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If he's using windows just setup the windows back up to an external 1Tb drive connected to the pc that you can pick up for about $49.00-$89.00 at best buy or any electronics store. You can set it up to run automatically with the windows task scheduler. No fuss and he doesn't have to do anything except keep the computer turned on during the scheduled back up window that you specify in the task scheduler.
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If he's using windows just setup the windows back up to an external 1Tb drive connected to the pc that you can pick up for about $49.00-$89.00 at best buy or any electronics store. You can set it up to run automatically with the windows task scheduler. No fuss and he doesn't have to do anything except keep the computer turned on during the scheduled back up window that you specify in the task scheduler.

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I need an alternative if he has XPHome and can't find the system CD.
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I need an alternative if he has XPHome and can't find the system CD.

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Awesome. &nbsp;Points awarded for creativity.
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Awesome.  Points awarded for creativity.

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I am looking for simple backup software that a 72-year old could run. &nbsp;This person refuses to have an internet connection and could not handle Acronis or any big popular package.<br />
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I am willing to write a batch file and make a shortcut to it.<br />
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Suggestions anyone?
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I am looking for simple backup software that a 72-year old could run.  This person refuses to have an internet connection and could not handle Acronis or any big popular package.

I am willing to write a batch file and make a shortcut to it.

Suggestions anyone?

Backup for fellow who refuses to have an internet connection

The term "Backup" means the methods and processes involved to copy computer data (system data as well as application data) to media other than the ones where the data originally live (disk, tape, optical, cloud). "Restore" in turn means the methods and processes involved in data recovery, i. e., bringing back copied computer data to their original location. Backup/Restore primarily serves as a means of protection against data loss, be it due to disaster, corruption or sabotage. It can also be used for recovering data from an earlier point in time and even for cloning machines or applications. There is a wide variety of backup/restore software available, from expensive commercial products to free or open source tools.

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