[darqblue42]

I just recently discovered the "hidden" auto-backup utility offered by Win XP Home.

So, I put in my XP CD (and clicked "Exit"), went to My Computer, right-clicked on my CD Drive and clicked "Explore."

I can't find the so-called "VALUE ADD\MSFT\NT BACK-UP FILE" within any of the folders.

Is there something wrong with my copy of XP Home? Where is the back-up utility?

Your assistance is much appreciated!

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[magusbuckley]

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[ratmilk]

Hmm, is it a CD that like DELL or some other 3rd party company gave you?
Like with your computer...?

[darqblue42]

Hmm, is it a CD that like DELL or some other 3rd party company gave you?
Like with your computer...?

Yes, actually. It's a "backup" WinXP from Alienware.

Does the fact that my copy is from a 3rd party make it incomplete or something?

Thanks.

EDIT: I can't find the "VALUEADD" folder in my WinXP CD folder.

Edited by darqblue42, 07 July 2005 - 12:17 PM.

[ratmilk]

Does the fact that my copy is from a 3rd party make it incomplete or something?

Sometimes yes...

[Murray S.]

Yes, actually. It's a "backup" WinXP from Alienware.

Does the fact that my copy is from a 3rd party make it incomplete or something?

Thanks.

EDIT: I can't find the "VALUEADD" folder in my WinXP CD folder.

Howdy:

Is your system from alienware or is your XP cd a copy you or someone else made for you (different setup needed)??

Murray

[darqblue42]

Murray:

Both my system and the backup CD (basically WinXP Home on a CD labeled "Alienware...") are from the vendor, Alienware.

Thanks for your help,
darq

[Murray S.]

Then, I suggest contacting the vendor.. Depending on their license agreement with Microsoft, that particulad folder may not be included with their cd's!!

Murray