How to Back Up Windows XP to an External Hard Drive
- 1). Plug the external drive into the computer.
- 2). Click "Start," "Programs," "Accessories," "System Tools" and click "Backup."
- 3). Click "Back up files and settings." Choose "All information on this computer."
- 4). Select the drive letter of the external drive as the location to store your backup and click "Finish."
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