[Ham-Computers] Backing up System Drive

[Ron Youvan]

< Specifically, my PC's are all set up with drive C: containing only the XP OS and 
application
programs and drive E: (a non-system drive) for Folders/Files only. When drive C: goes 
defective
it can be replaced in several minutes but the re-loading of the OS and applications can take
several hours.

   My question is if drive C: could be totally backed up on drive E: thus allowing a quick 
restore for a failed drive C.
There is ample storage available on E: but does the fact of it being a non-system disk 
prevent this? >

   My limited understanding of M$ systems (I do not use or study it at home) says you 
can't copy a running copy of winders, (to E:) but special programs can.
So you can use "Ghost" or similar programs to make copies (on DVD-R/RWs or hard drives)
ready to be "restored" on to a new "C:" drives.

   With skill you can make a custom install DVD with winders and your desired applications 
on it as IT departments of big companies do.
-- 
    Ron  KA4INM - Please pay your taxes promptly our
                  illegal aliens need the free benefits!