"Karl" <Karl@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> i just wanted to check. Using Windows XP Backup - can I boot from the
> floppy
> disk and restore my PC to working order using a System State backup?
>
> Thanks
>
> Karl

Sort of. But you don't boot from the floppy, you boot from the XP CD and
press F2.

You'll be asked for the diskette, and XP Setup will then start by formatting
the partition.

You must have the system backup on some recognised media, which sure won't
be the floppy.

http://www.windowsnetworking.com/art...s/wxppasr.html

HTH
-pk