Free Backup utility in XP

Do you know that Windows XP provides a backup utility that will help you backup your information? Few people know of the hidden program. By default, this will be installed in the Windows XP Professional.

However, I understand that for Windows XP Home, it will not be installed by default. It will be in the XP Home CD though. You'll have to search for it. I think that there is a ntbackup.msi in the CD. This I cannot confirm because I'm running Windows XP Professional. There is a Microsoft KB article here that shows you where to get the file.

Basically, this utility is called ntbackup. It helps you backup your information directly to a file, or to a recordable CD/DVD. You are also able to do scheduling of backup jobs, if needed. This has the bare basics of backup, which I think is sufficient for a normal user.

To run the application, do the following:

1. Goto Start > Run
2. Type: ntbackup
   

That's all to it. If you feel adventurous, use the Advanced mode. Otherwise, just follow the wizard.