There is a backup program included with XP, and you'll find it in System
Tools. If it's not there, you'll need to install it from the CD.
This is a very straightforward program that asks you which files to back up,
and where you want to create the backup.
Unfortunately, XP won't backup to CDs and floppies are too small for most
backups. I use a network PC for this purpose, but you could just create the
backup on your hard drive, then burn it to a CD, if you have that
capability.
You'll find more detail in the Help files under "Backup".
Copying is also a good backup for such files-just burn a CD (Or several, if
needed).
You may wish to include a subject line in future posts so members can get
the gist of your question without having to read the entire email.
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 I have windows xp, and my computer is HP pavilion a305w. I have pictures to
back up and no matter what I do nothing works. I have tried everything that
is
written for my computer and it still won't back up my pictures or files. I
thought I had solved it today, but to no avail. Have you any idea what steps
to
take.

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