Before You Begin:
This Quicknote assumes that you have Windows NT Backup – Restore Utility installed if transferring to a Vista machine. If not; download and install the legacy backup utility from Microsoft website here and follow the instructions before continuing on. (You may have to validate your copy of windows before you can download the file)

Backing Up Files and Settings:

Creating a Backup file on XP
1. Start the Backup utility in Windows XP
        o Click Start. 
        o Click All Programs.
        o Click Accessories.
        o Click System Tools.
        o Click Backup.
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2. Select Back up files and settings and then click next.
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3. Select My documents and settings and then click next.
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4. Select your desktop to save your backup file and place a name in the backup (using your name and the current date for the name of the backup is recommended) then click next.
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5. Then click Finish.
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If you want to do daily or weekly backups select the advance button. This will create a backup file in the location specified in specified intervals.

Restoring Backup Files:

Restoring a Backup file on Vista
1. Once the backup file is on the machine open the Windows NT Backup - Restore Utility 
        o Click Windows Icon. 
        o Click All Programs.
        o Click Windows NT Backup – Restore Utility.
        o Click NtBackup-RestoreUtility.



2. Click the Restore Wizard icon.
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3. Click Browse and locate the backup file and click ok.
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4. Expand the Items to restore: field till C: appears and you’re able to check the box next to it and then click next.
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5. Click Finished.

6. Click OK.

Restoring a Backup file on XP
1. Once the backup file is on the machine double click the backup icon.
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2. Click next on the Backup or Restore Wizard.
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3. Check the hard drive then click next.
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4. Click Finished
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