Multi Boot XP Install by Copying Partition

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Hello,
My computer has a few copies of Windows XP installed on it. I do this so that if the WIndows
I am running starts to have problems, then I can just restart into the next install or partition of Windows and be up and running again fast.

The steps I took to setup a computer like this are as follows:
1) Create 2 partitions on the hard drive. (Partition C: and Partition D:)
2) Install Windows XP on the first partition (Partition C:)
3) Install Windows XP on the second partition (Partition D:)
4) Boot into (Partition C:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
5) Boot into (Partition D:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
6) Use (Partition C:); Use (Partition D:) in case of emergency (or problem with Windows on (Partition C:)

I was wondering if I could simplify this by doing the following:
1) Create 2 partitions on the hard drive. (Partition C: and Partition D:)
2) Install Windows XP on the first partition (Partition C:)
3) Boot into (Partition C:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
4) Copy (Partition C) to (Partition D:)

Can this be done, and how should I go about doing this?
I have heard that this could cause problems with the registry, but I don’t know much about the registry.

Thanks,
HandyAndy

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Hello,
My computer has a few copies of Windows XP installed on it. I do this so that if the WIndows
I am running starts to have problems, then I can just restart into the next install or partition of Windows and be up and running again fast.

The steps I took to setup a computer like this are as follows:
1) Create 2 partitions on the hard drive. (Partition C: and Partition D:)
2) Install Windows XP on the first partition (Partition C:)
3) Install Windows XP on the second partition (Partition D:)
4) Boot into (Partition C:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
5) Boot into (Partition D:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
6) Use (Partition C:); Use (Partition D:) in case of emergency (or problem with Windows on (Partition C:)

I was wondering if I could simplify this by doing the following:
1) Create 2 partitions on the hard drive. (Partition C: and Partition D:)
2) Install Windows XP on the first partition (Partition C:)
3) Boot into (Partition C:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
4) Copy (Partition C) to (Partition D:)

Can this be done, and how should I go about doing this?
I have heard that this could cause problems with the registry, but I don’t know much about the registry.

Thanks,
HandyAndy

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Hello,
My computer has a few copies of Windows XP installed on it. I do this so that if the WIndows
I am running starts to have problems, then I can just restart into the next install or partition of Windows and be up and running again fast.

The steps I took to setup a computer like this are as follows:
1) Create 2 partitions on the hard drive. (Partition C: and Partition D:)
2) Install Windows XP on the first partition (Partition C:)
3) Install Windows XP on the second partition (Partition D:)
4) Boot into (Partition C:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
5) Boot into (Partition D:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
6) Use (Partition C:); Use (Partition D:) in case of emergency (or problem with Windows on (Partition C:)

I was wondering if I could simplify this by doing the following:
1) Create 2 partitions on the hard drive. (Partition C: and Partition D:)
2) Install Windows XP on the first partition (Partition C:)
3) Boot into (Partition C:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
4) Copy (Partition C) to (Partition D:)

Can this be done, and how should I go about doing this?
I have heard that this could cause problems with the registry, but I don’t know much about the registry.

Thanks,
HandyAndy

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Hello,
My computer has a few copies of Windows XP installed on it. I do this so that if the WIndows
I am running starts to have problems, then I can just restart into the next install or partition of Windows and be up and running again fast.

The steps I took to setup a computer like this are as follows:
1) Create 2 partitions on the hard drive. (Partition C: and Partition D:)
2) Install Windows XP on the first partition (Partition C:)
3) Install Windows XP on the second partition (Partition D:)
4) Boot into (Partition C:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
5) Boot into (Partition D:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
6) Use (Partition C:); Use (Partition D:) in case of emergency (or problem with Windows on (Partition C:)

I was wondering if I could simplify this by doing the following:
1) Create 2 partitions on the hard drive. (Partition C: and Partition D:)
2) Install Windows XP on the first partition (Partition C:)
3) Boot into (Partition C:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
4) Copy (Partition C) to (Partition D:)

Can this be done, and how should I go about doing this?
I have heard that this could cause problems with the registry, but I don’t know much about the registry.

Thanks,
HandyAndy

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Hello,
My computer has a few copies of Windows XP installed on it. I do this so that if the WIndows
I am running starts to have problems, then I can just restart into the next install or partition of Windows and be up and running again fast.

