Bob Tyrka wrote:

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


You're welcome. Glad to help.

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> "Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
> news:OJufwmuHHHA.1784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Bob Tyrka wrote:
>>
>>> Does Microsoft have a system backup application for Windows XP Home?
>>
>>
>> Yes, the same one as the one that comes with XP Professional.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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
>>
>>> I have a second hard drive and would like to back up my system in
>>> case of a main hard drive failure.
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>>> Any recommendations?
>>
>>
>> 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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