Re: Where are the files I want to backup?

[Leo Kerner]

How do I get the Files and settings transfer wizard to run?
Thanks,
Leo

Peter Hutchison wrote:

> On Mon, 17 Mar 2003 22:54:34 -0500, Leo Kerner >
> wrote:
>
> >After I lost files as a result of a s/w crash I want to backup all
> >that=B4s important. Is there an utility somewhere to write to CD say, =
all
> >files in My Documents, and selected, named files?
>
> My Documents are in c:\Documents and Settings\username\My Documents
> but can be relocated elsewhere.
>
> >Where are the netscape files located.... say, address book, bookmarks,=

> >and mailboxes?
>
> c:\Program Files\Netscape. Bookmarks are saved as one file eg
> bookmarks.htm
> >Where are the Outlook files.... calendar, tasks, etc.?
>
> MS Outlook or Outlook Express?
> For OE, they are stored in c:\documents and settings\ usually.
> Open OE, select Tools, Options, Maintenance, Store Folder.
> For Outlook, goto Tools, Services or Email Accounts and look up
> properties or advanced settings for location of PST file.
>
> >Any suggestion as to a good way to go about this?
>
> Files and settings transfer wizard will back it all up for you, save
> the backup file in your CD Burner directory
> e.g.
> c:\documents and settings\username\Local Settings\Application
> Data\Microsoft\CD Burning
> and then you can burn it direct to CD when done.
>
> Peter Hutchison
> http://www.pcguru.plus.com/

[Sharon F]

On Wed, 02 Apr 2003 07:45:32 -0500, Leo Kerner >
wrote:

>How do I get the Files and settings transfer wizard to run?
>Thanks,
>Leo
>

The shortcut to start the wizard is in your Start Menu under
Accessories> System Tools. The "Help and Support" file has some
information about how to use the program.

Below is a link to an article in the MS Knowledge Base:
HOW TO: Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;293118

Sharon F
MS MVP [Shell/User]