Thanks for your suggestions. I'll explore them and report back. RHT

"Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
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> Bob Tyrka wrote:
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>> Does Microsoft have a system backup application for Windows XP Home?
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> Yes, the same one as the one that comes with XP Professional.
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> Backup is installed automatically on XP Professional, but not on XP Home.
> If you have the complete XP Home CD, find backup on the CD, in
> \ValueAdd\MSFT\NTBACKUP and install it yourself by doubleclicking the file
> ntbackup.msi.
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> If you don't have an XP CD, you can download ntbackup.msi at
> http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi Also see
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=302894
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>> I have a second hard drive and would like to back up my system in
>> case of a main hard drive failure.
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> Be aware that hard drive failure is only one of the many dangers to your
> data. A good backup scheme should be designed not only to protect you
> against hard drive failure, but also things like user error, severe power
> glitches, nearby lightning strikes, virus attacks, even theft of the
> computer.
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>> Any recommendations?
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> As backup applications go, the one which comes with Windows XP is probably
> the poorest choice available. Almost any third-party choice is preferable.
> I personally like Acronis True Image.
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> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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