Johnny, You may want to try a program called Second Copy at http://www.centered.com/ It is a great cost effect way to keep a current backup. You can get a free 30 day trial. I use this software to keep a current back up of embroidery designs and then burn the files to a CD for off site storage. Phil Benson Embroidery Nation http://www.embroiderynation.com/ -----Original Message----- From: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Johnny Todd Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 7:21 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [PCBUILD] Backing up Hard drive? Hello All, I have a Laptop Notebook Dell CPxJ running windows XP Pro., 12 gig hard drive, Pentium III 500 mhz, 128 meg ram. With an external hard drive of about 120 gigs attached to a USB hub (version 2.0) running from my PCMCIA slot, to back up my 12 gig hard drive can I just copy and paste or drag-and-drop my entire 12 gig hard drive to the external hard drive, or is there certain steps I have to take? Or does anyone have a better suggestion? Thanks All Johnny The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech support at our newest website: http://freepctech.com The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech support at our newest website: http://freepctech.com