|
|||||||
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Rate Thread | Display Modes |
09-30-2003, 09:43 PM
|
#1 |
|
Certified Audio Nut
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Washington State
Posts: 7,202
 |
Backing up Files
I want to back up files and I have two questions.
1. Where in the world is the Windows Backup utility? I cannot find it on the XP Home disk or my computer. 2. How can I fit my 816mb "My Pictures" folder to a CD or spread it accross two discs. Is there any way to do this with Nero 6?
__________________
"I'm not lying. I'm writing fiction with my mouth." - Homer Simpson My Miscelaneous Gallery ASUS P7P55D PRO / Intel Core i7 860 / 8GB Mushkin DDR3 1600 RAM / OCZ Vertex 2 120GB SSD / Seagate 1TB 7200.12 / Asus Radeon 5870 1GB / LG Super-Multi 22x SATA DVD-RW / Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit / Cable Modem / HT Omega Striker 7.1 Sound Card / FSP 700W PSU / Logitech MX1000 Wireless Laser Mouse / Asus 24" 16:9 LCD w/Webcam / Axiom Audiobyte 2.1 Speakers |
|
|
|
09-30-2003, 10:57 PM
|
#2 |
|
Member (13 bit)
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Fullerton, CA
Posts: 7,030
|
|
|
|
|
|
09-30-2003, 11:00 PM
|
#3 |
|
Certified Audio Nut
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Washington State
Posts: 7,202
|
There is no backup under System tools.
|
|
|
|
|
10-01-2003, 09:40 AM
|
#4 |
|
Forum Administrator
Staff
Premium Member
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Joplin MO
Posts: 36,460
|
Start - Run - ntbackup
If it's not found, it's not installed. |
|
|
|
|
10-01-2003, 06:29 PM
|
#5 |
|
Certified Audio Nut
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Washington State
Posts: 7,202
|
It's not installed. How do I install it? I'm not even sure if the Windows backup is what I want. Does it allow me to backup my files on CD?
|
|
|
|
|
10-01-2003, 06:45 PM
|
#6 |
|
Member (10 bit)
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: NJ
Posts: 815
 |
it backs it up into a bac or bak file. then you can put that file wherever you want. IF youre backing up to a cd youre most likely not backing up your os, are you?
|
|
|
|
|
10-01-2003, 06:50 PM
|
#7 |
|
Certified Audio Nut
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Washington State
Posts: 7,202
|
No, I want to keep a steady bacup of Pictures and other important files. I am going to reinstall Windows soon. After I get my graphics card replaced, a new PSU, and replace some incompatible RAM.
|
|
|
|
|
10-01-2003, 06:52 PM
|
#8 |
|
Member (10 bit)
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: NJ
Posts: 815
|
why even bother backing up? why not just burn to a cd?
(edit) Also, you can either split the files into two folders. (my pictures 1 and my pictures 2) and then just copy paste them. or you can get winrar and divide them into two rar files. then whenever you want them you have to recombine the rars and you get that one folder. I would go with the first way. |
|
|
|
|
10-01-2003, 06:53 PM
|
#9 |
|
Certified Audio Nut
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Washington State
Posts: 7,202
|
I have too many files. I want to be able to backup just the one that have changed. I also want to use CD-RW so I don't use 50cd's a month.
|
|
|
|
|
10-01-2003, 06:55 PM
|
#10 |
|
Member (10 bit)
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: NJ
Posts: 815
|
But either way... youre burning a file to a disc, wether it be the files itself or the backup.
|
|
|
|
|
10-01-2003, 06:56 PM
|
#11 |
|
Certified Audio Nut
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Washington State
Posts: 7,202
|
It takes forever to sort through all the files and find the ones I want to backup.
|
|
|
|
|
10-01-2003, 06:57 PM
|
#12 |
|
Member (10 bit)
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: NJ
Posts: 815
|
I dont see how backing up will fix this. and you cant fit 816 megs on a disc. you can fit 730 if you finalize it
|
|
|
|
|
10-01-2003, 07:00 PM
|
#13 |
|
Certified Audio Nut
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Washington State
Posts: 7,202
|
I have a program that splits files into any size I want. I currently have 2.5gb of files on four CD's.
|
|
|
|
|
10-02-2003, 06:13 PM
|
#14 |
|
Forum Administrator
Staff
Premium Member
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Joplin MO
Posts: 36,460
|
|
|
|
|
|
10-03-2003, 05:24 AM
|
#15 |
|
Member (13 bit)
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Scotland
Posts: 4,700
|
Another option is to get another HD and use a HD rack. Just slap the HD in, backup, and then remove the HD.
Fast and easy. No splitting or compressing of files is necessary. However, for really important data, I still recommend doing backups to CD-R or CD-RW as well. Last edited by mike breck; 10-03-2003 at 05:27 AM. |
|
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
| Display Modes | Rate This Thread |
|
|
Linear Mode
