I use and like Windows backup. However, it does not backup everything you
need to do a transfer to a new drive. The registry is backed up, but some
system files are not. At least that has been my experience. To do a system
transfer, you will probably want to use some disk imaging software such as
Norton Ghost, or software that is often provided by the drive manufacturer.

Peter Shkabara
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Windows XP has backup software that states it will back up your entire
system. Does anyone know if it backs up the registry so you can do a
complete restore to a new hard drive ?

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