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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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"Jack Russell" wrote:

| I am a new XP user and I can't find the data file backup utility in XP - -
| please save me from a breakdown!!
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Hi Jack,

XP Home? The backup utility is not installed by default.

HOW TO: Install Backup from the CD-ROM in Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=302894

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>I am a new XP user and I can't find the data file backup utility in XP - -
> please save me from a breakdown!!
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Rather than mess with NTBackup which is a little restrictive for the home
user, use a CDRW drive and software if fitted/installed.. you are not
obliged to make backups (saves to media other than the primary drive) with a
program that is either called backup or has backup as part of its name..

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"jackrussell" <jackrussell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I am a new XP user and I can't find the data file backup utility in XP - -
> please save me from a breakdown!!
> --
>

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jackrussell wrote:
> I am a new XP user and I can't find the data file backup utility in XP - -
> please save me from a breakdown!!

Home edition? try this:

Backup in Windows Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/tips/kell...



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