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More info?)
Sunny:
Well, I'm going to give it a very tentative and careful tryout, and see how
much trouble I get into.
Your help is much appreciated.
Nels
"Sunny" <sunny@nospam.net> wrote in message
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> Nels Hansen wrote:
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>> Sunny:
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>> Thank you for the info - it is appreciated. (I am not smart enough to
>> have contemplated that WinXP would have a backup program that works with
>> a tape drive - I should have known, huh?)
>
> Actually, the original Windows backup program _only_ worked with tape
> drives, but has been enhanced to support other devices over the years.
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>> Because I am such a novice at this stuff, do you also have a suggestion
>> for instructions in restoring from the tape drive (if such becomes
>> necessary)?
>
> I suggest you experiment with the Windows backup/restore wizard to learn
> it's ways, clicking the help button as necessary. It really is quite
> intuitive.
>
> The wizard will restore files to their original locations by default, but
> you can click the Advanced button to select an alternate location, such as
> a temporary folder. Using an alternate restore location allows you to
> verify that your tape backups are able to be restored without risking
> damage to your original files. I highly recommend you try this, so you
> know your backups will work in the event you need them.
>
>> Again, thank you very much for your help.
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> You are most welcome.
>
> Sunny
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>> "Sunny" <sunny@nospam.net> wrote in message
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>>> Nels Hansen wrote:
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>>>> Seagate tape drive STT20000A.
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>>>> I would like to use this drive to backup my hard drive, but I do not
>>>> have any instructions.
>>>>
>>>> Would appreciate URL to downloadable/printable directions, or other
>>>> source where such might be available.
>>>>
>>>> Do you need further info?
>>>>
>>>> Thank you very much.
>>>>
>>>> Nels
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>>>
>>> Windows XP includes a backup utility which supports your tape drive, or
>>> you could purchase third party backup software. Here's a good place to
>>> start:
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>>>
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/bott_03july14.mspx
>>>
>>> Sunny
>>
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