by right-clicking a blank area in a folder window or on the desktop, pointing to New, and then clicking Folder. \n\nLuck!
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Browse directly to the file you want and right click on it. Then select copy. go back to C: drive and right click. Select Paste. It will copy that file over to the C: drive