System Backup

[YabbyU]

Whats the best way to backup all of my system settings, drivers, etc??? And how does it work, does it save everything to a folder somewhere or to a disk. I don't have a cd burner, but I'm getting one soon.

It appears I can dl a backup utility from Microsoft for XP. Just wondering if thats the best way to go.

Thanks

 

[jacob0401]

I guess you oculd use System Restore that is built into Windows XP...

IMO, best way to backup everything you have is Norton Ghost.

 

[RVN]

I like Acronis True Image.

 

[SemperFi]

The files and transfer wizard found in the system tools folder does a nice job. I don't think it will backup drivers though. It saves the document folder and outlook email along with any personal settings. For example I run my lcd at the native 1280x1024 resolution. The font is too small for me at that res so I made all of the fonts larger in the display settings. It will carry that over. Also it copies the font folder. Maybe more that is all that I noticed.

One thing to keep in mind you need to do this for all users. I didn't do this on my wifes user and she lost a bunch of photos. my name was mudd for a while over that one.