Computer Back-Up Help Quick

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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    Partition Magic is recommending that I create the new partition in NTFS format. I regret to say that I've forgotten the difference between the FAT systems and NTFS and which is which. Is NTFS what I want?

    Thanks!
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    Guys? THE last question!



    Please?
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited August 2005
    eep! NTFS = good, edits to come...
    It's not good, very fundamentally simply not good. - geolemon

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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    Thanky, thanky!!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited August 2005
    otay, fat = file allocation table, also known as fat16, DOS ran on this... fat32 is the jump to a 32-bit file system, happy times (no more 8-character filenames)... ntfs = new technology file system (recall windows NT), which is still 32 bit but is more secure and more efficient...
    It's not good, very fundamentally simply not good. - geolemon

    "Its not good enough until we have real-time fearmongering. I want my fear mongered as it happens." - Shizelbs
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  • CrBoy
    CrBoy Posts: 580
    edited August 2005
    Go with NTFS all the way...
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    Ok, now I've got a problem. I installed Partition Magic 8.0 and selected 'Create Back Up Partition'. I went through all that and chose to create a 70GB partition in NTFS format and name it 'Back Up'. When I finished, it said that I had three 3 operations pending, so I said 'Apply'. Then a window popped up that said something like 'You are using a free trial version of this software; to buy it go to www.yadayadayada.com'. I said ok, and now it says '0 operations pending'.

    I figured that it actually did create the partition, since there'd be no use in having a free demo that didn't do anything. However, I can't find the new partition, lol. It's not under 'My Computer', and when I re-open Partition Magic, it doesn't list it, either.

    What'd I do?
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited August 2005
    Ummm...if you're talking about using a System Recovery disk like that came with a pre-built PC (Dell, HP, etc) - you want to check on using that recovery disc BEFORE your partition and move all your data on that drive.

    SOME system recovery programs also blow away all your partitions and restore the physical drive to factory settings - if that's the case, you'll lose all your data...
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    That's sorta what I figured, but I wasn't sure. The first time (as I recall; maybe it was like the fifth) I started my desktop, a window popped up that asked me if I wanted to create a system restore disc, as none came with the computer. This is that disc.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited August 2005
    Uh, that free trial stuff usually only lets you see what the program can do, but won't actually DO anything - or else everyone would just download the trail when they need it and never buy it...

    PS - make sure you take a look at my post above. If you're using a Dell or something like that, there's a good chance the system recovery tool is going to blow away ALL your p[artitions - you'll lose all your data on that partition...
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    This is a Compaq Presario SR-1050NX; maybe I can find something out at their website.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
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    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited August 2005
    I'd bet it's gonna restore the original partition configuration...

    Do you have the actual Windows XP CD?
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited August 2005
    nope, that's the problem
    It's not good, very fundamentally simply not good. - geolemon

    "Its not good enough until we have real-time fearmongering. I want my fear mongered as it happens." - Shizelbs
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  • CrBoy
    CrBoy Posts: 580
    edited August 2005
    Polkmaniac wrote:
    Ummm...if you're talking about using a System Recovery disk like that came with a pre-built PC (Dell, HP, etc) - you want to check on using that recovery disc BEFORE your partition and move all your data on that drive.

    SOME system recovery programs also blow away all your partitions and restore the physical drive to factory settings - if that's the case, you'll lose all your data...

    :eek: I have NEVER seen this happen in the past... the Recovery Disc only "recovers" the system files... it doesn't deal with partition tables.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    Yeah - that's the problem. However, I went on Compaq's website, and I'm actually 'texting' a real technician about the problem as we speak. This is awesome!! lol


    Wow, this is sooo cool, lol. I didn't know you could do that!!! Hmmm...I sure hope this is free......LOL
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
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    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    It's just like AIM. It's just like calling a guy in India, only you don't have to talk to him, so you can actually understand each other! And you don't even have to be reminded that all these jobs have been sourced out over the world. Hehe.

    This is cool.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited August 2005
    teehee... glad you found the help, though, this is me, signing off...
    It's not good, very fundamentally simply not good. - geolemon

    "Its not good enough until we have real-time fearmongering. I want my fear mongered as it happens." - Shizelbs
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  • CrBoy
    CrBoy Posts: 580
    edited August 2005
    Good luck there! :D
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    Well, thank you very much for your help! It has been very much appreciated!!

