Win XP Service Pack 1

The install wizard for SP1 recommends "backing up" the system before
installing

What exactly needs to be backed up?
Should a restore point be created?

thanks

Recommended backup is so you can uninstall SP1, if problems occur. A
restore point is usually created automatically.
Folders on your C: $NTUninstall are backups of WinUpdates you
installed.
"CM" wrote in message ...
The install wizard for SP1 recommends "backing up" the system before
installing

What exactly needs to be backed up?
Should a restore point be created?

thanks

On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 15:21:21 -0500, "CM" wrote:

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The install wizard for SP1 recommends "backing up" the system before
installing

What exactly needs to be backed up?

The entire partition that contains XP. For example, all of
drive c:

Should a restore point be created?

Yes, however, the system should do that automatically. But, DO NOT
depend on a restore point alone to recover your system in case of
problems. A verified backup is best.

thanks

Have fun.

On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 15:51:38 -0600, CS wrote:

What exactly needs to be backed up?

The entire partition that contains XP. For example, all of
drive c:

At minimun, just your documents and settings.