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  • baddog
    So Fucking Banned
    • Apr 2001
    • 107089
    #1

    Windows XP question

    One of the things I hate about XP is that I can never find what I am looking for. So this is what I want to do.

    #1. My laptop has XP, and a DVD burner.
    # 2. Desktop has 98SE
    # 3. Both are networked together. I share files, so laptop sees all that is on desktop.

    I want to do a system backup, with the goal of putting the restore files on a DVD. So, where is the backup found on XP? On 98 it is Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup. I am not seeing this with XP.

    Is this because XP has the restore feature? Or am I looking in the wrong place?
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    • sumphatpimp
      Confirmed User
      • Aug 2002
      • 5235
      #2
      start
      control panel
      performance and maintenence
      system
      system restore


      I had to go look too!

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        • sunshynevideo
          Confirmed User
          • Jul 2005
          • 360
          #3
          On system tools menu look for the files and settings transfer wizard. This will completely copy everything you need from one drive to another

          After ya copy it just burn it.

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            • baddog
              So Fucking Banned
              • Apr 2001
              • 107089
              #4
              Originally posted by sumphatpimp
              start
              control panel
              performance and maintenence
              system
              system restore


              I had to go look too!

              how come I do not see "performance and maintenance?"

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                • baddog
                  So Fucking Banned
                  • Apr 2001
                  • 107089
                  #5
                  Originally posted by sunshynevideo
                  On system tools menu look for the files and settings transfer wizard. This will completely copy everything you need from one drive to another

                  After ya copy it just burn it.

                  I don't really want to fill up my laptop with all the stuff I have on my desktop to be honest. A few DVD's will suffice.

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                    • sunshynevideo
                      Confirmed User
                      • Jul 2005
                      • 360
                      #6
                      Originally posted by baddog
                      I don't really want to fill up my laptop with all the stuff I have on my desktop to be honest. A few DVD's will suffice.
                      With the option I suggest just pick out what you want copied. You do not have to copy everything. Just specify what you want.

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                        • baddog
                          So Fucking Banned
                          • Apr 2001
                          • 107089
                          #7
                          Originally posted by sunshynevideo
                          With the option I suggest just pick out what you want copied. You do not have to copy everything. Just specify what you want.

                          That doesn't really help. . . . I guess I can install the DVD burner I bought myself 2 years ago on the desktop. Probably be easier.

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                            • ssp
                              Confirmed User
                              • Jan 2005
                              • 7990
                              #8
                              I think you might have XP Home edition?

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                                • sumphatpimp
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • Aug 2002
                                  • 5235
                                  #9

                                  I think you have something turn off to keep people out of the admin areas.
                                  look for something to let you see files.

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                                    • sumphatpimp
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Aug 2002
                                      • 5235
                                      #10
                                      look for
                                      "show hidden system files"
                                      and click on it

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                                        • MattO
                                          The O is for Oohhh
                                          • Feb 2003
                                          • 10861
                                          #11
                                          I'd suggest using a program like Acronis True Image for backing your shit up. It's a realy nice program and is also good for any XP quirks with hardware upgrades.

                                          Also, you might think about getting an external hard drive for your backups. You can get a 300 gig external pretty cheap, USB or Firewire. Much easier than using multiple DVDs.

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                                            • reed_4
                                              Confirmed User
                                              • Jul 2005
                                              • 9640
                                              #12
                                              the screen cap tells us all. I hope baddog already got his questions answered.

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