I am going to ask the question probably repeated here many times,
but looking at google I could not find satisfying response...
I found suggestions to use Ghost and make whole system image.
Yes, it will probably work, but it will create HUGE files.

Is there any other way, maybe more "intelligent" way, to make
for example only system backup with system settings and files
but without applications, and then incremental backups?

I am looking for a solution to make system backups for a pc
with 80G system hdd and 20G used space right now... CD-ROMs
are too small to shuffle around when using Ghost full image...
Unfortunately I have only CD-RW, no DVD-RW so it is a hassle.

Anybody has a smarter idea to run system backups for larger systems?

Backup your computer


Q. I'd like to set up a backup routine. But I can't find the Backup
utility in Windows. Do you know where it is?

A. Microsoft doesn't put a lot of emphasis on its Backup utility. On
most versions of Windows, it is not installed automatically. However, it is
on the installation disc. Here's how to install it:

--Windows XP Home: On the installation CD, double click the VALUEADD
folder, the MSFT folder and the NTBACKUP folder. Double click NTBACKUP.MSI
and run the wizard.

--Windows ME: On the installation CD, double click the ADD-ONS folder
and the MSBACKUP folder. Double click MSBEXP.EXE.

--Windows 98: In Windows, click StartSettingsControl Panel. Double
click Add/Remove Programs. Select the Windows Setup tab. Click System
ToolsDetails. Click BackupOKOK.

Once installed, Backup is accessed through the Start button. Click
StartAll Programs (in Windows 98 and ME "Programs")AccessoriesSystem
ToolsBackup.

Wizards step you through the backup process. Backup gives you the
choice of backing up everything or selected files. I use the latter, backing
up my personal files under My Documents. You can schedule regular backups.

I back up to a server in the office. At home, I use a second hard
drive, which I installed in my computer. You also can back up to a CD-RW,
DVD-RW, a tape drive, ZIP drive or another computer, if you're on a network.
There isn't much point in backing up to the hard drive you use all the time.
The biggest danger to your data is hard drive failure. If your everyday hard
drive fails, it will take your backups with it.

Tape is the traditional medium. But tape drives and tapes are
expensive. A second hard drive is cheaper. I paid $90 for an 80-gigabyte
Western Digital drive, which I installed myself. You can also get an
external drive. Maxtor has a 120-gigabyte external drive for less than $200.
Obviously, an internal drive will save you money.

CKim Komando http://www.komando.com/tips_show.asp?showID=5141


"Pszemol" wrote in message
...
I am going to ask the question probably repeated here many times,
but looking at google I could not find satisfying response...
I found suggestions to use Ghost and make whole system image.
Yes, it will probably work, but it will create HUGE files.

Is there any other way, maybe more "intelligent" way, to make
for example only system backup with system settings and files
but without applications, and then incremental backups?

I am looking for a solution to make system backups for a pc
with 80G system hdd and 20G used space right now... CD-ROMs
are too small to shuffle around when using Ghost full image...
Unfortunately I have only CD-RW, no DVD-RW so it is a hassle.

Anybody has a smarter idea to run system backups for larger systems?

David Nguyen wrote:

Backup your computer


Q. I'd like to set up a backup routine. But I can't find the Backup
utility in Windows. Do you know where it is?

A. Microsoft doesn't put a lot of emphasis on its Backup utility. On
most versions of Windows, it is not installed automatically. However, it is
on the installation disc. Here's how to install it:

--Windows XP Home: On the installation CD, double click the VALUEADD
folder, the MSFT folder and the NTBACKUP folder. Double click NTBACKUP.MSI
and run the wizard.

--Windows ME: On the installation CD, double click the ADD-ONS folder
and the MSBACKUP folder. Double click MSBEXP.EXE.

--Windows 98: In Windows, click StartSettingsControl Panel. Double
click Add/Remove Programs. Select the Windows Setup tab. Click System
ToolsDetails. Click BackupOKOK.

Once installed, Backup is accessed through the Start button. Click
StartAll Programs (in Windows 98 and ME "Programs")AccessoriesSystem
ToolsBackup.

Wizards step you through the backup process. Backup gives you the
choice of backing up everything or selected files. I use the latter, backing
up my personal files under My Documents. You can schedule regular backups.

