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bobburk -> backing up files (7/16/2007 9:13:54)

I back up my files regularly to an external hard drive that I took out of my old computer. I would like to be able to back up only those files that have changed since the last back-up but I don't know how to tell the computer to do that. Currently I just copy the entire "My Documents" file over. I use XP. Is there a better way to do it?



ou812 -> RE: backing up files (7/16/2007 10:12:47)

I've not used it, but it looks like XP has the ability.

http://www.theeldergeek.com/protecting_the_system.htm
http://www.theeldergeek.com/backup_using_wizard.htm



treetopsranch -> RE: backing up files (7/16/2007 10:34:59)

I use the free version of syncback. http://www.2brightsparks.com/index.html

It will make incremental backups like you want.



rdouglass -> RE: backing up files (7/16/2007 11:50:27)

Many people often overlook MS's built-in BackUp especially when considering external media. Iuse it and it's quite good actually.

Also, something most people don't realize is that the data file format is compatible with Veritas?Symantec BackupExec which is one of the best.

And it's free.

And you can use it to restore to a new drive after a replacement quite quickly actually.



bobburk -> RE: backing up files (7/17/2007 8:16:26)

rdouglas...I have XP Home edition and there doesn't seem to be any backup utility included with it.



ou812 -> RE: backing up files (7/17/2007 10:19:33)

On the first link I supplied it explains how to install for XP Home, but here is a cut/paste of it:

To Manually Install the Backup Utility in Windows XP Home Edition

* Insert the CD Rom and navigate to CD-ROM Drive:\VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP
* Double-click the Ntbackup.msi file to start the wizard that installs Backup
* When the wizard is complete, click Finish.

I'll be interested in hearing how it installs okay, and then if you like it.



Larry M. -> RE: backing up files (7/17/2007 10:41:28)

You should know that Windows uses the proprietary file extension .bkf for backups which means if your internal C:\ hard drive crashes backups go down the tube with it. Even if you use an external hard drive you have to have an "up" XP operating system to Restore files from it.

Having restored my operating system, including files, under fire, so-to-speak I recommend Acronis True Image which will boot to an unformatted hard drive and restore everything from an external hard drive in less than an hour. Files can be selectively restored as well.

See this OF thread for particulars:

http://www.frontpagewebmaster.com/m-366785/tm.htm

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Also, something most people don't realize is that the data file format is compatible with Veritas?Symantec BackupExec which is one of the best


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