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June 1st 07, 04:05 PM
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Windows XP Backup on Desktop?
I would like to have a defined backup procedure as an icon on the Desktop. I
do not see where Windows backup saves any such specification set that I might point to. Any help? Ron 
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June 1st 07, 04:32 PM
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Windows XP Backup on Desktop?
The Windows Backup program is so limited in function that you may wish to
give serious consideration to third party software. -- Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell\User] www.webtree.ca/windowsxp "Ron Carr" wrote in message ... I would like to have a defined backup procedure as an icon on the Desktop. I do not see where Windows backup saves any such specification set that I might point to. Any help? Ron
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June 1st 07, 04:40 PM
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Windows XP Backup on Desktop?
I'm just trying to keep it simple for a friend. I use Ghost...
"Harry Ohrn" wrote: The Windows Backup program is so limited in function that you may wish to give serious consideration to third party software. -- Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell\User] www.webtree.ca/windowsxp "Ron Carr" wrote in message ... I would like to have a defined backup procedure as an icon on the Desktop. I do not see where Windows backup saves any such specification set that I might point to. Any help? Ron
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June 1st 07, 05:15 PM
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Windows XP Backup on Desktop?
There are many backup apps, most of which have options to set a schedule,
not just by time but on shutdown or reboot "Ron Carr" wrote in message ... I'm just trying to keep it simple for a friend. I use Ghost... "Harry Ohrn" wrote: The Windows Backup program is so limited in function that you may wish to give serious consideration to third party software. -- Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell\User] www.webtree.ca/windowsxp "Ron Carr" wrote in message ... I would like to have a defined backup procedure as an icon on the Desktop. I do not see where Windows backup saves any such specification set that I might point to. Any help? Ron
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June 1st 07, 06:43 PM
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Windows XP Backup on Desktop?
Ron,
In Windows Backup, I believe you can save the fileset you have chosen to back up as a file - click "file, save". (I'm going by memory, now). Then just put the file in your desktop folder (or better, put it in your My Documents folder and create a shortcut to it on your desktop). HTH Tony. "DL" address@invalid wrote in message ... There are many backup apps, most of which have options to set a schedule, not just by time but on shutdown or reboot "Ron Carr" wrote in message ... I'm just trying to keep it simple for a friend. I use Ghost... "Harry Ohrn" wrote: The Windows Backup program is so limited in function that you may wish to give serious consideration to third party software. -- Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell\User] www.webtree.ca/windowsxp "Ron Carr" wrote in message ... I would like to have a defined backup procedure as an icon on the Desktop. I do not see where Windows backup saves any such specification set that I might point to. Any help? Ron
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June 1st 07, 10:46 PM
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Windows XP Backup on Desktop?
Ron,
You can do this using a link to a batch file on the desktop. The batch file runs NtBackup with command switches that specify what to backup or a pre-defined .bks file that you have previously created with the NtBackup GUI. You can find examples for doing this in the NtBackup help file by clicking on the Index tab and then typing in "batch files". -- John Hensley www.resqware.com "Ron Carr" wrote: I would like to have a defined backup procedure as an icon on the Desktop. I do not see where Windows backup saves any such specification set that I might point to. Any help? Ron
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June 2nd 07, 04:00 AM
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Windows XP Backup on Desktop?
I guess the issue is that the Windows Backup program is not simple to use
nor is it very effective for the average home user. There are plenty of free solutions that are very easy to use and can readily be scheduled. My personal preference is Acronis TrueImage. Easy to use and very effective. -- Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell\User] www.webtree.ca/windowsxp "Ron Carr" wrote in message ... I'm just trying to keep it simple for a friend. I use Ghost... "Harry Ohrn" wrote: The Windows Backup program is so limited in function that you may wish to give serious consideration to third party software. -- Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell\User] www.webtree.ca/windowsxp "Ron Carr" wrote in message ... I would like to have a defined backup procedure as an icon on the Desktop. I do not see where Windows backup saves any such specification set that I might point to. Any help? Ron
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June 2nd 07, 06:18 PM
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Windows XP Backup on Desktop?
"Harry Ohrn" wrote: The Windows Backup program is so limited in function that you may wish to give serious consideration to third party software. -- Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell\User] www.webtree.ca/windowsxp "Ron Carr" wrote in message ... I would like to have a defined backup procedure as an icon on the Desktop. I do not see where Windows backup saves any such specification set that I might point to. Any help? Ron _____________________________________________ Damned if I can get the machine to accept a question - all I get is a 'bleep' noise from it. May I try to ask a question here? Why is it that I can no longer make back up copies of WP files to a DVD+RAM disk? The machine tells me 'Files are Read Only'. Is there a simple solution to this? With very many thanks, James. (In Toronto, June 2nd. 2007) __________________________
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June 4th 07, 06:16 AM
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Windows XP Backup on Desktop?
"jameslei" wrote in message ... "Harry Ohrn" wrote: The Windows Backup program is so limited in function that you may wish to give serious consideration to third party software. -- Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell\User] www.webtree.ca/windowsxp "Ron Carr" wrote in message ... I would like to have a defined backup procedure as an icon on the Desktop. I do not see where Windows backup saves any such specification set that I might point to. Any help? Ron _____________________________________________ Damned if I can get the machine to accept a question - all I get is a 'bleep' noise from it. May I try to ask a question here? Why is it that I can no longer make back up copies of WP files to a DVD+RAM disk? The machine tells me 'Files are Read Only'. Is there a simple solution to this? With very many thanks, James. (In Toronto, June 2nd. 2007) __________________________ You need third party software to write to DVD. Windows XP has no native ability to write to DVD as it can to CD-R -- Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell\User] www.webtree.ca/windowsxp
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