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Mel
December 5th 03, 01:45 AM
I write a lot of word documents and want to do frequent backups on those
files and a couple of program files. I did my first backup using Windows
XP.

I selected the files and folders I wanted to backup and did an new backup I
named "First Backup". In advanced options I chose a differential backup
which I used in Windows 98.

Now I want to do a subsequent backup but it looks like I have to re-check
the files and folders I want to back up all over again. Am I missing
something here or is there a way to do subsequent backups using my "First
Backup" without re-checking the file and folder boxes again?

sqr
December 5th 03, 01:45 AM
If it is just document files the best method is to burn them to a CD instead
of using a backup program.

This way they can be retrieved from any machine without a hassle.

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"Mel" > wrote in message
...
> I write a lot of word documents and want to do frequent backups on those
> files and a couple of program files. I did my first backup using Windows
> XP.
>
> I selected the files and folders I wanted to backup and did an new backup
I
> named "First Backup". In advanced options I chose a differential backup
> which I used in Windows 98.
>
> Now I want to do a subsequent backup but it looks like I have to re-check
> the files and folders I want to back up all over again. Am I missing
> something here or is there a way to do subsequent backups using my "First
> Backup" without re-checking the file and folder boxes again?
>
>

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