I was thinking this would be the easiest, in part because he can run it regularly and update changed files. But... I didn't know if there was something easier that would eliminate the need for fix boot - like clone the disk so it's bootable to start, then use xcopy to key it current.
-- -----Original Message----- From: Windows Home/SOHO [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wayne Johnson Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 2:00 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Easiest, fool-proof way for a fool to create a backup clone :) At 01:18 PM 5/2/2005, Diane Poremsky typed: >While I'm joking about the fool part... what is the easiest way for a non >technical person to create a cloned drive (on USB) that they can swap out >to boot if their drive fails? IMHO the cheapest way is to run xcopy /r/i/c/h/k/e/y then if & when the system's main drive conks out put the USB drive in it's place, boot the Xp Cd, go to the Recovery Console & run "fixboot", remove cd & boot as one normally would. -- ---------------------------------------- ALL messages to the list MUST include a descriptive subject. To Change your email Address for this list, send the following message: CHANGE WIN-HOME your_old_address your_new_address to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Note carefully that both old and new addresses are required.
