Windows XP2 backup

[BEDO]

Imedia 5061 023421120165 O/S Windows XP2

I want to make a backup. I understand that XP backup utility is available, but has to be manually installed from the original XP install disk.

Mine came with the PC(OEM)

However I do have the Microsoft XP2 Service pack Disk which I have been told I could use.

When I insert this the only option I can see is INSTALL I don't want to reinstall only the file E:\VALUEADD\NTBACK UP.

My question is, if I click on INSTALL will it give me an option to browse for the file I need to install?

My thanks in advance.

[chilifrei64]

ntbackup should be installed by default

Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Backup

or

start -> run -> ntbackup

[BEDO]

Unfortunately it is not installed by default with XP. MS are using the NT backup program but with enhancements, XP users have to manually install it.

I am loathe to press INSTALL on my XP2 CD incase it does not give an option to browse for the file I want.

Many thanks for your reply Chilifrei64.

I hope someone out there may know the answer.

Ron.

[JRosenfeld]

Just close the autorun window (click on X top right), then use Windows explorer to browse the CD to get the file you want.

[chilifrei64]

This must be home edition then. MS omits this from XP home but is default on Pro installations.

Insert the XP Home CD-ROM.

Navigate to the VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP folder.

Double-click the ntbackup.msi file to install NTBackup.

[BEDO]

This must be home edition then. MS omits this from XP home but is default on Pro installations.

Very many thanks JRosenfeld and of course Chilifrei64.

You are right I should have said Home Edition.

I will try your advise later today, have got to go out to meet friends, so don't want to rush things.

I am very grateful to you both for your help. Will keep you posted on progress.

Many thanks.

Ron.