Computer tech question....

[Jamie 3:26]

I want to backup my harddrive.I have a cd burner.Can someone explain to me in laymen's terms what to do?

[Koffy Brown]

Originally posted by JAMIE 3:26:
I want to backup my harddrive.I have a cd burner.Can someone explain to me in laymen's terms what to do? save to said disk... biggrinangel.gif ...I'm bored and just messing with you...but forreal I think that's it...

[Lupine]

J, if you have a large hard drive, you're better off buying an external drive or a DVD-R. Backing up to cd's can be a bitch.

[jpsf]

mac or pc? what software are you using? whatever software it is you will need to burn the info as data (instead of audio), folder by folder.

if you have the money, and a lot on your hardrrive, the external harddrive is definately the way to go.

[Jamie 3:26]

I'm on a pc.I need to backup some programs so I can install some new software.I know that I need more memory,but my funds are low.This is the only way for me to go now.

So after I have backed up some programs to a cd,when I need to access them all I have to do is reload the disc right?

The other issue is will this ruin my copies of programs where I have cracked copies?

[GROOVE VICTIM]

I'd invest in a second hard drive and use it to store applications and important files.

Another thing you may want to take into consideration is to make and "image" of your current hard drive. This will save you the hassle of finding drivers and reinstalling the operating system.

Programs like Drive Image or Norton Ghost can take less than 5 minutes to image a hard drive.


Peace

[M3taPhsX]

Use Norton Ghost, you may be able to get an evaluation copy or download a cracked copy from kazaa.

[Jamie 3:26]

I am broke.Don't have any money to invest in any computer stuff now.I am using what extra loot I get to buy tunes.

[jpsf]

you should have the installation files for all your programs, cracked or not. they sould be all zipped and you will have to reinstall them once you remove them. rember to deinstall programs you are not using (don't just delete them).

back up you big music files first. they're too big to take up valuable hard drive space.

i'd also say make at least 2 copies of everything.

also remember to empty the recycle(trach) bin, reboot, run a disc cleanup, then a disk defrag, then reboot again. that will help make things run more smoothly.

do you know what software you are running for your cd burner?

[Jamie 3:26]

I am running Nero for my burner.I will print this out and let you guys know how it goes.I burn music files right to cd and delete them.

[jpsf]

and definately try to remove large data files (mp3s, wavs, any video stuff) first before removing programs...for the reason that it is easier to pull a data file off a cd than it is to reinstall software.

[jpsf]

1. Open Nero, a new compelation box will come up.
2. Select CD-ROM(ISO) on the left, then click New on the right.
3. Drag Files from the File Browser on the right to the window on the left.
4. Select write CD, it will probably be under the word Window in the menu bar. The icon looks like a CD with some red stuff on it. it should be next to the duplicate CD icon that has 2 cds on it.
5. Use 8x for the safest burnspeed.
6. Click write.
7. Label your CD smile.gif
8. make double copies if it's important.

Good luck.

[P-Flipp]

Originally posted by M3taPhsX:
Use Norton Ghost, you may be able to get an evaluation copy or download a cracked copy from kazaa. Do this at your own risk,Kaaza may be free but it is responsible for many many pc problems i.e spyware."Cracked copy"?
that's a red flag right there.Jaime your'e better off going to cnet.com where you will find comparisions between many products for backup solutions.

[Wild i]

Okay, there are some basic tools you'll need to get. You'll need a level, a snap chalk line and a swivel chair with wheels.
First, check the plane of the floor in the room you intend to do the backup. Find the deepest and longest slope. Stretch the snap line from one end of the slope to the other. How long a slope you will need depends on how much information you'll need to backup.

Next, disconnect all the cables from your computer. Sit on the swivel chair and place the tower (or desktop) in your lap.

Now here's where it gets tricky so pay attention!

Roll the chair to the bottom of the slope with you and the computer in it, then slowly roll BACKWARDS up the slope to the end.

Congratulations! You have just backed up your computer. graemlins/OLA.gif graemlins/OLA.gif
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