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Backing up onto external HDD through Windows?

post #1 of 20
10/22/05 at 1:35am
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Ok, so I guess I am retarded. I cant seem to figure out how to backup my HDD onto this WD Passport external I got today. I usually just do things ala copy/paste/click/drag/drop, out of lazyness. But I seem to remember there being a backup utility somewhere in Windows, though I cant find it now...
I want to use the backup utility, because the dragging/dropping/C+P isnt working, since theres some file being used that I cant transfer. I wanted to find the Windows one, but if anyone knows of a cool free-ware/firmware program or app. that does the job and is easier/better, please do tell!

Positive reps to everyone who helps me out here!
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post #2 of 20
10/22/05 at 1:52am
Ok dont feel like checking, but try right click on C: goto properties, then tools tab, then lowest button backup now.
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post #3 of 20
10/22/05 at 2:10am
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You want the rep or not? I looked at your post manually, and it looks like you got your black dot; does it matter to you?
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post #4 of 20
10/22/05 at 2:51am
start->run->Open: ntbackup.exe
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post #5 of 20
10/22/05 at 2:53am
If you have XP pro, you can use a process called Ntbackup. Here's a link with instructions: http://www.theeldergeek.com/backup_using_wizard.htm

edit: darn, DaddyOf2Girls beat me to it!
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post #6 of 20
10/22/05 at 2:54am
It may be located in your start menu under.

Start->All Prograrms->Accessories->System Tool->Backup
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post #7 of 20
10/22/05 at 2:56am
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Originally Posted by DewrGleision




You want the rep or not? I looked at your post manually, and it looks like you got your black dot; does it matter to you?
Did it work for you? Rep away if so. Makes no diff. I can give and receive rep with the black dot. If it didnt work you might have xp home. If so dont worry bout the reppage.
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post #8 of 20
10/22/05 at 2:59am
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Originally Posted by DaddyOf2Girls
It may be located in your start menu under.

Start->All Prograrms->Accessories->System Tool->Backup
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Originally Posted by the website I linked to

Opening Screen for Backup or Restore Wizard

Microsoft does love its Wizards and NTBackup is no exception. The first time NTBackup is launched from Start > All Programs > Accessories> System Tools > Backup, the program will open to the Backup or Restore Wizard by default. To escape the Wizard, remove the checkmark from Always Start in Wizard Mode and click Advanced Mode.
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post #9 of 20
10/22/05 at 3:02am
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Originally Posted by Djembe
To be fair. the Back-up in hte start menu and the backup RK suggested all run the same app which is ntbackup.exe.

Not sure why RK's did not work for you. His suggestion works for me, but I have XP Pro.
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post #10 of 20
10/22/05 at 4:44am
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Originally Posted by rkingston
Did it work for you? Rep away if so. Makes no diff. I can give and receive rep with the black dot. If it didnt work you might have xp home. If so dont worry bout the reppage.
XP Home, and its there in the screenshot; didnt work cause it doesnt exist as an option for me. I guess techincally it should, and I dont know whats wrong here. If you want rep, its yours for the attempt.

And my new developement:



Ok, so Im starting to think Im not crazy!
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post #11 of 20
10/22/05 at 5:23am
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Installing the Backup Program on the Home Version
Added 4/1/02

By default, the NTBACKUP program is not installed on the home version.

You can find it on the CD in the \VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP directory

Since not all vendors include the actual source code for XP,
you can download a copy
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windowsxp_tips.htm has this info and a link to DL it. It's pretty far down the page, best to use the 'Search this page' (ctrl f) for 'ntbackup'...
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post #12 of 20
10/22/05 at 6:57am
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Ive got Windows XP Home, guys... And its totally missing from my computer...
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post #13 of 20
10/22/05 at 7:32am
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Originally Posted by DewrGleision
Ive got Windows XP Home, guys... And its totally missing from my computer...
See the post above yours.
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By default, the NTBACKUP program is not installed on the home version.

You can find it on the CD in the \VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP directory
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post #14 of 20
10/22/05 at 1:44pm
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Originally Posted by DewrGleision
Ok, so Im starting to think Im not crazy!
You are wrong
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post #15 of 20
10/22/05 at 1:57pm
You could always get a copy of norton Ghost (now called "live state") and back up your data that way. It works great and it compresses the info so it dosnt eat up as much of your HD.

http://sea.symantec.com/content/prod...m?productid=25
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post #16 of 20
10/24/05 at 1:38pm
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Originally Posted by DewrGleision
Positive reps to everyone who helps me out here!
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Originally Posted by olyteddy
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windowsxp_tips.htm has this info and a link to DL it. It's pretty far down the page, best to use the 'Search this page' (ctrl f) for 'ntbackup'...
I'm waiting on that rep...
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post #17 of 20
10/27/05 at 11:42am
Ah'm still waitin.
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post #18 of 20
1/4/06 at 2:54am
Can this be used to clone a hard drive's complete contents from one HD to another...

Can this (ntbackup.exe) be used to save a backup file (.bkf) to an external Storage Drive, then move the .bkf over to a new drive and run the boot disk on the new drive?
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post #19 of 20
1/6/06 at 1:22pm
i've had problems with making automatic backups with the windows built in backup software. whenever i would assign a date and time it would seem fine, but it would never back it up.

i guess i'll try ghost (livestate)....
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post #20 of 20
1/6/06 at 2:06pm
Not sure where this thread is going right now, as I think has been established XP Home does not have a backup utility installed by default.

If you scroll through this page, you can find a freeware version of this backup tool:

http://www.2brightsparks.com/downloads.html

Not used it myself but it's meant to be good.

John
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