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How I Do It
You asked so here it is...
Windows XP
I use Acronis True Image to backup Windows XP. I use it constantly. Because I have lots of disk space I do not use incremental backups on my personal computer (I do on my other ones). Because I use TI so often I do not employ XP's System Restore on my personal computer (I do on my other ones).
My Data
1 - I separate my data from my OS. On my personal computer, Windows XP is on a drive by itself. On my other computers, I partition the drive to isolate XP on it's own partition. For partitioning I use Acronis Disk Director.
2 - I move My Documents folder, Thunderbird, and Outlook 2003 files to another drive/partition.
3 - For large backups (i.e my MP3's) I schedule it using Acronis True Image. For smaller backups I use SyncToy for Windows XP to backup data to another computer.
4 - I burn the data to DVD's.
5 - I use SyncToy for Windows XP to backup data to an external hard drive.
(well, OK, not at the moment. Seems I made the mistake of loaning it out to someone and I never saw it again. I need to get another one.)
6 - I have both DVD's and and old hard drive with all my important stuff stored in a safe at a location other than my house.
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How To Move Your My Documents Folder
Why move the My Documents folder? - So that new files aren't lost when you restore the operating system from an image.
Right click on the My Documents folder > choose Properties > Click on the Move... button > Expand My Computer and choose the drive you want to move it to > click the Make New Folder button and name it anything you like > click Apply > a screen will pop-up, click yes.
How To Move And Save Your Email Clients Personal Folders
Why move these folders? - So that any new email and/or settings aren't lost when you restore the operating system from an image.
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Windows XP Backup Strategies For Home Users
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