C/Net video on backing up your PC

***Corey*** · 11-01-2006, 10:52 AM

I have a weekly routine, my Seagate external backs up my whole PC for me every Sunday at 4 PM.

Got this link in my daily C/Net newsletter on backing up.

http://reviews.cnet.com/4660-10165_7...ml?tag=nl.e404

It is important keep a current backup, especialy if one needs to format their PC due to a problem.

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CJM · 11-01-2006, 11:09 AM

I just split my hard drives up, I have a 160, 250 and 300gb and split all of them up into 60, 80 or 100gb partition.

Then install all your goodies into a program files folder on one of these bad boys and make sure you save all your files to anyone except the partition with windows.

1. I can reinstall windows and not lose any data.
2. Upon reformat/reinstall all I have to do is install my programs I want.
3. It is possible (I am still working on it) to make whats called a slipstream windows disc.

This disc installs not only windows but all your programs into specified areas with your settings. It is a complicated thing to make thats why I havent finished it, it works the same like a disc that would come with say a store bought pc.

On top of saving all my data to another partition I scan it weekly for virus/spyware. I also make a monthly backup where I manually copy all files onto another partition for backup again.

I have never lost any data since I been doing it this way, Coreys way works as well but uses an external drive.

11-01-2006, 11:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,561	I just split my hard drives up, I have a 160, 250 and 300gb and split all of them up into 60, 80 or 100gb partition. Then install all your goodies into a program files folder on one of these bad boys and make sure you save all your files to anyone except the partition with windows. 1. I can reinstall windows and not lose any data. 2. Upon reformat/reinstall all I have to do is install my programs I want. 3. It is possible (I am still working on it) to make whats called a slipstream windows disc. This disc installs not only windows but all your programs into specified areas with your settings. It is a complicated thing to make thats why I havent finished it, it works the same like a disc that would come with say a store bought pc. On top of saving all my data to another partition I scan it weekly for virus/spyware. I also make a monthly backup where I manually copy all files onto another partition for backup again. I have never lost any data since I been doing it this way, Coreys way works as well but uses an external drive. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

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