The steps I took to setup a computer like this are as follows:
1) Create 2 partitions on the hard drive. (Partition C: and Partition D:)
2) Install Windows XP on the first partition (Partition C:)
3) Install Windows XP on the second partition (Partition D:)
4) Boot into (Partition C:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
5) Boot into (Partition D:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
6) Use (Partition C:); Use (Partition D:) in case of emergency (or problem with Windows on (Partition C:)

I was wondering if I could simplify this by doing the following:
1) Create 2 partitions on the hard drive. (Partition C: and Partition D:)
2) Install Windows XP on the first partition (Partition C:)
3) Boot into (Partition C:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
4) Copy (Partition C) to (Partition D:)

Can this be done, and how should I go about doing this?
I have heard that this could cause problems with the registry, but I don’t know much about the registry.

Thanks,
HandyAndy

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Hello,
My computer has a few copies of Windows XP installed on it. I do this so that if the WIndows
I am running starts to have problems, then I can just restart into the next install or partition of Windows and be up and running again fast.

The steps I took to setup a computer like this are as follows:
1) Create 2 partitions on the hard drive. (Partition C: and Partition D:)
2) Install Windows XP on the first partition (Partition C:)
3) Install Windows XP on the second partition (Partition D:)
4) Boot into (Partition C:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
5) Boot into (Partition D:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
6) Use (Partition C:); Use (Partition D:) in case of emergency (or problem with Windows on (Partition C:)

I was wondering if I could simplify this by doing the following:
1) Create 2 partitions on the hard drive. (Partition C: and Partition D:)
2) Install Windows XP on the first partition (Partition C:)
3) Boot into (Partition C:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
4) Copy (Partition C) to (Partition D:)

Can this be done, and how should I go about doing this?
I have heard that this could cause problems with the registry, but I don’t know much about the registry.

Thanks,
HandyAndy

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Hello,
My computer has a few copies of Windows XP installed on it. I do this so that if the WIndows
I am running starts to have problems, then I can just restart into the next install or partition of Windows and be up and running again fast.

The steps I took to setup a computer like this are as follows:
1) Create 2 partitions on the hard drive. (Partition C: and Partition D:)
2) Install Windows XP on the first partition (Partition C:)
3) Install Windows XP on the second partition (Partition D:)
4) Boot into (Partition C:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
5) Boot into (Partition D:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
6) Use (Partition C:); Use (Partition D:) in case of emergency (or problem with Windows on (Partition C:)

I was wondering if I could simplify this by doing the following:
1) Create 2 partitions on the hard drive. (Partition C: and Partition D:)
2) Install Windows XP on the first partition (Partition C:)
3) Boot into (Partition C:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
4) Copy (Partition C) to (Partition D:)

Can this be done, and how should I go about doing this?
I have heard that this could cause problems with the registry, but I don’t know much about the registry.

Thanks,
HandyAndy

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Hello,
My computer has a few copies of Windows XP installed on it. I do this so that if the WIndows
I am running starts to have problems, then I can just restart into the next install or partition of Windows and be up and running again fast.

The steps I took to setup a computer like this are as follows:
1) Create 2 partitions on the hard drive. (Partition C: and Partition D:)
2) Install Windows XP on the first partition (Partition C:)
3) Install Windows XP on the second partition (Partition D:)
4) Boot into (Partition C:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
5) Boot into (Partition D:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
6) Use (Partition C:); Use (Partition D:) in case of emergency (or problem with Windows on (Partition C:)

I was wondering if I could simplify this by doing the following:
1) Create 2 partitions on the hard drive. (Partition C: and Partition D:)
2) Install Windows XP on the first partition (Partition C:)
3) Boot into (Partition C:) and install my all my programs, such as Microsoft Office
4) Copy (Partition C) to (Partition D:)

Can this be done, and how should I go about doing this?
I have heard that this could cause problems with the registry, but I don’t know much about the registry.

Thanks,
HandyAndy

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Sounds like you need an image program to backup your system rather than relying on a double installation which may not have the settings / user name / passwords saved.
Copying one partition to another won’t work because Windows need to know the partition details when it boots.

cheers, Paul

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Sounds like you need an image program to backup your system rather than relying on a double installation which may not have the settings / user name / passwords saved.
Copying one partition to another won’t work because Windows need to know the partition details when it boots.

cheers, Paul

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Sounds like you need an image program to backup your system rather than relying on a double installation which may not have the settings / user name / passwords saved.
Copying one partition to another won’t work because Windows need to know the partition details when it boots.

