Almost all of the current Windows operating systems come with the Windows backup utility preinstalled. Windows XP Home does not come with this handy utility. Ntbackup is used to backup files and folders from your computer to tape or hard disk. You can schedule backups to be run automatically at specified times or it can be run manually. It is most commonly accessed by clicking on Start, then Run and typing in ntbackup and clicking ok.
It is possible to install ntbackup on a Windows XP Home computer by doing the following:
- Place your Windows XP Home CD in your drive.
- Open a Windows Explorer window or double click My Computer.
- Browse to the ValueAdd\Msft folder and find the ntbackup.msi file.
- Double click it to install it to your computer.
If you do not have access to a Windows XP CD you can click here to download the ntbackup.msi installation file.
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