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Backup
Windows
Windows XP includes its own backup program, although you may need to do some digging
to find it. You can also take your pick of third-party programs (listed at the end
of this column) that add bells and whistles you won't find in the basic Windows
XP Backup utility.
Recovery Console
Because the Recovery Console is quite powerful, it is recommended for use only by
advanced users or administrators. The Windows Recovery Console is designed to help
you recover when your computer does not start properly or does not start at all.
Repair Disk Errors
In addition to running Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter to optimize the performance
of your computer, you can check the integrity of the files stored on your hard disk
by running the Error Checking utility.
Disk Defragmenter
Disk fragmentation slows the overall performance of your system. When files are
fragmented, the computer must search the hard disk when the file is opened to piece
it back together. The response time can be significantly longer.
Backup
Windows XP
Windows XP includes its own backup program, although you may need to do some digging
to find it. You can also take your pick of third-party programs (listed at the end
of this column) that add bells and whistles you won't find in the basic Windows
XP Backup utility.
Detect and
Repair Disk Errors
In addition to running Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter to optimize the performance
of your computer, you can check the integrity of the files stored on your hard disk
by running the Error Checking utility.
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