Windows has a built-in backup feature. When you first purchase your machine you should immediately make a backup using the backup utility program and keep this in a safe place. If you have not done this, there is a feature called create and restore which will backup your computer to the last restore point. This is not a complete backup but it is helpful.
One can obtain backup software for Windows XP by going to the main Windows XP download site and choosing the option of backup software. One can also go to business stores such as Office Depot and Staples.
Windows Server Backup provides only basic backup and recovery solution. You need a software that uses Microsoft's volume shadow copy service (VSS) to backup open and locked files so that there is no need to close the programs you are working on. There is a good software that has this feature called Genie Timeline Server I've read some good reviews about it recently.
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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.
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 would probably be the best resource to find the backup software. I am sure there are other companies that offer it at a reduced rate, but I would question whether the quality would be the same.
In most newer computers, Windows features pre-loaded drive backup software. In Vista, this is located in the Backup and Restore Center. It allows users to create a copy of all files and folders currently loaded on the computer.
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.
Yes. The Windows Backup and Restore Utility gives you the option to make a duplicate copy of all the data on your hard drive if you wish.
Windows Backup will not allow a direct backup to a CD - instead you will have to save the backup file somewhere else and then you can copy it to a CD.
SyncBack provides online data backup software. The benefits of this software include: copy locked or open files, process an unlimited number of files, Fast Backup and Smart Syncronization.
I destroyed my windows back up software when I was cleaning my carpets. How do I go about getting a replacement? Do I need to call microsoft?