How do I back up my computer?
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USB flash drives are small (think keychain size) devices that contain  up 4gigabytes of memory. Unfortunately, I'm not sure that WinMe supports them. (you could dig on Microsoft.com, but support for Me is pretty limited.)\n\nThere are programs (Acronis True Image, Symantec Ghost, etc) that back up everything, but they require WinXP (or Vista).\n\nWinMe had a backup program (on the original CD), but I don't know anyting about it. Knowing Microsoft, it was probably pretty rudimentary.\n\nYou could back things up by burning the all of the files to CD. Two problems : 1) it'll probably take more than one CD and "splitting" can be difficult. 2) restoring the backup will be slow & difficult.\n\nSorry, but I can't see an easy solution for you.
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sorry my dear, in this way u,ll lose ur data as its not a proper way of back up.\n if u want a backup of this windows u have to use GHOST software and creat a backup file and save it into ur D:/ drive, and than install ur windows again, so u will lose the data and updates softwares.but if now u want to get back ur previous winodws than u ca use the GHOST`s backup tahts saved in D:/ drive, it will restore ur hole winodws to the previous state.
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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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short answer will be use a flash device. It requires no power, has no moving parts and as long as you have access to a USB port, it will be available.\n\nSecond option will be a HD, if kept stored in a safe environment, you wont have to worry about the information, giving you more space than the flash drive.\n\nThose are the expensive choices.\n\nThe way i do it is using incremental backups, i started with a cd holding pictures and documents, that i keep on my hard drive. Every time i increase  significantly my documents, i make another backup.\n\nI dont dispose of all the old backups so i have at least three disks (cd or dvd) with my documents, and the hd where i keep the files.
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if youre using windows.. there is a system application called BACK UP, go to START---PROGRAMS---ACCESORIES---    sYSttTEM TOOLs
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I would recommend thinking about online backup.  A system like Backup To the Web, at http://www.backuptotheweb.com will backup your files over just about any connection.  Some people will say online backup is slow, but I disagree.  The initial backup will take some time, but after that, the software only backs up files that have changed.  \n\nBest of all, it's automated and not expensive. (You can even configure it to backup more than one computer)
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you cant unless you have a backup program utility
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I would recommend Vision Backup from http://www.vwsolutions.com.  They even have an open file plug-in that allows you to backup files while they are in use.
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If u want to save and backup unsaved data then use 'hibernate' .\nIf u mean to backup specific data before shutdown.\nEither u may use 3rd party softwares (Go to download.com and search for such utilities. Choose that best suites ur purpose.) Or else u may choose to back it up at system startup or system logon. Windows own backup utility allows u to schedule backup on system startup.
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backup the whole drive, in this case you won't need to validate your windows in future after restoring the image if something goes wrong. here is the site which can explain you what exactly you need to backup:\n\nhttp://www.datamills.com/Tutorials/backup_tutorial_Index.htm\n\nalso read this FAQ:\n\nhttp://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/faq.html
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Save ur data and files same where in an external hard disk or CD or what ever and then format and reinstall the operating system again\n\nthe main thing to back-up is ur Desktop, My Documents and Favorites\n( it's in c:&#92;Documents and Settings&#92;"the user name")\n\nDon't forget Outlook and any other program that has data to be backed up.\n\nn_n Good Luck
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depends on what operating system you have and why you are backing up\n\nmore info required
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Well... I don't think there is one, but your window OP Should have back-up software already. Just go to Start > All Program > Accessories > System Tools > and click Backup... The require is lots of Floppy-Disc or Blank CD if you have CD-Burner... :D Any other question, just e-mail. Peace,\n\nCody J. §
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Open Windows XP Backup\nWindows XP includes its own backup program, although you may need to do some digging to find it. You can also take your pick of third-party programs (listed at the end of this column) that add bells and whistles you won't find in the basic Windows XP Backup utility.\n\nIf you use Windows XP Professional, the Windows Backup utility (Ntbackup.exe) should be ready for use. If you use Windows XP Home Edition, you'll need to follow these steps to install the utility:\n\n1.\n Insert your Windows XP CD into the drive and, if necessary, double-click the CD icon in My Computer. \n \n2.\n On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform Additional Tasks. \n \n3.\n Click Browse this CD. \n \n4.\n In Windows Explorer, double-click the ValueAdd folder, then Msft, and then Ntbackup. \n \n5.\n Double-click Ntbackup.msi to install the Backup utility. \n \n\nFor more information, see How to Install Backup in Windows XP Home Edition.\n\nWith that chore out of the way, you're ready to begin backing up. By default, the Backup utility uses a wizard that makes the process straightforward. To start Backup:\n\n1.\n Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Backup to start the wizard. \n \n2.\n Click Next to skip past the opening page, choose Back up files and settings from the second page, and then click Next. You should see the page shown in Figure 1, which represents your first decision point. \n\n\n\nFigure 1\n\n \n\nTop of page\nDecide What to Back Up\nYou might be tempted to click All information on this computer so that you can back up every bit of data on your computer. Think twice before choosing this option, however. If you've installed a slew of software, your backup could add up to many gigabytes. For most people, the My documents and settings option is a better choice. This selection preserves your data files (including e-mail messages and address books) and the personal settings stored in the Windows Registry.\n\nIf several people use your computer—as might be the case on a shared family PC—select Everyone's documents and settings. This option backs up personal files and preferences for every user with an account on the computer.\n\nIf you know that you have data files stored outside your profile, click Let me choose what to back up. This option takes you to the Items to Back Up page shown in Figure 2.\n\n\n\nFigure 2\n\n\nSelect the My Documents check box to back up all the files in your personal profile, and then browse the My Computer hierarchy to select the additional files you need to back up. If some of your files are on a shared network drive, open the My Network Places folder and select those folders.\n\nThis option also comes in handy if you have some files you now you don't want to back up. For instance, I have more than 20 GB of music files in the My Music folder. To keep my data file backup to a reasonable size, I click the check box next to the My Music folder. This clears the check box from all the files and subfolders in My Music.\n\nTop of page\nDecide Where to Store Your Backup Files\nOn the Backup Type, Destination, and Name page, Windows asks you to specify a backup location. If you're one of those exceedingly rare individuals with access to a backup tape, the Backup utility gives you a choice of options in the Select a backup type box. No tape drive? No problem. Backup assumes you're going to save everything in a single file; you just have to choose a location for that file and give it a name.\n\nBy default, Backup proposes saving everything to your floppy drive (drive A). Although that might have made sense 10 years ago, it's hardly a rational choice today. You'd need dozens, perhaps hundreds of floppy disks to store even a modest collection of data files, especially if you collect digital music or photos.\n\nInstead, your best bet is to click Browse and choose any of the following loc
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Uh you could have a Partition Magic Back up disk to do the trick
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use the windows CD or also called back-up cd
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open start menu then programs then accessories then system tools then u will find the backup tool there. back up the part that you want into a safe place on your harddisk or u can burn it into a cd or dvd. or you can a program that makes an image of your hard disk like norton ghost so all u need in case of crash is restore the fresh copy that you have