SQL Server data base. I want to backup the whole of DATA and copy whole thing into an external Hard Drive or DVD. So how to locate the DATA. Will this data then be used for query into MS-EXCEL or ACCESS installing in another Computer.

Thanks in advance.

First off, let me say the message prompts are on the wrong end of Windows XP backup. What good is it to know that you shouldn’t use a FAT32 partition, or that you don’t have a floppy disk drive, AFTER you’ve made the backup file? Would it really hurt to have messages like that BEFORE the file is created??
Anyways…I have my backup image on an external hard drive. The laptop DOES NOT have a floppy drive, so I was unable to create an ASR diskette. Is this disk absolutely necessary? Can I still recover the data from my backup? It is an "All Information On My Computer" backup…does that make a difference?

I would like to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7. I did a backup on an external hard drive. If I choose to do a clean install, can I import all the files back to their respective locations using the backup data?

I know that this is a virus or malware. I have a virus protection but it hasn’t caught this. I don’t know how to get rid of it. Can I backup my computer on an external hard drive or will the virus get downloaded on my hard drive? Please Help! Thanks!

I recently bought a MacBook, i only used PC’s before this. I used a 320 gb external hard drive to hold alot of backup data, movies, music, ect on my pc. When i plug the USB into my Mac it doesnt not allow me to modify the external drive. It says the drive cannot be modified, and all the folders have locks on them. Any ideas how to unlock the drive?

I bought a hitachi external hard drive which has all my data backed up on it. I want to retrieve my data from the external drive but my data is in hundreds of zipped files. Windows will not transfer it onto my computer for me.

I want to upgrade my vista to the ultimate one but it says there you are recommended to backup your hard drive but i don’t have any free external hard drive now…. so whats the costs if i don’t backup?

my external hard drive was plugged into my desk top, it said it downloaded the stuff, i plugged it into my laptop, and i don’t speak the language that it says what with the numbers and the file names. how can i make my laptop download the filed on the hard drive.
it is a Simple Tech 320 gb with fabrik ultimate backup.

I just want to use it to back up my personal data files, movies, photos and music. Total storage for all of this (although it’s growing all the time) is about 800MB right now. I’ve considered just using CD’s, but my software (Roxio) keeps becoming incompatible with Windows upgrades and it’s getting frustrating….not to mention time-consuming. I’ve also considered using USB flash drive(s) or buying an external hard drive. Have you had any personal experience with this? Do you have any suggestions about this? Thanks!

This might be helpful:
Dell Dimension 4400
Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.60GHz
Processor Speed 1.56 GHz
Memory (RAM) 768 MB
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
Currently 22.1GB used on a 40GB hard drive.

Hi,
I restore my whole computer, but before i restore my computer i did backup all data and document in my external Hard-drive using windows software Backup and Restore Center. then i format (restore) my Toshiba laptop.
can anyone explain me how to put back my backup data in my laptop. i really don’t wanna lost my all data.
i am using windows vista home premium.
Laptop Brand- Toshiba Satellite A305-S6898
Someone please help me i am in a trouble…

Im guessing the best way is to use an external hard drive which I do not have. I was going to go for a CD but Im wondering how many Cd’s its going to need because I’m guessing its going to store a hell of a lot of data.

Im using windows 7. Also, should I use a CD or DVD?

Any help?
Thanks

I just bought an external hard drive and wanted to back that data as well as data from my primary disk somewhere and wanted to know how can I do that? Thanks

I have an external hard drive that has many years of photos, movies, games etc.

I just purchased a new laptop and need to get some stuff off of it. Last time i plugged it into my computer, my virus protection lit up and it contained a 1 or 2 viruses. I quickly unplugged the laptop and let the program delete or quarantine them.

Now I need to go back into that hard drive and either delete the viruses any extract my data.

I am running windows 7.

Suggestions?

Im guessing the best way is to use an external hard drive which I do not have. I was going to go for a CD but Im wondering how many Cd’s its going to need because I’m guessing its going to store a hell of a lot of data.

Any help?
Thanks
My OS is windows 7.

Also, should I use a CD or DVD?

I have Western Digital My Book Essential 2.0
external hard drive for data backup.

At the moment i am using Memeo Autobackup, but it works
slowly and along with backup files creates .dcm extention
files which contain information about backed-up file for
periodic syncronization in my opinion.

But in order to boot from external backup drive i will have to
move backup to the top level of external hard drive, because
Memeo Autobackup initially doesn’t create backup there.

And did i mention that Memeo Autobackup has 30-day trial limit?

Additionally i have heard of the following softwares:

1) Cobian Backup
2) SyncToy
3) Acronis True Image

Which of the above softwares will work faster and let me
backup data so i will be able to boot from external hard
drive in case of emergency?
Update: I have found SyncBackSE software, and wondering if it allows me to boot up from external hard drive’s backup plus allows file deletion in destination backup in case the original file in source has been deleted. Kind of syncronization.

I have probably less than 16GB of important data on my laptop I’d like to backup. Since a 16GB flash drive is cheaper than an external hard drive I figured I’d just get a flash drive. Is there any reason why I should go with a hard drive instead? I know hard drives are faster but I won’t be accessing the data very often, so that’s not really a problem.

thanks for any advice!

I have heard about some people, especially those who were still on windows xp, having to completely backup all their data like pictures, music, documents, programs, onto an external hard drive when they upgrade to windows 7 because the upgrade reformats and erases everything from the harddrive to upgrade. Will I have to do the same if I upgrade from windows vista to windows 7?

I have run Ubuntu as a live CD for ages, but that was on XP. Now I have Vista I would like to properly install it. Is it possible to install it on an external hard drive (not the one with Vista on) is this safer (data protection and storage wise)?

I just bought a 320G external hard drive and would like to know what is the best way to organize and backup data to it. What would be the best software to do this with.
Thanks

So i have a acer aspire as5515 with windows vista home basic, i was wondering how to turn the backup drive (DATA D:) it says it has 160 gb hd and i realized it has a 70 gb hd and a 70 gb backup drive but i already have an external hard drive so i was wondering how to turn the backup drive into a normal drive? is it possible? please tell me how