what is the easiest way to back up files so I can run my recovery disk?
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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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I can recommend you Acronis True Image backup software. It's a very reliable program with friendly interface that will execute your backup task easily. http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/
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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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Use file recovery softwares...
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i do not think so,but make a back up disk just in case
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get the recovery software, like recover my files,
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hey me again..the only way to do this that i know of is in DOS\nand its complicated\nall thats in those is info for system restore
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Backup? You mean backing up files on the laptop? I'm confused.
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http://www.recoveryuniverse.com/downloads.php\n\nGood luck!
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You should just use NT backup program that comes with Windows.  It is located in Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup.  then chose what you want to backup and where.
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make one back up disk of your system then when you get these probs you can copy from the disk and replace the file.
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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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Try c-cleaner for good junk file maintenance. http://www.ccleaner.com\nSince you have a log of pictures, a DVD or CD would be a good way to back them up.
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There is a software that aids you in doing so .... you need to search for the same depending on your OS. Else you need to consuly a Data Recovery Specialist.\nSearch for File recovery Software\n\nCheck this site out...\nhttp://www.digitalfilerecovery.com/?gclid=CMvDoM6ThIUCFQ94SAodDTo15g
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That is extremely bad news, a few years ago it would be the worst. I'm afraid what you'll have to do is reformat the drive. \n\nFortunately all is not lost as there are two pieces of software that will recover the data from the drive after this has taken place.\n\nGetDataBack and Ontrack Easy Recovery - I've used GetDataBack before in the same situation and found it works brilliantly.\n\nThe best of luck, and next time remember to back up to DVD or CD.
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format the drive in which u store the operating system \ndont forget to back up ur essential files and music ok if u have a prob im me
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Go to Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools and then click on backup. Follow the instructions from there.