how to backup program settings?

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Apr 9, 2008, 10:46 PM

In windows XP they had a simpler system files and settings backup program. Vista has a good one, but its only for files. I have finally somehow got my media streaming working and do not ever want to lose these damn settings. How can i back it up without installing any software packages or buying something like norton ghost? XP let me back up just my settings, made life easier.

IvanV · Apr 10, 2008, 12:41 AM

If you won't buy Ghost, you may want to try DriveImage XML which is free. I must admit that I haven't tried it myself yet, but I've read positive reviews and, as they say, while it doesn't have some advanced capabilities, it will make an image of your drive and later be able to restore it. Also, Windows Vista help says: "Windows Complete PC Backup creates a backup image, which contains copies of your programs, system settings, and files."

MitchRapp · Apr 10, 2008, 05:18 AM

google --> Hiren's Boot CD

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Apr 10, 2008, 08:42 AM

hiren's boot cd had so many program... i just really care for currently installed program settings. not for its files really. honestly, if it just could be for my windows media player and network, thats all good as well

MitchRapp · Apr 10, 2008, 11:17 PM

backup your user profile (c:\Users\)

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Apr 11, 2008, 04:10 AM

hmm really? thanks

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IvanV HH Assassin Guild Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,654 Rep Power: 280 System Specs	If you won't buy Ghost, you may want to try DriveImage XML which is free. I must admit that I haven't tried it myself yet, but I've read positive reviews and, as they say, while it doesn't have some advanced capabilities, it will make an image of your drive and later be able to restore it. Also, Windows Vista help says: "Windows Complete PC Backup creates a backup image, which contains copies of your programs, system settings, and files." __________________ Our Folding@home stats:

Apr 10, 2008, 08:42 AM	Thread Starter #4
BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,706 Rep Power: 105 System Specs	hiren's boot cd had so many program... i just really care for currently installed program settings. not for its files really. honestly, if it just could be for my windows media player and network, thats all good as well __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard

Apr 11, 2008, 04:10 AM	Thread Starter #6
BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,706 Rep Power: 105 System Specs	hmm really? thanks __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard

Apr 10, 2008, 05:18 AM	#3
MitchRapp a.k.a. pepiman Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 998 Rep Power: 49 System Specs	google --> Hiren's Boot CD

Apr 10, 2008, 11:17 PM	#5
MitchRapp a.k.a. pepiman Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 998 Rep Power: 49 System Specs	backup your user profile (c:\Users\)