Some Questions

[Millermagic]

The really old computer that died on me got replaced with a newer one that has windows XP professional.

I was wondering a few things about xp pro - is there a scan disk like program and is there a good way to backup the hdd incase the OS gets screwed up>

[genesis]

scandisk doesn't backup anything, it scans the drive for errors, yes XP does have scandisk.

For backups, there's Backup program as well, should be in system tools under accesories.

[Millermagic]

I know that scandisk dosn't do backups but I can't find the dad gummed thing.

Would this bakcup program in accessories be able to put hte backup on a CD so i can keep it safe if I ever loose my data?

[genesis]

Honestly I never used the Backup program in XP, or any windows to that effect. I always burn CDs/DVDs of my data. I have heard that the backup program can burn on discs but I'm not sure. You'll have to look at the program.

I'm not on XP right now, I could've confirmed it if I were.

[Millermagic]

The thing i'm afraid of is the os getting screwed up and me not having a reinstasll disk

[genesis]

The computer came without the re-install CD? The OEM CD costs 50 bucks when you buy a computer, you should've spent that much extra and got the CD. Maybe you can still get it.

[vacuumtube]

Or you could use third party programs that creates exact ISO image of your whole hard drive. Acronis True Image is one good software that does the job. I heard lots of good things about it but never used it. True Image can also save the image on cd-r or rw.

I think the trial version is available at websites like download.com. Give it a try and let us know as well.

~vacuumtube

[mattiey]

when i got xp (i bought from dell), in the boxes we got all the discs needed incase all data is wiped off, windows xp disc, outlook disc etc etc

[genesis]

I have my OEM XP Pro too, but not all computer manufacturers include XP CD, but it can be requested.

[mattiey]

if u go to office works and those sorts of places u can buy the xp disc i saw it the other day.