Back Up files questions

[BarbaraMN]

Running WXP, 24X CD-RW/DVD Combo
Reference MS Knowledge Base Articles #302894, 308422, 309340

Recently got new computer with CD burner. I want to back up some of my
files so did some research in the above listed articles (How to install
backup, use back up, etc. in XP). I could find no evidence that the
computer came with back up s/w installed. Article 302894 gives steps but I
am stumped in step 1 already. Per this article, I inserted the XP home
edition disk but could not find the Ntbackup.msi file or the
\VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP file it was supposed to be in. Also, a "help"
technician told me to just use the Sonic s/w that came with my computer.
The tech could not clearly explain the difference between these two systems.
Also, I need clarification on the CD-RW disks. If I manage to back up files
on one of these disks, can I write over it the next time I back up? How
many times can I write over?
Any help would be appreciated. Thx

[Ghostrider]

BarbaraMN wrote:

> Running WXP, 24X CD-RW/DVD Combo
> Reference MS Knowledge Base Articles #302894, 308422, 309340
>
> Recently got new computer with CD burner. I want to back up some of my
> files so did some research in the above listed articles (How to install
> backup, use back up, etc. in XP). I could find no evidence that the
> computer came with back up s/w installed. Article 302894 gives steps but I
> am stumped in step 1 already. Per this article, I inserted the XP home
> edition disk but could not find the Ntbackup.msi file or the
> \VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP file it was supposed to be in. Also, a "help"
> technician told me to just use the Sonic s/w that came with my computer.
> The tech could not clearly explain the difference between these two systems.
> Also, I need clarification on the CD-RW disks. If I manage to back up files
> on one of these disks, can I write over it the next time I back up? How
> many times can I write over?
> Any help would be appreciated. Thx
>
>

The Sonic s/w is presumably a commercial backup app that
was provided by the computer maker and should be able to
do the job competently. But keep in mind that using CD-RW
as backup is "iffy" at best because (a) it can be over-
written; (b) it might not be stable over the long run, and
c) a "backup" implies the existence of at least 2 copies
of any item at all times...always have a secondary backup
strategy.

[» mrtee «]

Sonic www.sonic.com supplys CD/DVD mastering software. They do have a =
program "Backup my PC" available for purchase (I doubt that BUMPC came =
with your PC).=20

I would reccomend using imaging software for backups. I use TrueImage =
from www.acronis.com. Take a look at it.=20

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Just my 2=A2 worth
Jeff
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| The Sonic s/w is presumably a commercial backup app that
| was provided by the computer maker and should be able to
| do the job competently. But keep in mind that using CD-RW
| as backup is "iffy" at best because (a) it can be over-
| written; (b) it might not be stable over the long run, and
| c) a "backup" implies the existence of at least 2 copies
| of any item at all times...always have a secondary backup
| strategy.
|