I am trying to back up my computer ,files,documents,ect ,on cds.But its not working.?
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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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the cd is write protected for most cds are now-a-days... no help on this one sorry bud.
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get bitcomet and download the cds then use daemon tools and mount the disks and install it using ur cd key.\n\nif you need more help email me at:\nchaossavage@gmail.com\nand ill give u a step-by-step guide on how to do this
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backing up is a very important part of your computer day,theres nothing worse than having 20gb of precious data,photos,letters and forms and then suddenly your hard drive fails and you lose it all\n      all it takes is 10 minutes at the end of the day and all this can be avoided\n      you can back up many ways,one way is to use the windows based back up ,go to start>programs>accesories>system tools>back up>then follow the back up wizard to do your task,however this is pretty basic and is limited in its options\n      you can download or buy 3rd party software for backing up.go to http://www.download.com/3150-2242_4-0-1-0.html?qt=&author=&titlename=&desc=&dlcount=&daysback=&swlink=&gfiletype=&os=&li=49&dlsize=&ca=,and look through all the free back up software,read the user reveiws first so you dont download any rubbish\n      once you have decided which program you are going to use then to back up you first need to select the file(s) you need to back up,then select what typr of back up you want to do,then finally the destination for the back up(many users have external hard drives which they use to secure their data,but a very good way is to send them to removable media(cd/dvd-roms) this way they are saved forever and you can index them for easy access\n       many burning programs such as nero or roxio have back up options in them and these are ideal for backing up to cd/dvd-roms\n       the length of time it takes to back up is dependant on the amount of data you are using,it also depends on a) the type of hard drive(ata,sata,external)  and b)your p.c,s speed(ram,cpu speed),but a 1gb file would take about 2-3 minutes to back up\n        take it from me,set up a program for backing up,as you will thank me one day when your drive fails,and you have all your data safe on a dvd or on a hdd\n        good luck
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If you are not formatting C drive then you need not copy any thing except the folder "my documents" the rest will stay as it is .After reinstaling you can load all your programs .
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If you want copy a protected CD for "backup purposes" you should check out programs such as Alcohol 120%, Clone CD and Clone DVD, Virtual Drive and so on. They are not free unfortunately.
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You need to make the CD a bootable disk. Make sure it is still set to boot the CD rom drive before it boots anything else. You might need to start in MS Prompt mode and just manually initialize setup.\n\nIm assuming youre trying to make a restore disk with your operating system?\n\nGo to this site:\nhttp://www.tech-forums.net/computer_articles/restore/restore-disk.php\n\nIt basically gives you step by step directions.
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Backup all your information, format the HD and reinstal OS. Probably the easiest way.
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reboot in safe mode and rollback to a previous installation.\n\nedit:\nif you can get to safe mode, then you can safely backup your pictures before you try other options. the "repair" option below is super risky. i tried it recently and it reformatted the hd (not on MY computer, ha ha ha.)\n\nhowever, it is not a disk problem. more likely a program that is running is corrupted (probably an install wizard or install shield.) if you can get into safe mode, answer back and we can help you try to locate the problem.
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okay you first need to format your drive erasing everything off of it. Then restore it from a CD. I would recommend using a program like Symantec Live State Recovery and make a base backup of it after you have say your basic progs installed or things you're always going to want. It will basically make an image of your HD and you will be able to backup from that.
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If you're copying to your hard drive, then it might be going bad.  You should probably run a chkdsk on it.
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you can make a backup of your dvds, you use a software (dvd shrink)\n\ni leave a link with a tutorial
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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 the safe mode, but I would definatley get your back up disk form the co. I have a hard copy of anything installed in your computer. Most places now, do not give them out, they say the back up is installed in your computer. Always demand the hard copies.\n\n\ndp
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You may want to run a virus scan on it.  It doesn't sound good.  Try to backup your data file as soon as possible.  The last resort is to format your drive and start over with installing windows.  Good luck.
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Backup? You mean backing up files on the laptop? I'm confused.
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try checking ur disk by using chkdsk on ur drive \nor alternatively have the recovery console for that operatign system