Recommended Driver Scanner

Member Panel

Remember me ?

Forgot password?   

Sponsors and Ads

Noticeboard
PC Forum PC Help Forum » Operating Systems » Windows XP/2000 » [Answered] backing up pc on a dvd

Windows XP/2000 - [Answered] backing up pc on a dvd posted in the Operating Systems forums; You can install the backup utility onto your Windows XP home edition if it is not already installed: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u..._03july14.mspx...

JOIN US NOW to remove these Ads

Post New Thread  Reply
Page 2 of 3 < 1 2 3 >
  #8  
Old 06-08-2005
Friend of PCHF
  
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Right here !
Posts: 2,149
Zimbo - See this Members User comments on their Profile page
Default Re: backing up pc on a dvd
You can install the backup utility onto your Windows XP home edition if it is not already installed:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u..._03july14.mspx
  #9  
Old 06-08-2005
Spaceman3750's Avatar
Elite Member
My PC
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Riverton, IL, USA
Posts: 1,476
PC Experience: Very Experienced
Spaceman3750 - See this Members User comments on their Profile page
Send a message via AIM to Spaceman3750 Send a message via MSN to Spaceman3750 Send a message via Yahoo to Spaceman3750
Default Re: backing up pc on a dvd
Originally Posted by Hengis
DVD +r should be fine.
Welcome to PCHF btw
I reccommend DVD +RW so that you can back up again on the same disk, overwriting the older files.


__________________
- Ryan
http://www.spaceman3750.info
http://www.conglomerate-game.net

Cisco Academy - CCNA student
  #10  
Old 06-08-2005
Silver Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 110
PC Experience: Experienced
faithbuilder3 - See this Members User comments on their Profile page
Send a message via Yahoo to faithbuilder3
Default Re: backing up pc on a dvd
Originally Posted by Zimbo
You can install the backup utility onto your Windows XP home edition if it is not already installed:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u..._03july14.mspx
well i figured it out downloaded the file off my xp disk went to back up chose location e drive when i click save it says cant back up the name isnt correct now what.


__________________
Faithbuilder
  #11  
Old 06-08-2005
Hengis's Avatar
PCHF Head Honcho
My PC
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Southern England
Posts: 11,458
PC Experience: Always learning
Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page
Send a message via Skype™ to Hengis
Default Re: backing up pc on a dvd
Please post the exact error message - thanks.


__________________

Pre-Work / System File Checker / Help promote PCHF! / What's inside your PC? / Did we help you? If we did, please consider A Donation
  #12  
Old 06-08-2005
Silver Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 110
PC Experience: Experienced
faithbuilder3 - See this Members User comments on their Profile page
Send a message via Yahoo to faithbuilder3
Default Re: backing up pc on a dvd
Originally Posted by Hengis
Please post the exact error message - thanks.
(exact words as follows)
the back up file name could not be used
E:\mybackup.bkf
please ensure it is a valid path,and you have sufficient access.


__________________
Faithbuilder
  #13  
Old 06-08-2005
Hengis's Avatar
PCHF Head Honcho
My PC
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Southern England
Posts: 11,458
PC Experience: Always learning
Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page Hengis - See this Members User comments on their Profile page
Send a message via Skype™ to Hengis
Default Re: backing up pc on a dvd
Thanks, look here:

http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp


__________________

Pre-Work / System File Checker / Help promote PCHF! / What's inside your PC? / Did we help you? If we did, please consider A Donation
  #14  
Old 06-08-2005
Silver Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 110
PC Experience: Experienced
faithbuilder3 - See this Members User comments on their Profile page
Send a message via Yahoo to faithbuilder3
Default Re: backing up pc on a dvd
Originally Posted by Hengis
so save it to a file of my choosing then burn it to my dvd+r


__________________
Faithbuilder

Reply
Satellite TV on your PC - over 3000 Channels! Click Here!
Page 2 of 3 < 1 2 3 >

Bookmarks

« [Answered] Help with formatting | [Answered] Save program files and drivers to do install XP »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On

Contact Us - PC Help Forum - Site Map - Privacy Statement - Top
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 09:19 PM.
Powered by vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
SEO by vBSEO 3.2.0 RC7
All Graphics & Content Copyright © 2004-2008 - PC Help Forum.com


Back to Top