What Files to Backup

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I need to do a reinstall of XPhome. Since I'm unfamilar with all the locations for important files, would appreciate what files I need to back up other than Documents and settings. I use outlook 2000 and Office 2000.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

HOW TO: Install Backup from the CD-ROM in Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=302894

HOW TO: Use Backup to Back Up Files and Folders on Your Computer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308422&Product=winxp

Windows Backup Does Not Back Up to CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-R Devices
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315255&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Copy Information to a CD in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;306524

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I need to do a reinstall of XPhome. Since I'm unfamilar with all the locations for important files, would
appreciate what files I need to back up other than Documents and settings. I use outlook 2000 and Office
2000.

 

[RandyH]

personally, i would export your emails and address to PST and CSV files,
copy them in your my documents folder. Copy your Internet favorites to my
docs...and basically copy everything else you want saved to my docs and
somewhere else and back that up.....once your new OS is back up, just import
everything back in.

I need to do a reinstall of XPhome. Since I'm unfamilar with all the

locations for important files, would appreciate what files I need to back up
other than Documents and settings. I use outlook 2000 and Office 2000.