Imedia 5061 023421120165 O/S Windows XP2

I want to make a backup. I understand that XP backup utility is available, but has to be manually installed from the original XP install disk.

Mine came with the PC(OEM)

However I do have the Microsoft XP2 Service pack Disk which I have been told I could use.

When I insert this the only option I can see is INSTALL I don't want to reinstall only the file E:\VALUEADD\NTBACK UP.

My question is, if I click on INSTALL will it give me an option to browse for the file I need to install?

My thanks in advance.

ntbackup should be installed by default

Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Backup

or

start -> run -> ntbackup

Unfortunately it is not installed by default with XP. MS are using the NT backup program but with enhancements, XP users have to manually install it.

I am loathe to press INSTALL on my XP2 CD incase it does not give an option to browse for the file I want.

Many thanks for your reply Chilifrei64.

I hope someone out there may know the answer.

Ron.

Just close the autorun window (click on X top right), then use Windows explorer to browse the CD to get the file you want.

This must be home edition then. MS omits this from XP home but is default on Pro installations.

Insert the XP Home CD-ROM.

Navigate to the VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP folder.

Double-click the ntbackup.msi file to install NTBackup.

This must be home edition then. MS omits this from XP home but is default on Pro installations.

Very many thanks JRosenfeld and of course Chilifrei64.

You are right I should have said Home Edition.

I will try your advise later today, have got to go out to meet friends, so don't want to rush things.

I am very grateful to you both for your help. Will keep you posted on progress.

Many thanks.

Ron.