cheers, Paul

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Sounds like you need an image program to backup your system rather than relying on a double installation which may not have the settings / user name / passwords saved.
Copying one partition to another won’t work because Windows need to know the partition details when it boots.

cheers, Paul

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Sounds like you need an image program to backup your system rather than relying on a double installation which may not have the settings / user name / passwords saved.
Copying one partition to another won’t work because Windows need to know the partition details when it boots.

cheers, Paul

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Sounds like you need an image program to backup your system rather than relying on a double installation which may not have the settings / user name / passwords saved.
Copying one partition to another won’t work because Windows need to know the partition details when it boots.

cheers, Paul

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Sounds like you need an image program to backup your system rather than relying on a double installation which may not have the settings / user name / passwords saved.
Copying one partition to another won’t work because Windows need to know the partition details when it boots.

cheers, Paul

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Sounds like you need an image program to backup your system rather than relying on a double installation which may not have the settings / user name / passwords saved.
Copying one partition to another won’t work because Windows need to know the partition details when it boots.

cheers, Paul

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HandyAndy

I agree with Paul ( P T ) that an imaging utility would be much more easier and less involved than your dual copies of XP.
It’s quick and concise and the way to go. In my opinion.
( copying would not work either )

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HandyAndy

I agree with Paul ( P T ) that an imaging utility would be much more easier and less involved than your dual copies of XP.
It’s quick and concise and the way to go. In my opinion.
( copying would not work either )

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HandyAndy

I agree with Paul ( P T ) that an imaging utility would be much more easier and less involved than your dual copies of XP.
It’s quick and concise and the way to go. In my opinion.
( copying would not work either )

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HandyAndy

I agree with Paul ( P T ) that an imaging utility would be much more easier and less involved than your dual copies of XP.
It’s quick and concise and the way to go. In my opinion.
( copying would not work either )

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HandyAndy

I agree with Paul ( P T ) that an imaging utility would be much more easier and less involved than your dual copies of XP.
It’s quick and concise and the way to go. In my opinion.
( copying would not work either )

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HandyAndy

I agree with Paul ( P T ) that an imaging utility would be much more easier and less involved than your dual copies of XP.
It’s quick and concise and the way to go. In my opinion.
( copying would not work either )

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HandyAndy

I agree with Paul ( P T ) that an imaging utility would be much more easier and less involved than your dual copies of XP.
It’s quick and concise and the way to go. In my opinion.
( copying would not work either )

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HandyAndy

I agree with Paul ( P T ) that an imaging utility would be much more easier and less involved than your dual copies of XP.
It’s quick and concise and the way to go. In my opinion.
( copying would not work either )

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Could you further explain how this works. I’m not sure I understand.
Thanks.

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Could you further explain how this works. I’m not sure I understand.
Thanks.

Paul explains it well in his post. It will image EVERYTHING, system files, data, apps, etc. and make an exact bit by bit ( byte by byte ) copy to be used if you have to restore it.
I happen to use Acronis True Image http://www.acronis.com/promo/ATIH2010/short/?source=us_google&ad=ati&c=3215756447&k=true%20image%20home&gclid=CMbL1NWYop8CFRtN5QodAnaPJw
Another popular one is Shadow Protect. http://www.storagecraft.com/blog/shadowprotect-review-in-design-basics/
Go to their websites to get a more detailed overview.

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Could you further explain how this works. I’m not sure I understand.
Thanks.

Paul explains it well in his post. It will image EVERYTHING, system files, data, apps, etc. and make an exact bit by bit ( byte by byte ) copy to be used if you have to restore it.
I happen to use Acronis True Image http://www.acronis.com/promo/ATIH2010/short/?source=us_google&ad=ati&c=3215756447&k=true%20image%20home&gclid=CMbL1NWYop8CFRtN5QodAnaPJw
Another popular one is Shadow Protect. http://www.storagecraft.com/blog/shadowprotect-review-in-design-basics/
Go to their websites to get a more detailed overview.

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Could you further explain how this works. I’m not sure I understand.
Thanks.

Paul explains it well in his post. It will image EVERYTHING, system files, data, apps, etc. and make an exact bit by bit ( byte by byte ) copy to be used if you have to restore it.
I happen to use Acronis True Image http://www.acronis.com/promo/ATIH2010/short/?source=us_google&ad=ati&c=3215756447&k=true%20image%20home&gclid=CMbL1NWYop8CFRtN5QodAnaPJw
Another popular one is Shadow Protect. http://www.storagecraft.com/blog/shadowprotect-review-in-design-basics/
Go to their websites to get a more detailed overview.

