computer stuff

[Terry H]

The hd on my old computer is dying, slowly and painfully so far so I am backing up stuff so when I get new unit I will not have to start from scratch. So far I have most of my personal files and pictures on cd, now I need to save email addys from AOL, and favorites from internet explorer. How do I find these, and what else should I try and save? Thanks, Chief

 

[Xcusme]

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From AOL FAQ:<br />In AOL 6.0 or higher, your Address Book is stored on your AOL account. This feature is similar to your Buddy List, which is located on your AOL account and not your computer. With this added feature, you no longer need to save or backup your Address Book. Even if your computer system crashes, all your Address Book information will be available once you sign on to AOL.<br /><br />MIE bookmark backup: (just one of many such sites)<br /> MIE Bookmark Backup

 

[Terry H]

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Thanks, now hows about the favorites on my Internet Explorer? I have hundreds of links that would be tough to compile again. Chief

 

[Terry H]

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Xcusme, I guess I didn't get the last line you wrote...I'm a computer dummy and I avn't even read the book. Chief

 

[BoatBuoy]

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Chief,<br /> With XP, IE favorites are stored in c:\documents and settings\ yourprofile \Favorites

 

[Solittle]

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I got a great program for just what you are faced with. Take a look - - Acronis TrueImage 8.0:<br /><br /> http://www.acronis.com/

 

[Xcusme]

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Chief,<br />Sorry I didn't elaborate more, I had to type and run. You didn't mention what version of MIE (Microsoft Internet Explorer) you were running or what OS (Operating System) version.<br /><br />BoatBuoy shows the common link to the Favorites folder for XP. The entries in that folder are usually just links to web pages/sites. You'll want to copy the folder to someplace safe (A: drive) and then copy the folder back to your new hard drive.<br /><br />SoLittle posted a program link that will backup your whole hard drive (make an image of it). This image can then be copied back to your new hard drive and you won't have to change (or backup) anything. Another program that will do the same thing is Norton Ghost. There are many such utilities out there to accomplish the same task.

 

[Terry H]

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I am running win98 and MIE6. Thanks, I'm hoping this thing will hold up till this weekend when I can get to it. Any other tips will be appreciated. Chief

 

[Xcusme]

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If you get a chance, make yourself a Win98 boot floppy (as a precaution). This floppy will be used to fdisk (partition) your new hard drive. Most retail hard drives come with a floppy/cd to setup the hard drive as well. If your computer has a "restore CD", it will re-install the OS onto your new hard drive. You will then need to copy your backup data files back into Windows afterwards too.

 

[jimalsk]

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Goto www.kim mamando.com she will explain it.It's a great site for just this kind of questions.

 

[jimalsk]

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My bad that's www.kimkamando.com

 

[jimalsk]

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wronf again www.kamando.com

 

[jimalsk]

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It's 5am and I've only had one cup of coffee

 

[Terry H]

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Thanks guys, I'm gonna buy a new computer, with XP. Some more questions, since I'm going new machine and operating system should I get the business edition or the home edition of XP. Can I get the basic machine with cd/r and swap it out for my existing cd/r/w. How about the 3.5 floppy, can just add the one from my existing machine? Chief

 

[Xcusme]

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I personally would pop for the full version of XP. The home version is a cripple in my opinion.<br />As for swapping cdrom's and floppy drives, sure no problem. <br />Remember to set the jumpers on the rear of your cdrw, the same as the original cdrom.