How do I create a back up in case I get a virus

[lcyber]

In case of problems how do I back up my system,do I do it on a cd or on the hard drive
lcyber

[Tweaker]

You can back it up on cd or another drive either will do.

[lcyber]

You can back it up on cd or another drive either will do.
Thanks tweaker I really meany How do I do it as in How?
lcyber

[Tweaker]

Windows 2000 has a built in backup program which works very well.

The program can be started from the Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools menu.

Select the Backup tab to view the backup options. In this window you can select the files and folders that you wish to backup.

You will see an option here called System State, which will automatically backup the registry, boot files and system files.

Once you have made your selection, you must then choose to save it as a job, using the Save Selections As... option from the Job menu. You must then specify where you want the file containing the backup information to be saved, using the "Backup Media Or File Name" option at the bottom of the screen.

Example: Backup to a second hard drive, so here I enter "D:\backup".

Then from the Tools menu, choose options and set your preferences. You can then run your backup by pressing the Start backup button. The next time you wish to backup, you can simply select your saved options from the Job menu, and run the backup.

Source: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;240363

[lcyber]

Windows 2000 has a built in backup program which works very well.

The program can be started from the Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools menu.

Select the Backup tab to view the backup options. In this window you can select the files and folders that you wish to backup.

You will see an option here called System State, which will automatically backup the registry, boot files and system files.

Once you have made your selection, you must then choose to save it as a job, using the Save Selections As... option from the Job menu. You must then specify where you want the file containing the backup information to be saved, using the "Backup Media Or File Name" option at the bottom of the screen.

Example: Backup to a second hard drive, so here I enter "D:\backup".

Then from the Tools menu, choose options and set your preferences. You can then run your backup by pressing the Start backup button. The next time you wish to backup, you can simply select your saved options from the Job menu, and run the backup.

Source: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;240363
Many thanks Tweaker I really appreciate it
lcyber

[Snurfen]

Many thanks Tweaker I really appreciate it
lcyber
Alternatively, Icyber, you could use a product such as Norton Ghost 2004. It's cheap as chips and gives a bit more flexibility (I feel) as opposed to MS' own backup utility.

Reason I like it so much is we use it on a daily basis in work and it just seems to fit well with my team. we do a wide variety of backups day-to-day, sometimes migrating a laptop onto a new laptop, others pulling bits off a server for archive purposes.

Give Tweaker's suggestion a bash, see if you like it before splashing out, then if you feel you want a bit more flex, try Ghost.

Good luck whatever you do, and don't forget, a backup is only as good as the record you keep of why you've done it, where you've stored it and whats on it (been there, seen that, lost the VP's data, DOH!).

[Tweaker]

Many thanks Tweaker I really appreciate it
lcyber

Your welcome Icyber, good luck! ;)