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  1. #1


    Dell Boy Guest

    Vista File Backup - Backup Files From A Share Regardless Of Locati

    I've got a question regarding Vista's built-in file backup. Will it backup
    files from a shared folder regardless of it's location on the computer,
    i.e.even if the the share is not located in the Public folder?



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  2. #2


    Erwin Moller Guest

    Re: Vista File Backup - Backup Files From A Share Regardless Of Locati

    Dell Boy wrote:

    > I've got a question regarding Vista's built-in file backup. Will it backup
    > files from a shared folder regardless of it's location on the computer,
    > i.e.even if the the share is not located in the Public folder?
    Hi Dell Boy,

    Why don't you simply try?

    1) Make a back-up
    2) Add something to your shared location
    3) Make a back-up
    4) Inspect the back-up.

    You can simply walk in the backup folder and find the files Vista cared
    to store.

    Regards,
    Erwin Moller

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    Dell Boy Guest

    Re: Vista File Backup - Backup Files From A Share Regardless Of Lo

    Thanks for your reply Erwin.

    The honest answer is that I was interested to know whether anyone knew the
    answer to this question because I'm trying to work out the best backup
    strategy for someone but I don't have a lot of time to try things out at the
    moment.


    "Erwin Moller" wrote:

    > Dell Boy wrote:

    > > I've got a question regarding Vista's built-in file backup. Will it backup
    > > files from a shared folder regardless of it's location on the computer,
    > > i.e.even if the the share is not located in the Public folder?
    >
    > Hi Dell Boy,
    >
    > Why don't you simply try?
    >
    > 1) Make a back-up
    > 2) Add something to your shared location
    > 3) Make a back-up
    > 4) Inspect the back-up.
    >
    > You can simply walk in the backup folder and find the files Vista cared
    > to store.
    >
    > Regards,
    > Erwin Moller
    >

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  4. #4


    KickinChicken Guest

    Re: Vista File Backup - Backup Files From A Share Regardless Of Lo

    haha
    this ng is full of "computer tech's" who charge money to help ppl with
    computers, then just come here looking for answers.
    But I really laugh at any nut willing to pay for computer service since the
    advent of Google.
    Need to remove your kidney, just Google it!

    And before some nerd replies they can "build" a computer...so can any child
    experienced with Lego's.

    "Dell Boy" <Dell Boy@xxxxxxam> wrote in message
    news:F949D8A1-0ED1-4C8B-A285-462A55CA0610@xxxxxx

    > Thanks for your reply Erwin.
    >
    > The honest answer is that I was interested to know whether anyone knew the
    > answer to this question because I'm trying to work out the best backup
    > strategy for someone but I don't have a lot of time to try things out at
    > the
    > moment.
    >
    >
    > "Erwin Moller" wrote:
    >

    >> Dell Boy wrote:

    >> > I've got a question regarding Vista's built-in file backup. Will it
    >> > backup
    >> > files from a shared folder regardless of it's location on the computer,
    >> > i.e.even if the the share is not located in the Public folder?
    >>
    >> Hi Dell Boy,
    >>
    >> Why don't you simply try?
    >>
    >> 1) Make a back-up
    >> 2) Add something to your shared location
    >> 3) Make a back-up
    >> 4) Inspect the back-up.
    >>
    >> You can simply walk in the backup folder and find the files Vista cared
    >> to store.
    >>
    >> Regards,
    >> Erwin Moller
    >>

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  5. #5


    NotMe Guest

    Re: Vista File Backup - Backup Files From A Share Regardless Of Lo

    I was building radios by the time I was 10. Soldering them together &
    getting the wiring right was a challenge.
    It was natural to build computers even when the components had to be
    soldered together.
    Modern computers require very little of the hardware savy that was initially
    required.
    Being a software guru is much more important today, IMHO.
    But what do I know? <puts away Legos> LOL

    --
    A Professional Amateur...If anyone knew it all, none of would be here!
    CarGodZeroOne@xxxxxx
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    "KickinChicken" <KickinChicken@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:ujh5luM9HHA.3548@xxxxxx

    > haha
    > this ng is full of "computer tech's" who charge money to help ppl with
    > computers, then just come here looking for answers.
    > But I really laugh at any nut willing to pay for computer service since
    > the advent of Google.
    > Need to remove your kidney, just Google it!
    >
    > And before some nerd replies they can "build" a computer...so can any
    > child experienced with Lego's.


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    Ken Zhao [MSFT] Guest

    RE: Vista File Backup - Backup Files From A Share Regardless Of Locati

    Hello,

    Thank you for using newsgroup!

    Based on my knowledge, the built-in File Backup will let you backup file to
    local disk, CD, DVD or a shared network folder.

    Thanks & Regards,

    Ken Zhao

    Microsoft Online Support
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    Eduardo Laureano [MSFT] Guest

    Re: Vista File Backup - Backup Files From A Share Regardless Of Locati

    The file backup in Windows Vista is category based across entire volumes.
    E.g. if you choose to back up pictures on C:, it will back all the pictures
    on that volume in all locations, expect system only locations, such as
    %windir%

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    "Dell Boy" <Dell Boy@xxxxxxam> wrote in message
    news:3E977D80-3F6A-4F10-8996-7C8B35A95A04@xxxxxx

    > I've got a question regarding Vista's built-in file backup. Will it backup
    > files from a shared folder regardless of it's location on the computer,
    > i.e.even if the the share is not located in the Public folder?

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    Dell Boy Guest

    Re: Vista File Backup - Backup Files From A Share Regardless Of Lo

    Thanks Ken & Eduardo for replying, Eduardo's reply gives me all the
    information I need and closes this one.

    "Eduardo Laureano [MSFT]" wrote:

    > The file backup in Windows Vista is category based across entire volumes.
    > E.g. if you choose to back up pictures on C:, it will back all the pictures
    > on that volume in all locations, expect system only locations, such as
    > %windir%
    >
    > --
    > Eduardo
    > --
    > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
    > --
    >
    >
    > "Dell Boy" <Dell Boy@xxxxxxam> wrote in message
    > news:3E977D80-3F6A-4F10-8996-7C8B35A95A04@xxxxxx

    > > I've got a question regarding Vista's built-in file backup. Will it backup
    > > files from a shared folder regardless of it's location on the computer,
    > > i.e.even if the the share is not located in the Public folder?
    >

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    Ken Zhao [MSFT] Guest

    Re: Vista File Backup - Backup Files From A Share Regardless Of Lo

    Hello,

    Glad to hear Eduardo's info is helpful. Thanks Eduardo!

    Thanks & Regards,

    Ken Zhao

    Microsoft Online Support
    Microsoft Global Technical Support Center

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    | Thanks Ken & Eduardo for replying, Eduardo's reply gives me all the
    | information I need and closes this one.
    |
    | "Eduardo Laureano [MSFT]" wrote:
    |
    | > The file backup in Windows Vista is category based across entire
    volumes.
    | > E.g. if you choose to back up pictures on C:, it will back all the
    pictures
    | > on that volume in all locations, expect system only locations, such as
    | > %windir%
    | >
    | > --
    | > Eduardo
    | > --
    | > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
    rights.
    | > --
    | >
    | >
    | > "Dell Boy" <Dell Boy@xxxxxxam> wrote in message
    | > news:3E977D80-3F6A-4F10-8996-7C8B35A95A04@xxxxxx
    | > > I've got a question regarding Vista's built-in file backup. Will it
    backup
    | > > files from a shared folder regardless of it's location on the
    computer,
    | > > i.e.even if the the share is not located in the Public folder?
    | >
    |


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