How Do You Use The Backup Utility On Windows XP Home Edition?
Viruses, damaged media, hackers, corruption and user error constantly threaten the integrity and availability of your data. Microsoft Windows XP Home and Professional editions include a backup utility, which you can use to back up and restore your user data or your entire system. Keep copies of your backups at an off-site location, which is climate controlled and secure. Test backups by doing periodic data restorations because tapes and other backup media fail on occasion. Log on to the Windows XP Home computer as an administrator. Click the “Start” button. Select “Run” from the menu. Type “ntbackup.exe” in the white area beside “Open” in the “Run” window. Click the “Next” button in the “Backup or Restore Wizard” window. Select “Back up files and settings.” Click the “Next” button. Choose what you want to back up in the “What to Back Up” window. If you decide to back up “My documents and settings,” “Everyone’s documents and settings” or “All information on this computer,” click the “Ne
