[SOLVED] hard drive disappeared - Page 2

tech_no · 09-05-2007, 03:35 PM

I was interested in the Windows Backup utility you mentioned Matt and have been researching it. I have an OEM 2001 version of Windows XP Home, which came pre installed on my Packard Bell computer, behind a hidden partition. This has been removed from my computer and is now on 3 Master CD's. The recovery process is started by a floppy disk. I have read that if you own a Windows XP Home Disk you can find the Valueadd File on it and in there is a MSFT File that contains the NTBackup. Unfortunately my master CD's do not contain such a file, so I have been trying to find a download of it. The only thing I have found is an ehanced add-on for the NTBackup from www.softswift.com/Download.aspx. I don't think this contains the back up software itself. I have searched Microsoft Downloads too, with no luck. Is there anywhere I can obtain this Windows back up utility? I see if you have Windows XP Pro it is installed with the operating programme. Thank you.
Regards tech_no

I have Service Pack 2 installed.

**TheMatt** · 09-05-2007, 03:58 PM

Take a look at this:
http://www.windowsitpro.com/Articles...4413.html?Ad=1

If that doesn't help because you don't have an actual Windows CD, I can e-mail you the program if it comes to that. I do remember it was available for download awhile ago, but I can't seem to find it anymore.

tech_no · 09-06-2007, 03:14 PM

hi again Matt,

Thank you for that link. I found what I was looking for on page 2. The link for downloading the Windows Backup Utility on your computer is:
www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi
I thought some other forum readers might find this helpful. I tried the enhanced windows backup from www.softswift.com. It was the full download, not just the plug in, but was nothing like the original software I have now, so uninstalled that one. The original one is found now in system tools, as it should be. Thank you again for your help Matt and your kind offer of saying you would e-mail this software. I think we can close this one now.
Cheers tech_no

**TheMatt** · 09-06-2007, 05:33 PM

Yep, thats it. You're welcome.

When you restore the backup, remember you will have to reinstall Windows first. Then, first thing you do before you even install updates or drivers, install NTBackup (you might want to put it on a CD) and restore the backup. If you made it of the C: drive and the System State, after you restore it and reboot, your computer will look a lot like it did when you made the backup.

09-05-2007, 03:35 PM	#21 (permalink)
tech_no Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Plymouth in Devon Posts: 173 OS: Windows XP Home with SP3 My System	Re: hard drive disappeared I was interested in the Windows Backup utility you mentioned Matt and have been researching it. I have an OEM 2001 version of Windows XP Home, which came pre installed on my Packard Bell computer, behind a hidden partition. This has been removed from my computer and is now on 3 Master CD's. The recovery process is started by a floppy disk. I have read that if you own a Windows XP Home Disk you can find the Valueadd File on it and in there is a MSFT File that contains the NTBackup. Unfortunately my master CD's do not contain such a file, so I have been trying to find a download of it. The only thing I have found is an ehanced add-on for the NTBackup from www.softswift.com/Download.aspx. I don't think this contains the back up software itself. I have searched Microsoft Downloads too, with no luck. Is there anywhere I can obtain this Windows back up utility? I see if you have Windows XP Pro it is installed with the operating programme. Thank you. Regards tech_no I have Service Pack 2 installed.

09-05-2007, 03:58 PM	#22 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: hard drive disappeared Take a look at this: http://www.windowsitpro.com/Articles...4413.html?Ad=1 If that doesn't help because you don't have an actual Windows CD, I can e-mail you the program if it comes to that. I do remember it was available for download awhile ago, but I can't seem to find it anymore. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

09-06-2007, 03:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
tech_no Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Plymouth in Devon Posts: 173 OS: Windows XP Home with SP3 My System	Re: hard drive disappeared hi again Matt, Thank you for that link. I found what I was looking for on page 2. The link for downloading the Windows Backup Utility on your computer is: www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi I thought some other forum readers might find this helpful. I tried the enhanced windows backup from www.softswift.com. It was the full download, not just the plug in, but was nothing like the original software I have now, so uninstalled that one. The original one is found now in system tools, as it should be. Thank you again for your help Matt and your kind offer of saying you would e-mail this software. I think we can close this one now. Cheers tech_no

09-06-2007, 05:33 PM	#24 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: hard drive disappeared Yep, thats it. You're welcome. When you restore the backup, remember you will have to reinstall Windows first. Then, first thing you do before you even install updates or drivers, install NTBackup (you might want to put it on a CD) and restore the backup. If you made it of the C: drive and the System State, after you restore it and reboot, your computer will look a lot like it did when you made the backup. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides