MariaL wrote:
> I bought a 160 GB external drive for backing up my files. I want to
> make a full backup of my entire PC. I have Nero installed and I also
> have the Windows Backup program that comes with XP. I didn't try the
> windows utility because it read it will make a bootable floppy, I
> don't have a floppy drive on my new laptop. I used the Nero Backit
> up program. My harddrive has 38gb used space, the backup came out to
> 30gb..any idea why?
>
> Also, anyone have any personal experience between these two backup
> programs or any advice on any others available that are better.
>
> Thanks for any and all help.
>

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