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Could you further explain how this works. I’m not sure I understand.
Thanks.

Paul explains it well in his post. It will image EVERYTHING, system files, data, apps, etc. and make an exact bit by bit ( byte by byte ) copy to be used if you have to restore it.
I happen to use Acronis True Image http://www.acronis.com/promo/ATIH2010/short/?source=us_google&ad=ati&c=3215756447&k=true%20image%20home&gclid=CMbL1NWYop8CFRtN5QodAnaPJw
Another popular one is Shadow Protect. http://www.storagecraft.com/blog/shadowprotect-review-in-design-basics/
Go to their websites to get a more detailed overview.

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Could you further explain how this works. I’m not sure I understand.
Thanks.

Paul explains it well in his post. It will image EVERYTHING, system files, data, apps, etc. and make an exact bit by bit ( byte by byte ) copy to be used if you have to restore it.
I happen to use Acronis True Image http://www.acronis.com/promo/ATIH2010/short/?source=us_google&ad=ati&c=3215756447&k=true%20image%20home&gclid=CMbL1NWYop8CFRtN5QodAnaPJw
Another popular one is Shadow Protect. http://www.storagecraft.com/blog/shadowprotect-review-in-design-basics/
Go to their websites to get a more detailed overview.

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Could you further explain how this works. I’m not sure I understand.
Thanks.

Paul explains it well in his post. It will image EVERYTHING, system files, data, apps, etc. and make an exact bit by bit ( byte by byte ) copy to be used if you have to restore it.
I happen to use Acronis True Image http://www.acronis.com/promo/ATIH2010/short/?source=us_google&ad=ati&c=3215756447&k=true%20image%20home&gclid=CMbL1NWYop8CFRtN5QodAnaPJw
Another popular one is Shadow Protect. http://www.storagecraft.com/blog/shadowprotect-review-in-design-basics/
Go to their websites to get a more detailed overview.

Reply | Quote

Could you further explain how this works. I’m not sure I understand.
Thanks.

Paul explains it well in his post. It will image EVERYTHING, system files, data, apps, etc. and make an exact bit by bit ( byte by byte ) copy to be used if you have to restore it.
I happen to use Acronis True Image http://www.acronis.com/promo/ATIH2010/short/?source=us_google&ad=ati&c=3215756447&k=true%20image%20home&gclid=CMbL1NWYop8CFRtN5QodAnaPJw
Another popular one is Shadow Protect. http://www.storagecraft.com/blog/shadowprotect-review-in-design-basics/
Go to their websites to get a more detailed overview.

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Could you further explain how this works. I’m not sure I understand.
Thanks.

Paul explains it well in his post. It will image EVERYTHING, system files, data, apps, etc. and make an exact bit by bit ( byte by byte ) copy to be used if you have to restore it.
I happen to use Acronis True Image http://www.acronis.com/promo/ATIH2010/short/?source=us_google&ad=ati&c=3215756447&k=true%20image%20home&gclid=CMbL1NWYop8CFRtN5QodAnaPJw
Another popular one is Shadow Protect. http://www.storagecraft.com/blog/shadowprotect-review-in-design-basics/
Go to their websites to get a more detailed overview.

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Could you further explain how this works. I’m not sure I understand.
Thanks.

Reply | Quote

Could you further explain how this works. I’m not sure I understand.
Thanks.

Reply | Quote

Could you further explain how this works. I’m not sure I understand.
Thanks.

Reply | Quote

Could you further explain how this works. I’m not sure I understand.
Thanks.

Reply | Quote

Could you further explain how this works. I’m not sure I understand.
Thanks.

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Could you further explain how this works. I’m not sure I understand.
Thanks.

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Could you further explain how this works. I’m not sure I understand.
Thanks.

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The backup software takes an exact copy of the file system (Windows) and stores it to another disk / partition. If / when you need to re-build your Windows installation you boot from the recovery disk and the backup software replaces Windows and all the files and settings as they were at the time of the backup.

Note: All backups should always be done to a second hard disk / tape / CD. This protects you from failure of the disk Windows runs on.

Have a look in the Backup forum for software suggestions.

cheers, Paul

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The backup software takes an exact copy of the file system (Windows) and stores it to another disk / partition. If / when you need to re-build your Windows installation you boot from the recovery disk and the backup software replaces Windows and all the files and settings as they were at the time of the backup.

Note: All backups should always be done to a second hard disk / tape / CD. This protects you from failure of the disk Windows runs on.

