Backup XP over network

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When I backup my XP computer over network, I'm missing backup of 'documents & Setting' and 'Winnt' folders.

Is there a way to backup these folders to my network tape drive?

TKx!
 
"SK" said:
When I backup my XP computer over network, I'm missing backup of 'documents & Setting' and 'Winnt' folders.

Is there a way to backup these folders to my network tape drive?

TKx!
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I'm sorry, but that's how Windows XP works when it's installed on an
NTFS disk partition using "Simple File Sharing". It doesn't allow
sharing the Documents and Settings, Program Files, or Windows folders.
I don't know why Microsoft designed it that way.

If you have Windows XP Professional, you can disable Simple File
Sharing, which removes those sharing restrictions:

1. Open My Computer and click Tools | Folder Options | View.
2. Scroll to the end of the advanced settings.
3. Un-check "Use simple file sharing (recommended).

If you have Windows XP Home Edition, there's no easy solution. You
can store your documents in a different folder, such as the Shared
Documents folder that the Network Setup Wizard creates. You can
install programs into a different folder, such as C:\Programs, instead
of C:\Program Files.

A drastic solution would be to un-install XP Home Edition, re-format
the disk as FAT32, and re-install XP Home Edition. FAT32 doesn't have
the sharing restrictions that NTFS does.
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Aghhhh . . .I was afraid that was going to be the response. Damn MS. Thanks.

So let me ask, XP Pro can disable 'Simple File Sharing', does that mean I
could still network the drive?

I was considering upgrading one of my computers to XP but now . . . . .????
 
"SK" said:
Aghhhh . . .I was afraid that was going to be the response. Damn MS. Thanks.

So let me ask, XP Pro can disable 'Simple File Sharing', does that mean I
could still network the drive?

I was considering upgrading one of my computers to XP but now . . . . .????
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In XP Pro, you can disable 'Simple File Sharing' and access all of the
drive over the network.

I've heard of two possible solutions for XP Home Edition. Before I
give them, I want to emphasize that:

1. They're un-supported, un-documented, and un-tested.

2. There's no guarantee that they'll work.

3. They might cause data loss or corruption.

4. Microsoft and your computer manufacturer probably won't offer
technical support if they cause problems.

5. If they cause problems, don't blame me. I warned you.

If you want to try them, at your own risk:

1. Back up all of your important data first so that you can restore it
in case of problems.

2. Run System Restore to create a restore point that you can go back
to in case of problems.

OK. With those danger signs flashing and alarm bells ringing, here
they are:

1. Start Windows XP in "Safe Mode with Networking" (which temporarily
disables "Simple File Sharing"), share the desired folder(s), set the
necessary permissions, and reboot normally.

2. Follow the procedure shown here:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_home_sectab.htm
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Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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Thanks Steve,

I hear the warnings and in that context I will consider. Meanwhile, I've got
another problem I need to address first. I was working this other problem,
hoping to restore the Window directory from backup tape that I discovered
the contents of the Windows directory was not backed up. :(

This one computer will not autoconfigure it's IP to 192..... The DCHP
server does not seem to be working. Don't know how I'm going to fix this
one.
 
"SK" said:
Thanks Steve,

I hear the warnings and in that context I will consider. Meanwhile, I've got
another problem I need to address first. I was working this other problem,
hoping to restore the Window directory from backup tape that I discovered
the contents of the Windows directory was not backed up. :(

This one computer will not autoconfigure it's IP to 192..... The DCHP
server does not seem to be working. Don't know how I'm going to fix this
one.
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Where is the DHCP server? Can any other computer get an IP address
from it?

Assuming that the DHCP server is working and that the computer's
network connection is configured to obtain an IP address
automatically, try these tips:

Windows XP Network Troubleshooting - Problems with Network Cards
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/networkcard.htm
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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