I back up to a server in the office. At home, I use a second hard
drive, which I installed in my computer. You also can back up to a CD-RW,
DVD-RW, a tape drive, ZIP drive or another computer, if you're on a network.
There isn't much point in backing up to the hard drive you use all the time.
The biggest danger to your data is hard drive failure. If your everyday hard
drive fails, it will take your backups with it.

Tape is the traditional medium. But tape drives and tapes are
expensive. A second hard drive is cheaper. I paid $90 for an 80-gigabyte
Western Digital drive, which I installed myself. You can also get an
external drive. Maxtor has a 120-gigabyte external drive for less than $200.
Obviously, an internal drive will save you money.

CKim Komando http://www.komando.com/tips_show.asp?showID=5141


"Pszemol" wrote in message
...
I am going to ask the question probably repeated here many times,
but looking at google I could not find satisfying response...
I found suggestions to use Ghost and make whole system image.
Yes, it will probably work, but it will create HUGE files.

Is there any other way, maybe more "intelligent" way, to make
for example only system backup with system settings and files
but without applications, and then incremental backups?

I am looking for a solution to make system backups for a pc
with 80G system hdd and 20G used space right now... CD-ROMs
are too small to shuffle around when using Ghost full image...
Unfortunately I have only CD-RW, no DVD-RW so it is a hassle.

Anybody has a smarter idea to run system backups for larger systems?




I just installed a Maxtor 80 gig external hard drive, but the one button
backup that comes with it will not back up the registry or the OS. How
can I make a complete copy of my c drive, including programs, settings,
data, etc. I would like to replace this on a regular basis with an
updated copy.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

http://www.symantec.com/sabu/ghost/ghost_personal/
-or-
http://www.powerquest.com/driveimage/

Mike Mulligan

"Mort" wrote in message
...
David Nguyen wrote:

Backup your computer


Q. I'd like to set up a backup routine. But I can't find the Backup
utility in Windows. Do you know where it is?

A. Microsoft doesn't put a lot of emphasis on its Backup utility.
On
most versions of Windows, it is not installed automatically. However, it
is
on the installation disc. Here's how to install it:

--Windows XP Home: On the installation CD, double click the
VALUEADD
folder, the MSFT folder and the NTBACKUP folder. Double click
NTBACKUP.MSI
and run the wizard.

--Windows ME: On the installation CD, double click the ADD-ONS
folder
and the MSBACKUP folder. Double click MSBEXP.EXE.

--Windows 98: In Windows, click StartSettingsControl Panel.
Double
click Add/Remove Programs. Select the Windows Setup tab. Click System
ToolsDetails. Click BackupOKOK.

Once installed, Backup is accessed through the Start button. Click
StartAll Programs (in Windows 98 and ME
"Programs")AccessoriesSystem
ToolsBackup.

Wizards step you through the backup process. Backup gives you the
choice of backing up everything or selected files. I use the latter,
backing
up my personal files under My Documents. You can schedule regular
backups.

I back up to a server in the office. At home, I use a second hard
drive, which I installed in my computer. You also can back up to a CD-RW,
DVD-RW, a tape drive, ZIP drive or another computer, if you're on a
network.
There isn't much point in backing up to the hard drive you use all the
time.
The biggest danger to your data is hard drive failure. If your everyday
hard
drive fails, it will take your backups with it.

Tape is the traditional medium. But tape drives and tapes are
expensive. A second hard drive is cheaper. I paid $90 for an 80-gigabyte
Western Digital drive, which I installed myself. You can also get an
external drive. Maxtor has a 120-gigabyte external drive for less than
$200.
Obviously, an internal drive will save you money.

CKim Komando http://www.komando.com/tips_show.asp?showID=5141


"Pszemol" wrote in message
...
I am going to ask the question probably repeated here many times,
but looking at google I could not find satisfying response...
I found suggestions to use Ghost and make whole system image.
Yes, it will probably work, but it will create HUGE files.

Is there any other way, maybe more "intelligent" way, to make
for example only system backup with system settings and files
but without applications, and then incremental backups?

I am looking for a solution to make system backups for a pc
with 80G system hdd and 20G used space right now... CD-ROMs
are too small to shuffle around when using Ghost full image...
Unfortunately I have only CD-RW, no DVD-RW so it is a hassle.

Anybody has a smarter idea to run system backups for larger systems?




I just installed a Maxtor 80 gig external hard drive, but the one button
backup that comes with it will not back up the registry or the OS. How
can I make a complete copy of my c drive, including programs, settings,
data, etc. I would like to replace this on a regular basis with an
updated copy.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.