While my real backup is on some DVDRWs, the quick copy is to some USB drive and off to a network server.
Sounds like a good plan but be aware it's only a copy and while a good idea falls a little short to be called backup.
Bob
I'm going to be getting an HP computer shortly and I plan to build it. So, right now I am trying to decide what I need.
I'm considering getting the 160gb portable hard drive. Currently, I just back my files up about once a month or so on CD. But, I think the hard drive would be nice so that I can back up the system every night and then also use a CD to have a back up of the back up in case the HD decides not to work.
How do these hard drives work? For example, if I save my computer tonight and tomorrow, but I accidently save over one of my files on Wednesday, if I save my computer again on Wednesday, will it just write over everything that is currently there.
Is this going to be a benefit to me, or is it really not worth the extra $150? Also, if I would upgrade to win XP pro instead of home, should I still get the portable HD, or would the backup work just as good?
THanks so much!

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