hi, I tried without success to backup my PC using Microsoft advice link and the results were as follows : (1) RUN - ntbackup.exe RESULT: not installed (2) RUN - CDDriver:\valueadd\msft\ntbackup\ntbackup.msi RESULT : not installed (3) RUN - DVD/CD-RWDrive(D:) RESULT: not installed Are there any other way of searching on my PC for the Windows backup facility? Many thanks for advice!

Did you use the Backup or Restore Wizard? Start Programs Accessories System Tools Backup? Life is more painless for those who are brainless.

hi again Jennifer, no I'don't seem to have Backup facility in the system tools list! All that is listed in my System tools is : Character Map Disc cleanup Disk Defragmentor Files & settings transfer wizard Scheduled tasks System information System Restore that's all there is in that list. Would there be another place I could check! Many thanks for advice!

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just noticed that i don't have Backup installed in System Tools either here's how to install Backup into System Tools..... http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/... and how to backup....... http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/... (haven't used it yet, so i don't know how well the program does its job) :) Rob, Central Coast NSW Australia