[Ham-Computers] info on backing up files

[Colburn]

I understand from Linux users that for some goofy reason Compaq doesn't
include the drivers and backup software on the Rescue disk ... duh!

If you aggravate them enough they should send you the two cds that
include that stuff.

I suspect they want you to do the backup so you preserve those files
(hopefully not damaged by the attack) and then use them (and certain
other customized apps) during the  "restore" process.

Have fun ... doc

On Fri, 2003-08-29 at 12:41, refmon wrote:
> Hi Group,
> 
> I'm interested in this thread because it sounds similar to my issue with a
> Compaq Laptop.  I lost my DVD ROM due, apparantly, to a corrupt file
> associated with it.  The DVD checks as "operating properly" in MY COMPUTER,
> but won't read CD or DVD ROMS.  The usual uninstall/reinstall, etc stuff
> doesn't help.  First, Compaq doesn't respond, so 've gone to the service
> people where I bought the Laptop.
> 
> I have no idea what is actually wrong at this point.
> 
> I'm told I'll have to back up my entire drive and "restore" (a Compaq term,
> the system.  Not only does this sound rediculous for reasons of plain
> idiocy, but for reasons discussed in the thread on "backing up files".
> 
> Anybody have a better or different idea?  This is a Compaq Presario, 1830.
> 
> I've already learned to never buy one of these PC's with the "vendor
> improved" OS and customized this and that.
> 
> thanks
> 
> John Collins
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