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Unable to create ASR backup

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by HaigP, 2005/06/10.

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  1. 2005/06/10
    HaigP

    HaigP Inactive Thread Starter

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    Expecting to create ASR backup only on a 3.5 inch floppy, but it attempts to store entire system. Doing the following:

    Accessories, System Tools, Backup, Advanced Mode, Tools menu, ASR Wizard.

    Any advice will be appreciated!
     
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    surferdude2

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    That's not at all surprising since ASR stands for Automatic System Restore and by nature must contain all of the data on your boot drive. Typically you will want to store it on a partition other than the C: and preferrably on a separate drive. You'll probably need a couple of gigs for it. Not floppy possible for sure. ;)
     
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    PeteC

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    And the rest :D My ASR backup is 19GB and resides on a dedicated partition on another physical hard drive - there is no personal data on my C: drive, just programs and the OS.

    Basically ASR makes an image of your boot drive (generally C:\) and also creates a floppy containing reference data.

    ASR is started by booting from the install CD and selecting ASR. The process formats the drive or partition on which Windows is loaded - hence the ASR backup must be stored elsewhere - reinstalls Windows and then reinstalls all programs and settings. A bit scary the first time around, but it works well and has 'saved my bacon' on a couple of occasions.

    It is important to maintain an up to date ASR backup - only the data in that back up is restored as the drive is formatted.

    How to Set up and Use Automated System Recovery in Windows XP
     
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