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December 29th, 2004 16:00

How do I backup?

On my 4600 the dell support people told me to that my error was probably an operating error and to make a backup of my hard drive?  The instructions they left was to go to start menu--to programs meanu--to accessories ment--to system tools---to backup.  I have no backup to select on my system tools menu.  So any suggestions from anybody? 
  • Uber_Viper

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    Posted December 29th, 2004 16:00

    A very, very large pile of floppy disks
    Ah yes, reminds me of installing Win 3.11!
  • Uber_Viper

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    Posted December 29th, 2004 16:00

    Sounds like the backup utility did not come pre-installed. Go figure, neither does HP/Compaq.... But, you could try to do revert back to a restore point. That is in Start > Programs > Accessory > System Tools > System Restore. You should be able to restore the computer to when you got it.
  • ceri sheeran

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    Posted December 29th, 2004 16:00

    Hi,

    Backup is not installed by default with XP home

    It can be installed off the CD

    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q302894

    You also need to look at what media you are going to back up onto, choice is

    Another hard disk, internal or external

    Networked hard disk

    CDR / RW

    DVDR /RW

    Tape drive

    Zip or LS120 disks

    Removable media devices, cartridges

    A very, very large pile of floppy disks

    hth

    Ceri