    Everybody's, that is!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • CrBoy
    CrBoy Posts: 580
    edited August 2005
    Just so everyone knows I'll be glad to help you guys out with any computer problems you may have in the future... comps are my thing... I'm about to finish my career (university)

    Just PM me... :D
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited August 2005
    CrBoy wrote:
    :eek: I have NEVER seen this happen in the past... the Recovery Disc only "recovers" the system files... it doesn't deal with partition tables.
    I worked on the Dell and HP support desks for Stream Int. a few years back and all our system restore discs worked this way...worked in home and small business...
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    Hehe. I'll certainly remember that, as I didn't accomplish much with that little 'AIM' experience. Well, I guess I did; I saved all my information, as the tech told me that the disc would indeed wipe out all the partitions and start all over. He said my only two options were to back-up to CDs/DVDs or hook-up a second HD as a slave drive.

    Hmm. Maybe my information isn't as valuable as I thought it was. Or, maybe I don't really need to reformat it. Hmm.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    I must say, I was very pleased with the service. I was (or will be) e-mailed a complete transcript of our conversation, and the tech sent me links to two webpages on how to hook-up/replace a HD. Almost restores my lost faith in HP. However, not quite.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • CrBoy
    CrBoy Posts: 580
    edited August 2005
    Polkmaniac wrote:
    I worked on the Dell and HP support desks for Stream Int. a few years back and all our system restore discs worked this way...worked in home and small business...

    That sucks big time... there is no reason for a Recovery Disc to perform such a task... all you want from the RD is to recover the system files, that are the ones actually screwed up... not your partition tables...
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited August 2005
    CrBoy wrote:
    That sucks big time... there is no reason for a Recovery Disc to perform such a task... all you want from the RD is to recover the system files, that are the ones actually screwed up... not your partition tables...
    Agreed, that's why I typically just use the Windows XP repair tool when I have issues - just replace the files that I need.

    The way to do it, though, is to get your computer running at maximum capacity, everything installed and working flawlessly, everything tweaked out and every setting configured to your liking - then image the damn thing. I did that about six months ago - and now I just restore the image every so often...that's the best mothd that I've found...
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  • CrBoy
    CrBoy Posts: 580
    edited August 2005
    Polkmaniac wrote:
    Agreed, that's why I typically just use the Windows XP repair tool when I have issues - just replace the files that I need.

    The way to do it, though, is to get your computer running at maximum capacity, everything installed and working flawlessly, everything tweaked out and every setting configured to your liking - then image the damn thing. I did that about six months ago - and now I just restore the image every so often...that's the best mothd that I've found...

    That's a really good idea, however I personally enjoy re-installing Win from scratch... it only takes me 25 minutes (with my comp) to have it up and running...
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited August 2005
    I don't mind installing Windows, it's taking the hour to configure everything that pisses me off. I'm very picky about how everything is set up, as I try to squeeze every bit of performance out of my machine that I can - things like setting a static page file on a separate partition and overclocking my video card are things that I need done, and just don't like going through all those steps every month...
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited August 2005
    I also enjoy reinstalling from scratch. I usually find that half the programs I use regularly have updated versions that I didn't realize, or i find better programs to perform the same task.

    To each his own tho :)
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    There's no way for me to procure one of these Windows XP CDs, is there?

    I just remembered that I think (am pretty sure) I have a (bootleg) copy of XP (and Me and 2000). Is there a reason I'd rather use the version of XP currently on my desktop instead of installing the one that I have on CD (somewhere)?

    Thanks.

    EDIT I mean, that way I'd be able to create a partition to back-up my data, right? What would be the cons of that method?
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • CrBoy
    CrBoy Posts: 580
    edited August 2005
    Polkmaniac wrote:
    I don't mind installing Windows, it's taking the hour to configure everything that pisses me off. I'm very picky about how everything is set up, as I try to squeeze every bit of performance out of my machine that I can - things like setting a static page file on a separate partition and overclocking my video card are things that I need done, and just don't like going through all those steps every month...

    Tweaking the registry and the services certainly takes a lot of time... but I re-install every 3-4 months so I don't mind to do it...
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