 If you're using Windows XP Professional, an easy backup solution is just a few clicks away. The built-in Backup utility allows you to make copies of files, settings, or everything on your computer. You can even use the utility to back up certain files on a schedule that you specify.
Using the Backup utilityTo use the Backup utility: | 1. | Click Start and point to All Programs. | | 2. | Point to Accessories, and then point to System Tools. | | 3. | Click Backup. |
If you've never used the Backup utility, the first screen you should see will be the wizard welcome window. Click Next and follow the instructions on the wizard. Manually add the Backup utility to Windows XP Home EditionIf you use Windows XP Home Edition, you'll have to manually add the Backup utility. To add the utility to Windows XP Home Edition: | 1. | Insert your Windows XP CD into the drive and, if necessary, in My Computer, double-click the CD icon. | | 2. | On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform Additional Tasks. | | 3. | Click Browse this CD. | | 4. | In Windows Explorer, double-click the ValueAdd folder, then Msft, and then Ntbackup. | | 5. | Double-click Ntbackup.msi to install the Backup utility. |
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