SyncBack

I want to backup my data I'm running Vista Home Premium and for the life of me I cannot find my Documents and Settings folder to backup. and I'm not sure what other folders I need to backup.

 

Drop a "back \ slash" into your runbox. Cobian, Karen's .... other popular, proven utilities.
Nvrmnd if you've got the room and would prefer to restore (quicker) versus reinstall.

http://lifehacker.com/software/geek...omatically-back-up-your-hard-drive-147855.php

http://learn.quinnipiac.edu/at/atdocs/tut/syncback/syncback.html

*PS - Keep'in a clean garage'll give ya peace-O-mind when it's time to move.

 

Hello GlobalForce, I am trying to backup to a external hard drive. If I create a CD will that let me find my Documents and Settings folder? I've looked every where and I cannot locate the folder?

 

sometime the "documents and settings" folder is hidden. You need to go to the control panel/folder options/view/and check the box that says show hidden files and folders.

This will get your folder to show up.

 

What JJ suggested - http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial62.html#vista

Show all, visual - http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial130.html

 

Guys I don't have a clue where my Documents and Settings are at. I opened view hidden files, look at the video on bleeping computer, I opened every folder that I thought it might be in but no go. I no its on this computer because when I run a Dr. Web Cure-it scan I can see that it is scanning the folder. Man I don't where it is.

 

See:
4sysops.com/archives/documents-and-settings-in-vista/

They give an overview, and basically repeat what the other posters have been saying.
But they add a little context.

 

Thank You so much, ahriman for your help. It was driving me crazy trying to find that folder. Again Thanks RSpanky