Question about backing up drives?

Question

I went in windows xp and made a backup on another disk on an external.I backed up my entire drive now if I get a viris how do I put it back ..After something happens like caching a viris becuase I will have to reformatt the drive to get rid of the viris.So I will not be able to use windows to put it back because it isnt there anymore. I basiclly i'm tired of spending all day and half the night reinstalling all my software every time I catch a viris wich is useually once a week.Help tired this.

Answer 1

You will need to reinstall XP itself & then use the backup feature to access & restore all the settings, data & programs.

more info :

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_backup.htm

FYI : It may be wise to beef up your PC's security. Here is a Yahoo Answer I found so excellent that I had to save it for my own future reference.
I believe it was posted by " Sara C " :

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Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it. All the following programs are free for personal use;

You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall OR
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo firewall.

You need to install one anti virus;
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/... -AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus

You need all three anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org... - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.
Also use Microsoft Defender and their online scans.

And these are useful utilities;
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com...
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.

http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spy... - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
https://www.grc.com - Shields Up security site, check your firewall works.

Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.

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regards,
Philip T

Answer 2

1.You need an external drive for this.
2. Get a drive imager software like Norton Ghost.
3. Reformat your drive
4. Install ALL the applications you need (microsoft office, itunes etc)
5. Then you use that drive imager like Norton Ghost to image the drive.

This is how it works:
After re-formatting windows and installing all you applications, the Drive Imager makes an exact copy of your drive, when you get a virus, the drive imager "BLAST" that image of you hard drive to your current one so it takes less time.

Answer 3

If you are catching a virus once a week, I strongly suggest better antivirus software ( AVG, Ad-Aware, Spybot S & D are all free). A backup is not intended to save your operating system, but it is intended to save important files. You will always have to reinstall your operating system. Then, you can just transfer your folders back onto your fresh install of your OS.

Answer 4

Install an antivirus/firewall like Mcaffe, Norton or Adaware. Press F11(i think) for a system restore while the computers booting up

Answer 5

use something like norton ghost or drive image to backup your drives, it will restore your drive in a matter of 3 hours to right where you left it. and you have serious problems with security if you're getting viruses that often. get a firewall... and don't just let any program out on the internet because it wants to. get an anti-virus program if you need a free one, go to www.grisoft.com

Answer 6

You need to tell us what kind of back-up it is. Did you just drag the files over, or did you use software such as Dantz Retrospect?

Answer 7

Wow, i've got never had that ensue. i wouldn't in any respect say 'shop the replace' as a results of fact the stress by isn't a tipping situation. the difficulty to do is to sit down down there and anticipate your replace. do not flow your automobile. they provides you with your replace.

Answer 8

please rephrase the question