halp plz

May 28, 2007 19:29

A question for those of y'all who are more computer-y than me ( Read more... )

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stickykeys633 May 29 2007, 01:26:44 UTC
Errrrmmm… I thought you backed everything back up to discs? Isn't there a button that talks you through it? Hee! I have no clue, but if you don't get your answer I can repost it in my blog.

Actually, ask redcoast she's the resident comp goddess.

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redcoast May 29 2007, 01:36:37 UTC
Hi.

You have Windows, right?

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leila82 May 29 2007, 02:28:09 UTC
Yes! Yes I do!

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redcoast May 29 2007, 20:58:01 UTC
This might work.

There's a difference in Windows between backing up your files (usually everything found in "My Files" - my documents, etc.), and backing up the entire system, which would include the programs and settings and shit. Imagining the computer would include all the programs. Whichever version you chose, remember that you should keep the CD key codes to any programs you might need to install, or else learn how to get around it.

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billzy May 29 2007, 10:52:24 UTC
Yeah, easiest way is to buy a second hard drive for your PC. You can then get imaging software to create an image of your hard drive to your backup hard drive... hard drives are sooo cheap aswell... 75gb wont cost much.

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leila82 May 29 2007, 12:27:09 UTC
Yeah, I have a backup drive already, but I don't think I have anything drive...imaging-y.

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billzy May 29 2007, 15:11:00 UTC
Well how big is your back up drive and will it be able to fit your profile folder? (which contains your docs/pics/music)

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leila82 May 29 2007, 15:31:12 UTC
Oh yeah, it's 100 gb, and mostly empty. Where would this profile folder be?

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