Computer Backup. How do I ?

kelly

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How do I save and keep safe all my stuff I've put on my computer ? it's my first computer. a Compaq Presario SR1500NX with the 2nd service pack. when I first started using it someone from support walked me through the steps of saving everything onto 10 CD-R discs. so I have those, now I'm wanting to save all my digital photo's, scanned images, videos and all the usual stuff we collect on these things. I tried following an article by Ed Bott. "Windows XP Backup Made Easy" but when it asks to insert my Windows XP CD I not only can't find such a disc I don't remember if it ever had one. all I could find was "Works8 & Microsoft Money" I'm guessing that's not the disc we need.


On another note, the process Ed Bott describes seems fairly easy and inexpensive, that is if I had the disc they ask for, so I was wondering, why are there more expensive products out there for doing this ? I saw something on the news I wish I could remember the name of the product ! it was basically two boxes, one box saved everyting on your computer and the other box backed up the first box, it cost in the $ 200.00 range. I've searched and can't seem to find it now.
 
Look for a program called Second Copy. It allows you to save individual folders and/or files to a location of your choice at a time of your choosing. Do as the above post suggested and get an external hard drive. Set Second Copy to backup your important stuff to this drive at whatever time interval you think appropriate. There are other software programs other than Second Copy. I only mention it because I am familiar with it. Google for others.
 
Thanks thermophilis and terii I appreciate your help. I've just come across something recently and I think it might just be about my speed. lol.

It's called Clickfree. I'm just about to search for some real world user reviews. I would appreciate anyones input on this Clickfree product. thank you in advance.

http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/testdrive/article.php/3764766

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/silverman/5841141.html

http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090107/clickfree-backs-up-your-files-easily-so-youre-not-toast/
 
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