I am unsure of the names but I can remember what each one does.
The first one should merely reinstall windows but leave all your files where they currently are.
The second one should move the current structure of your hard drive to a folder normally entitled something along the lines of "my old disk structure". It will then reinstall windows on your hard drive.
The third option should completely wipe your hard drive and reinstall windows on it. If you have any files that aren't backed up then you will lose them. Dont use this option if you have any files on the computer when you use this option you will lose them!
There are many options for free backup software available online. Some of the most common include: ComodoBackup, DFincBackup, SEBackup, and Bonkey. Those are all for Windows. If you need Mac backup, you might want to try: JaBack, Mathusalem or Bacula.
There are several free programs that are available for backup that work with Windows software. Some of the most popular are MozyHome Free, Cobian Backup, SyncBack, Acronis True Image, and Carbonite.
system image recovery
Windows Server Backup utility
You have to backup all your files (do not use windows backup utility use one those advanced versions) and then install windows. After that you have to the files back (where you would like to have them) There are some options which allow you keep your files and do not use the backup option it's called system repair. But it's not recommended because the OS can get unstable.
Acronis Backup and Restore is a reliable Windows server backup solution, though it is costly. Other solutions include programs such as Symantec Backup Exec, Carbonite, and Windows NT Backup.
There exist a lot of great options for driver backup software on the market. Microsoft builds one into Windows, but Paragon Software have a well regarded solution.
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.
No they are not compatable with windows XP pro Backup Utility.
Backup and Restore Center
The files which store the copy of your original data are called backup files. In windows backup files are created by NTbackup utility and windows backup and restore utilities. These backup files have .bkf file extension.
Windows backup. Windows will better protect your files because it knows where all the needed files are for backup. However, Norton is also great for this type of thing.