Okay guys, I need some input on my cheap little backup batch file. This “backup” does a XCOPY /M, basically dumping the %SystemDrive% to another, much larger, HDD. It’s simple, but it fills my needs, and has run without incident every week for the last three years. (Read: There’s no need to bug hunt my script.) Time passes, and it’s time to tinker again. I’m looking to add two functions: (1) Is there any (cheap) way to save the system state, other than ntbackup? (2) What file compression program would you guys recommend? I’m looking for something cheap, small, and something that doesn’t require a formal install process. I think I’ll use 7-Zip, but I wanted to see if anyone else had any other ideas. Obviously, any option will need to have a command line or ActiveX interface. Thanks.

what script? ===================================== If at first you don't succeed, you're about average. M2

Well, I could post its current itteration, but it's working so I don't need help with it. I could post the new version, but, it doesn't exist yet. I'm just trying to find out where I'm going before I begin.