Windows XP - Backing Up Files?

[Linda]

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How do I back up files in Windows XP? I went to START,
then ALL PROGRAMS, then ASSESSORIES, then SYSTEM
INFORMATION and I do not see BACK-UP!

What do I have to do to back up files before before I
fully install Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Thank you for all your help

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?)

Installing the Backup Program on the Home Version
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windowsxp_tips.htm#backup_home

HOW TO: Use Backup to Back Up Files and Folders on Your Computer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308422&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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"Linda" wrote:

| How do I back up files in Windows XP? I went to START,
| then ALL PROGRAMS, then ASSESSORIES, then SYSTEM
| INFORMATION and I do not see BACK-UP!
|
| What do I have to do to back up files before before I
| fully install Windows XP Service Pack 2.
|
| Thank you for all your help

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?)

Thank you for the Link.

I went to the link and downloaded the patch, but....I get
an error message that says:

The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed.
This can occur if you are running Windows in Safe Mode or
if the Windows Installer is not correctly installed.
Contact your support personnel for assistance.

As far I know, I am running Windows in regular mode.
But....I do have the Windows XP Service Pack 2 asking me
to Restart the computer and I am holding off until I back
up my personal files.

Thank you for your continued help.
Linda

>-----Original Message-----
>Installing the Backup Program on the Home Version
>http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windowsxp_tips.htm#backup_h
ome
>
>HOW TO: Use Backup to Back Up Files and Folders on Your
Computer in Windows XP
>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;308422&Product=winxp
>
>--
>Carey Frisch
>Microsoft MVP
>Windows XP - Shell/User
>
>Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
>http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.
aspx
>
>---------------------------------------------------------
-------------------
>
>"Linda" wrote:
>
>| How do I back up files in Windows XP? I went to
START,
>| then ALL PROGRAMS, then ASSESSORIES, then SYSTEM
>| INFORMATION and I do not see BACK-UP!
>|
>| What do I have to do to back up files before before I
>| fully install Windows XP Service Pack 2.
>|
>| Thank you for all your help
>.
>

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?)

Note: You have to right-click on the Backup installation file and select "Install".

The "Windows Installer service could not be accessed" error message when you try
to add or remove a program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315346&Product=winxp

How to resolve Common "Windows Installer" Problems
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;555175&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| Thank you for the Link.
|
| I went to the link and downloaded the patch, but....I get
| an error message that says:
|
| The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed.
| This can occur if you are running Windows in Safe Mode or
| if the Windows Installer is not correctly installed.
| Contact your support personnel for assistance.
|
| As far I know, I am running Windows in regular mode.
| But....I do have the Windows XP Service Pack 2 asking me
| to Restart the computer and I am holding off until I back
| up my personal files.
|
| Thank you for your continued help.
| Linda

 

[Linda]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?)

Thanks for all your help....

I never could get the BACK-UP files to work. But, I did copy some files to a
CD, basically just my PERSONAL FILES, just in case they were wiped out with
the new Windows XP Service Pack 2.

I had also loaded SPY BOT prior to the Service Pack to get rid of alot of
stuff like POP-UP ADS that would not stop! I was having 6-8 POP-UPS just
trying to get check my E-mail.

Just out of curiousity, I ran my Norton Virus software prior to the Spy Bot
and the Spy Bot took care of all the problems that were slowing down my
computer.

Finally did load the Windows XP Service Pack 2 and prayed nothing would go
wrong and so far so good!

Again....Thanks for being here to help.

Linda



"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> Note: You have to right-click on the Backup installation file and select "Install".
>
> The "Windows Installer service could not be accessed" error message when you try
> to add or remove a program
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315346&Product=winxp
>
> How to resolve Common "Windows Installer" Problems
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;555175&Product=winxp
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> | Thank you for the Link.
> |
> | I went to the link and downloaded the patch, but....I get
> | an error message that says:
> |
> | The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed.
> | This can occur if you are running Windows in Safe Mode or
> | if the Windows Installer is not correctly installed.
> | Contact your support personnel for assistance.
> |
> | As far I know, I am running Windows in regular mode.
> | But....I do have the Windows XP Service Pack 2 asking me
> | to Restart the computer and I am holding off until I back
> | up my personal files.
> |
> | Thank you for your continued help.
> | Linda
>
>