Backing Up Files

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I currently have a PC running Windows XP and I would like to download the
Windows Vista. But I am afraid that all my important files (such as music,
pictures, and games) will get lost in the "clean installation" process. I
have heard from people in this forum that the "upgrade" install is crappy. Do
I have to backup all my files on DVD+R's? or does the new install of Vista
backup all my files from WinXP automatically for restoration in Vista? I just
don't want to waste all my time and money manually backing up my files on
DVD's.
 
First things first: The time period for registering for the opportunity to
be a Beta Tester for Windows Vista is over. If you are already registered,
you may have a small window of time to download the software.

You should, as a matter of course, always back up your important files,
whether you are testing stuff or not. I do a full back-up nightly! Buy an
external, USB/Firewire hard drive that's about double your system hard drive
size and back up to it on a regular basis. It will someday save your
sanity.

No, Vista does not back-up your computer for you. It doesn't make
partitions for you. It is meant as a test only, not for reliable use, and
certainly not meant to be the only computer someone has access to.


I currently have a PC running Windows XP and I would like to download the
Windows Vista. But I am afraid that all my important files (such as music,
pictures, and games) will get lost in the "clean installation" process. I
have heard from people in this forum that the "upgrade" install is crappy.
Do
I have to backup all my files on DVD+R's? or does the new install of Vista
backup all my files from WinXP automatically for restoration in Vista? I
just
don't want to waste all my time and money manually backing up my files on
DVD's.
 
(It can make partitions. It can also delete them. See the Advanced
Options.)
 
During installation?


(It can make partitions. It can also delete them. See the Advanced
Options.)
 
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