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shadow - 31 Oct 2005 02:42 GMT

I want to back up my files. When I use the back up wizard, it prompts me to
store the files in the MMC/SD (F:) drive. I know its a removable storage
drive, but what device do i need to buy to insert into this drive? Is this
the best way to back up files periodically? Thanks

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Jim - 31 Oct 2005 03:14 GMT

>I want to back up my files. When I use the back up wizard, it prompts me
>to
> store the files in the MMC/SD (F:) drive. I know its a removable storage
> drive, but what device do i need to buy to insert into this drive? Is
> this
> the best way to back up files periodically? Thanks

Isn't that a card reader? I wonder how useful such a device would be for
backup purposes.
You will find it more cost effective to install a DVD recorder.
Jim

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Andrew E. - 31 Oct 2005 03:15 GMT

For backing up youre files,and/or settings,the best "back up" for xp is to
use the file transfer wizard.Set computer as old,select the
files,folders,settings,
etc to back up,store the data in a new folder that you create,once the data
is collected,move the folder to a cd.

> I want to back up my files. When I use the back up wizard, it prompts me to
> store the files in the MMC/SD (F:) drive. I know its a removable storage
> drive, but what device do i need to buy to insert into this drive? Is this
> the best way to back up files periodically? Thanks

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Blair - 31 Oct 2005 06:38 GMT

XP back up does not permit backing up to a CD.
The proper way to backup your system and data files is to use a specialised
software programme such as Acronis True Image which is easy to understand
and easy to use
www.acronis.com
Blair

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Malke - 31 Oct 2005 13:58 GMT

>> I want to back up my files. When I use the back up wizard, it
>> prompts me
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> www.acronis.com
> Blair

"Best" and "proper" are really subjective when it comes to backups. For
instance, I think a good way to prepare for disaster is by imaging your
system with Ghost or TrueImage and then also routinely backing up just
the data. I prefer to back up data in a non-proprietary format so that
you don't need the specific backup program installed on another
computer if you ever want to restore the data elsewhere. SecondCopy is
good for that.

Malke

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