Have a look in the Backup forum for software suggestions.

cheers, Paul

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The backup software takes an exact copy of the file system (Windows) and stores it to another disk / partition. If / when you need to re-build your Windows installation you boot from the recovery disk and the backup software replaces Windows and all the files and settings as they were at the time of the backup.

Note: All backups should always be done to a second hard disk / tape / CD. This protects you from failure of the disk Windows runs on.

Have a look in the Backup forum for software suggestions.

cheers, Paul

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The backup software takes an exact copy of the file system (Windows) and stores it to another disk / partition. If / when you need to re-build your Windows installation you boot from the recovery disk and the backup software replaces Windows and all the files and settings as they were at the time of the backup.

Note: All backups should always be done to a second hard disk / tape / CD. This protects you from failure of the disk Windows runs on.

Have a look in the Backup forum for software suggestions.

cheers, Paul

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The backup software takes an exact copy of the file system (Windows) and stores it to another disk / partition. If / when you need to re-build your Windows installation you boot from the recovery disk and the backup software replaces Windows and all the files and settings as they were at the time of the backup.

Note: All backups should always be done to a second hard disk / tape / CD. This protects you from failure of the disk Windows runs on.

Have a look in the Backup forum for software suggestions.

cheers, Paul

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The backup software takes an exact copy of the file system (Windows) and stores it to another disk / partition. If / when you need to re-build your Windows installation you boot from the recovery disk and the backup software replaces Windows and all the files and settings as they were at the time of the backup.

Note: All backups should always be done to a second hard disk / tape / CD. This protects you from failure of the disk Windows runs on.

Have a look in the Backup forum for software suggestions.

cheers, Paul

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The backup software takes an exact copy of the file system (Windows) and stores it to another disk / partition. If / when you need to re-build your Windows installation you boot from the recovery disk and the backup software replaces Windows and all the files and settings as they were at the time of the backup.

Note: All backups should always be done to a second hard disk / tape / CD. This protects you from failure of the disk Windows runs on.

Have a look in the Backup forum for software suggestions.

cheers, Paul

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The backup software takes an exact copy of the file system (Windows) and stores it to another disk / partition. If / when you need to re-build your Windows installation you boot from the recovery disk and the backup software replaces Windows and all the files and settings as they were at the time of the backup.

Note: All backups should always be done to a second hard disk / tape / CD. This protects you from failure of the disk Windows runs on.

Have a look in the Backup forum for software suggestions.

cheers, Paul

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I thought about doing that as an option because it would be simple for me to setup.
I would just have to install and setup the first hard drive and then just copy everything to the backup hard drive.
I am trying to decide what to do, because I would also like to setup my Dad with some sort of fail safe backup.
He would need something that is very easy and user friendly. He would not be able to connect and disconnect hard drives for recovery.

In the past I set his computer up as described in my first post, but that is a hassle for me, but simple for him to use.
He would just have to select the windows xp install from the other partition when the boot menu appears.
I know that this would be useless if the hard drive failed, but I don’t know of any other way to do it so it would be easy for him.

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I thought about doing that as an option because it would be simple for me to setup.
I would just have to install and setup the first hard drive and then just copy everything to the backup hard drive.
I am trying to decide what to do, because I would also like to setup my Dad with some sort of fail safe backup.
He would need something that is very easy and user friendly. He would not be able to connect and disconnect hard drives for recovery.

In the past I set his computer up as described in my first post, but that is a hassle for me, but simple for him to use.
He would just have to select the windows xp install from the other partition when the boot menu appears.
I know that this would be useless if the hard drive failed, but I don’t know of any other way to do it so it would be easy for him.

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I thought about doing that as an option because it would be simple for me to setup.
I would just have to install and setup the first hard drive and then just copy everything to the backup hard drive.
I am trying to decide what to do, because I would also like to setup my Dad with some sort of fail safe backup.
He would need something that is very easy and user friendly. He would not be able to connect and disconnect hard drives for recovery.

In the past I set his computer up as described in my first post, but that is a hassle for me, but simple for him to use.
He would just have to select the windows xp install from the other partition when the boot menu appears.
I know that this would be useless if the hard drive failed, but I don’t know of any other way to do it so it would be easy for him.

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I thought about doing that as an option because it would be simple for me to setup.
I would just have to install and setup the first hard drive and then just copy everything to the backup hard drive.
I am trying to decide what to do, because I would also like to setup my Dad with some sort of fail safe backup.
He would need something that is very easy and user friendly. He would not be able to connect and disconnect hard drives for recovery.

