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The Backup utility in Windows XP and in Windows Vista helps you protect your data if your hard disk stops working or your files are accidentally erased. With Backup, you can create a copy of all the data on your hard disk, and then archive it on another storage device, such as a hard disk or a tape.
How do I backup my computer Windows XP?
Click Start -> Run -> type in, without the quotes, “ntbackup.exe”. Click on Backup Wizard and then “Next”. Select the radio button “Backup everything on this computer” and click “Next”. Choose a location where you will save your backup.
How do I backup Windows XP to a flash drive?
- Click Start. …
- Click the “Backup and Restore” option to open the Backup and Restore Center. …
- Click the “Set up backup” button. …
- Select where you want to back up your data. …
- Select an external hard drive or the CD/DVD drive as a backup location.
- Click the “Next” button. …
- Select the files you want to back up.
