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 Jun 24 2005, 09:18 PM
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In the past i have always taken a backup of my valuable data and content on my pc by invariably writing on to a cd be it R or RE. However, the problem that always arose subsequently was that I always find it very time consuming when ever i have to format my hard disk or reload the operating system (i use windows xp) for various reasons (say too much spyware or virus intrusion, deletion by mistake say of system files etc etc). But I was in the past never able to take say back up of windows xp or for that matter any other program which was installed on my computer. Now before i proceed further to come to my problem / question on which ur valuable advice / suggestion is sought...I want to confirm that I understand the installation concept of programs properly... First of all I am basically from field of finance and therefore have very very limited technical knowledge about internet computers and how it functions. I love internet and computers but as a total end user who is oblivious of what happens internally. Now to me installation of any program (say for example spybot search and destroy etc) means i download the SETUP box of that program from internet or a Cd and then double click (or run) that program to actually get it installed on my computer to get it work. In some cases however the setup box is not available and we have to run from cd directly ( eg windows xp). BUT i was wondering how do we take back up of say those programs which we have installed by double clicking but for which later on the corresponding setup box or cd is not available ??????????????????????????? I understand that if we have the original CD or say the setup box we can reinstall program innumerable times but what say if ur cd is misplaced after installation of program or say setup box gets deleted after installation of the program. In that case how can i take a backup of such installed programs on my pc for which i have no setupbox or cd ?????????????????? I am asking this bcz of following reasons... 1. I have lost my windows xp original CD and fear what would happen if i ever have to format my hard disk or reinstall windows xp... 2. I have over last 3 years used many accounting software and financial softwares and although they are installed on my pc...their cd is misplaced or the setup box is not there... 3. Over the years i have worked in many organisations and had the privilege of having costly financial software programs being installed on my pc for work and would not want to lose them in future (and i have no CDs or setup boxes for them)... 4. If i wish to transfer all my data and installed programs to a new hard disk from my old hard disk which i am currently using and which sounds a lot...(and i fear it may crash some day)... I know i have written a very very long story but I definitely appreciate ur time, effort and patience and would be really grateful if someone can throw some light as to how such issues are resolved and what is the easiest / best way to get this around... I know there are many knowledgeable and helping individuals on this forum and am sure someone will be kind enough to share his wisdom or experience.... Thanks again in advance... Most sincerely, sunando sunandoghosh at rediffmail dot com p.s. a. i use windows xp b. i use nero for back up of my cd |
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Jul 15 2005, 11:11 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 24-May 05 Member No.: 21,250 |
any good soul....any tech guru...any dear friend...plz come forward and help me...
warmest regards, 
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Jul 15 2005, 11:47 AM
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 SPAM Magnet Group: Global Moderator Posts: 13,894 Joined: 6-May 04 From: SW Louisiana Member No.: 363 |
Buy an external harddrive, and use a product like Norton Ghost, to clone your existing harddrive, to the new one.
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Jul 15 2005, 01:41 PM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 5,898 Joined: 10-March 05 From: Florida, USA Member No.: 14,085 |
Yes, Norton Ghost will give you an exact image of what is on your hard drive, but truthfully, you need to be more careful with the cds that contain the software for you aps and op system.
I believe you can purchase a replacement cd from Microsoft providing you can satisy their legitimacy requirements, and you should do so now before you have a problem. (you might need the cd for numerous other reasons other than just reloading the op system). Do you have the key number (license) for your Win XP? If you do not, Magicaljellybean can get it for you by scanning your software. http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml Also download and run Everest Home Edition - freeware which will give you all you need to know about all the hardware and software in your computer. Download here: http://www.lavalys.com/products/download.p...ang=en&pageid=3 or here: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/everest.html |
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