In the past I set his computer up as described in my first post, but that is a hassle for me, but simple for him to use.
He would just have to select the windows xp install from the other partition when the boot menu appears.
I know that this would be useless if the hard drive failed, but I don’t know of any other way to do it so it would be easy for him.

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I thought about doing that as an option because it would be simple for me to setup.
I would just have to install and setup the first hard drive and then just copy everything to the backup hard drive.
I am trying to decide what to do, because I would also like to setup my Dad with some sort of fail safe backup.
He would need something that is very easy and user friendly. He would not be able to connect and disconnect hard drives for recovery.

In the past I set his computer up as described in my first post, but that is a hassle for me, but simple for him to use.
He would just have to select the windows xp install from the other partition when the boot menu appears.
I know that this would be useless if the hard drive failed, but I don’t know of any other way to do it so it would be easy for him.

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I thought about doing that as an option because it would be simple for me to setup.
I would just have to install and setup the first hard drive and then just copy everything to the backup hard drive.
I am trying to decide what to do, because I would also like to setup my Dad with some sort of fail safe backup.
He would need something that is very easy and user friendly. He would not be able to connect and disconnect hard drives for recovery.

In the past I set his computer up as described in my first post, but that is a hassle for me, but simple for him to use.
He would just have to select the windows xp install from the other partition when the boot menu appears.
I know that this would be useless if the hard drive failed, but I don’t know of any other way to do it so it would be easy for him.

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I thought about doing that as an option because it would be simple for me to setup.
I would just have to install and setup the first hard drive and then just copy everything to the backup hard drive.
I am trying to decide what to do, because I would also like to setup my Dad with some sort of fail safe backup.
He would need something that is very easy and user friendly. He would not be able to connect and disconnect hard drives for recovery.

In the past I set his computer up as described in my first post, but that is a hassle for me, but simple for him to use.
He would just have to select the windows xp install from the other partition when the boot menu appears.
I know that this would be useless if the hard drive failed, but I don’t know of any other way to do it so it would be easy for him.

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I thought about doing that as an option because it would be simple for me to setup.
I would just have to install and setup the first hard drive and then just copy everything to the backup hard drive.
I am trying to decide what to do, because I would also like to setup my Dad with some sort of fail safe backup.
He would need something that is very easy and user friendly. He would not be able to connect and disconnect hard drives for recovery.

In the past I set his computer up as described in my first post, but that is a hassle for me, but simple for him to use.
He would just have to select the windows xp install from the other partition when the boot menu appears.
I know that this would be useless if the hard drive failed, but I don’t know of any other way to do it so it would be easy for him.

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I split the last four posts into a new thread in “Security and Backups”. That is where Acronis is most often discussed. You’ll most likely get better answers there.

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I split the last four posts into a new thread in “Security and Backups”. That is where Acronis is most often discussed. You’ll most likely get better answers there.

Joe

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I split the last four posts into a new thread in “Security and Backups”. That is where Acronis is most often discussed. You’ll most likely get better answers there.

Joe

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I split the last four posts into a new thread in “Security and Backups”. That is where Acronis is most often discussed. You’ll most likely get better answers there.

Joe

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I split the last four posts into a new thread in “Security and Backups”. That is where Acronis is most often discussed. You’ll most likely get better answers there.

Joe

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I split the last four posts into a new thread in “Security and Backups”. That is where Acronis is most often discussed. You’ll most likely get better answers there.

Joe

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I split the last four posts into a new thread in “Security and Backups”. That is where Acronis is most often discussed. You’ll most likely get better answers there.

Joe

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I split the last four posts into a new thread in “Security and Backups”. That is where Acronis is most often discussed. You’ll most likely get better answers there.

Joe

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Thanks. I realize my posts were making the thread “Sloppy”, and I apologize.

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Thanks. I realize my posts were making the thread “Sloppy”, and I apologize.

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Thanks. I realize my posts were making the thread “Sloppy”, and I apologize.

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Thanks. I realize my posts were making the thread “Sloppy”, and I apologize.

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Thanks. I realize my posts were making the thread “Sloppy”, and I apologize.

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Thanks. I realize my posts were making the thread “Sloppy”, and I apologize.

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Thanks. I realize my posts were making the thread “Sloppy”, and I apologize.

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Thanks. I realize my posts were making the thread “Sloppy”, and I apologize.

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