Backup from safe mode?

"Deb" wrote in message
...

I know I know - always back up your data because your
computor will fail at some time BUT, now I've got myself
into a corner is there a way out? I'm running Windows 98
SE and can only start it in safe mode at the moment. I
think the simplest solution is to re-install windows and
the other programmes I wish to use on the pc. But I have
not kept up to date with my back ups. I can create a
backup file but, becuse of its size (113 MB - lots of
pictures) can't use the floppy drive to archive it. I had
hoped to use the USB connection to hook up a backup
device - but I see from other posts this isn't possible.

Safe Mode loads no drivers so your CD drives and
USB ports are unavailable.
Considering prices etc., it is nowadays a practical
solution to get a second hard drive and copy to that
everything you want to back up. This can all be
done in Safe Mode.
Web site www.xxcopy.com has reliable advice
on the quick-and-dirty method of swapping
between two hard drives.

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

I know I know - always back up your data because your
computor will fail at some time BUT, now I've got myself
into a corner is there a way out? I'm running Windows 98
SE and can only start it in safe mode at the moment. I
think the simplest solution is to re-install windows and
the other programmes I wish to use on the pc. But I have
not kept up to date with my back ups. I can create a
backup file but, becuse of its size (113 MB - lots of
pictures) can't use the floppy drive to archive it. I had
hoped to use the USB connection to hook up a backup
device - but I see from other posts this isn't possible.
Does anyone have any (positive!) suggestions?

Many thanks

Deb

Thanks Don - I'll go and search through the site you
suggest

Deb

-----Original Message-----
"Deb" wrote in
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I know I know - always back up your data because your
computor will fail at some time BUT, now I've got myself
into a corner is there a way out? I'm running Windows
98
SE and can only start it in safe mode at the moment. I
think the simplest solution is to re-install windows and
the other programmes I wish to use on the pc. But I
have
not kept up to date with my back ups. I can create a
backup file but, becuse of its size (113 MB - lots of
pictures) can't use the floppy drive to archive it. I
had
hoped to use the USB connection to hook up a backup
device - but I see from other posts this isn't possible.

Safe Mode loads no drivers so your CD drives and
USB ports are unavailable.
Considering prices etc., it is nowadays a practical
solution to get a second hard drive and copy to that
everything you want to back up. This can all be
done in Safe Mode.
Web site www.xxcopy.com has reliable advice
on the quick-and-dirty method of swapping
between two hard drives.

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)


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A second drive is a good idea regardless; however, maybe you ought to try
solving the problem as well. The first two articles do not apply unless the
PC itself starts in safe mode.

Windows 98 or Windows 95 Defaults to Safe Mode
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=143283

The Computer Always Starts in Safe Mode
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306615

How to Perform Clean-Boot Troubleshooting for Windows 98
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=192926


--
Regards

Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
Knowledge Base Info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo

"Deb" wrote in message
...
I know I know - always back up your data because your
computor will fail at some time BUT, now I've got myself
into a corner is there a way out? I'm running Windows 98
SE and can only start it in safe mode at the moment. I
think the simplest solution is to re-install windows and
the other programmes I wish to use on the pc. But I have
not kept up to date with my back ups. I can create a
backup file but, becuse of its size (113 MB - lots of
pictures) can't use the floppy drive to archive it. I had
hoped to use the USB connection to hook up a backup
device - but I see from other posts this isn't possible.
Does anyone have any (positive!) suggestions?

Many thanks

Deb

Thanks Ron

I'll explore further

Deb

-----Original Message-----
A second drive is a good idea regardless; however, maybe
you ought to try
solving the problem as well. The first two articles do
not apply unless the
PC itself starts in safe mode.

Windows 98 or Windows 95 Defaults to Safe Mode
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=143283

The Computer Always Starts in Safe Mode
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306615

How to Perform Clean-Boot Troubleshooting for Windows 98
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=192926


--
Regards

Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
Knowledge Base Info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo

"Deb" wrote in
message
...
I know I know - always back up your data because your
computor will fail at some time BUT, now I've got myself
into a corner is there a way out? I'm running Windows
98
SE and can only start it in safe mode at the moment. I
think the simplest solution is to re-install windows and
the other programmes I wish to use on the pc. But I
have
not kept up to date with my back ups. I can create a
backup file but, becuse of its size (113 MB - lots of
pictures) can't use the floppy drive to archive it. I
had
hoped to use the USB connection to hook up a backup
device - but I see from other posts this isn't possible.
Does anyone have any (positive!) suggestions?

Many thanks

Deb


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