Pegasus (MVP) wrote:
> "Shotgun" <Shotgun@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EACB4BC1-40B9-4AC4-9FA9-8DF72015F9D8@microsoft.com...
>>
>>
>> "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> "Shotgun" <Shotgun@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:1D9785E3-87D3-4960-9CB6-F2BD30F7FD9F@microsoft.com...
>>>> 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?
>>>
>>> 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!
>>>
>>> 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.
>
> 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?

Yup. "Hacked out"? No, eaten out (would be more accurate).