yes
Backup utility for Home Edition is not included by default. It must be installed manually. Go to \VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP and double-click the Ntbackup.msi.
No they are not compatable with windows XP pro Backup Utility.
Windows XP provide " Windows Backup and Restore" a In build utility for creating backup. I will create backup of your vital files, documents, folders, songs, videos, and other data. this utility create .bkf backup files.
By default, Windows XP Home Edition does not automatically install the Backup utility. To install manually, go to the \VALUEADD\MSFT\NETBACKUP folder on your Windows XP setup CD and double-click NTbackup.msi. The installation wizard will complete the installation.
By default, Windows XP Home Edition does not automatically install the Backup utility. To install manually, go to the \VALUEADD\MSFT\NETBACKUP folder on your Windows XP setup CD and double-click NTbackup.msi. The installation wizard will complete the installation.
In the windows backup and restore utility in the control panel you can choose what gets included in the backup
Windows Server Backup utility
The Windows 7 utility that allows you to create a backup schedule for any folder is called "Backup and Restore." This tool enables users to back up their files and create scheduled backups, allowing for regular updates to the backup set. Users can select specific folders to include in the backup, providing flexibility in managing their data protection.
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1. Insert Windows installation CD. 2. Double-click the Ntbackup.msi file in the following location to start a wizard that installs Backup: CD drive:\VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP
ntbackup.exe
When you are backing up date don't forget to include the folder with the configuration. And backup utility will save everything in that folder. But manually it's better to do that. Just locate all configuration files and copy it in safe place.