WinXP File Backup Program

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Installing the Backup Program on the Home Version
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windowsxp_tips.htm#backup...

HOW TO: Use Backup to Back Up Files and Folders on Your Computer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308422&Product=winxp

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"dukiesma1001" wrote:

| I came across a FAQ about using WinXP's Backup Program to backup your files
| and folders, which I didn't know XP had. The answer stated that this program
| was located in the "accessories" catagory, but if it wasn't there that it
| would have to be installed using their XP CD. I would really like to obtain
| this program for my Home Edition, but unfortunately, my computer came with XP
| already installed and I don't have access to a CD. Is it possible to
| download this program at no cost elsewhere or am I S.O.L. because my CPU
| purchase didn't come with a CD? I appreciate any time or effort put into
| helping get the answers I am seeking. And Thank You.
|
| Tanya
| --
| Catch Ya On The Flip Side !!!

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"dukiesma1001" <dukiesma1001@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I came across a FAQ about using WinXP's Backup Program to backup your files
> and folders, which I didn't know XP had. The answer stated that this
> program
> was located in the "accessories" catagory, but if it wasn't there that it
> would have to be installed using their XP CD. I would really like to
> obtain
> this program for my Home Edition, but unfortunately, my computer came with
> XP
> already installed and I don't have access to a CD. Is it possible to
> download this program at no cost elsewhere or am I S.O.L. because my CPU
> purchase didn't come with a CD? I appreciate any time or effort put into
> helping get the answers I am seeking. And Thank You.
>
> Tanya
> --
> Catch Ya On The Flip Side !!!

Unfortunately you'll need the disc to install Windows Backup. However, there
are plenty of free backup alternatives out there. I list of freeware backup
tools can be found here:

http://www.nonags.com/nonags/diskbk.html

Dan
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"Dan DiNicolo" <d@d.com> wrote in message
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> "dukiesma1001" <dukiesma1001@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:06143CC5-CAA7-4874-9E47-482A1A3A1174@microsoft.com...
>>I came across a FAQ about using WinXP's Backup Program to backup your
>>files
>> and folders, which I didn't know XP had. The answer stated that this
>> program
>> was located in the "accessories" catagory, but if it wasn't there that it
>> would have to be installed using their XP CD. I would really like to
>> obtain
>> this program for my Home Edition, but unfortunately, my computer came
>> with XP
>> already installed and I don't have access to a CD. Is it possible to
>> download this program at no cost elsewhere or am I S.O.L. because my CPU
>> purchase didn't come with a CD? I appreciate any time or effort put into
>> helping get the answers I am seeking. And Thank You.
>>
>> Tanya
>> --
>> Catch Ya On The Flip Side !!!
>
> Unfortunately you'll need the disc to install Windows Backup. However,
> there are plenty of free backup alternatives out there. I list of freeware
> backup tools can be found here:
>
> http://www.nonags.com/nonags/diskbk.html
>
> Dan
> --
> Dan DiNicolo
> MCSE, CCNP, CCDA
> http://www.2000trainers.com
>

Dang. I knew I had seen that MSI file posted somewhere before. Time to
bookmark it again