BACK UP PROBLEMS

[sri.jnana]

Hello !!!

I am having WINDOWS XP  PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PACK 3.

If I BACK UP my local disk(c:) and then format it.
Then can I get all the programs in the ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS back when I restore them??

If you have any solution please mail me to email address removed by Allan

hoping a very speed reply.............

[Allan]

No. Programs will need to be reinstalled.

[Darthgumby]

One thing you can do is back up your program install packages, and then when you reformat, you can put those back on easily. 

Normally when you download a program/file from the web, it will go to your downloads folder on your computer.  If you check there you should see a good number of program install packages.  You'll have to re-run the installs, but it will save having to track everything down again.

[TheShadow]

The whole Idea, of backing up your C: partition, as stated in the original post, is to never have to reinstall your programs and data in case of a Hard drive crash.

A good backup program, like Ghost or Acronis True Image, will basically make a 'SnapShot' of your C: partition, so if something happens to it, you can just do a 'Restore' of your backup Image File and be right back in business.
For that reason, it's a good idea to do backups OFTEN, like once a week, if you have a tendency to add programs or data files often.

Backup Image files should not be on the main Hard Drive, just in case it Crashes.  A second internal drive will be the fastest, when making backups.  An external drive, offers better protection, but is MUCH slower.  DVD's offer the highest level of protection, but are by far the slowest.  But they can easily be taken "Off Premises" for the ultimate in backup protection.

Cheers mates!
 

[sri.jnana]

if i use this Ghost or Acronis True Image  processes can i get all the add/remove programs backed up??

thanks in advance .....

[Allan]

Yes.

[Computercare]

backup is a good habit. it enables you out of much trouble.