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Bungleau · 06-15-2007, 09:03 AM

I'll agree with ZFR. I picked up a 320GB external hard drive and backed up the important stuff there.

'Course, I waited to do that until my machine blue-screened on me a couple of times, couldn't find the OS, and wouldn't boot...

It does help to keep the important data in one spot... I've got a personal documents folder (not My Documents, one *I* control) and an install folder. All installation source (downloads, etc.) goes into the install folder and gets run from there... very handy having it all in one spot.

06-15-2007, 09:03 AM	#4
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	I'll agree with ZFR. I picked up a 320GB external hard drive and backed up the important stuff there. 'Course, I waited to do that until my machine blue-screened on me a couple of times, couldn't find the OS, and wouldn't boot... It does help to keep the important data in one spot... I've got a personal documents folder (not My Documents, one I control) and an install folder. All installation source (downloads, etc.) goes into the install folder and gets run from there... very handy having it all in one spot. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.