"Shotgun" <Shotgun@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
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>> "Shotgun" <Shotgun@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>> > Recently got a new computer with Vista. I think I've transferred all
>> > the
>> > files I want from the old computer to the new one, but just to be safe,
>> > I'd
>> > like to save a copy of the data on the old computer in case I missed
>> > something important. If I back up using XP backup, will I be able to
>> > restore
>> > using anything that comes with Vista?
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>> I don't know but if it was my own important data then I would
>> not rely on the advice given by a stranger. I would test it for
>> myself - it won't take more than a few minutes!
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>> TO PEGASUS: Oh, ye of little faith in strangers! I always figured a
>> stranger is just a friend I haven't met yet.....I do hedge that a bit in
>> real life by having a Concealed Handgun License <grin>. Thanks for the
>> reply. That was sage advice and is logical so I'll try it. I really
>> think I have transferred it all, but just can't bring myself to "pull the
>> trigger" by formating the harddrive on the old one in preparation to
>> selling it. While I have the ear of a soothsayer (you), am I correct
>> that once formatted, the old drive will unreadable as far as my
>> information is concerned and it will be safe to sell? In your role as
>> MVP have you considered changing your name from Pegasus to Prometheus, as
>> you are a big help. <g>. Thanks.
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Prometheus - wasn't he the guy who got his liver hacked out day
after day by vultures, as punishment for stealing the fire from the
gods?

About making your disk safe for disposal - this is another subject
altogether that warrants another post.