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Managing hard drive space
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Backing up files
Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for new
files on the hard drive. It also protects you from losing important information
if the hard drive fails or you accidentally delete files.
You should back up your files regularly to a writable CD or DVD (if you have
a recordable drive) or to diskettes. Use a backup device, such as a recordable
drive or Zip drive, to do a complete hard drive backup. For more information,
see “Using a recordable drive” on page 101. If you do not have a high-capacity
backup device and you want to purchase one, you can contact Gateway’s
Add-on Sales department or visit the Accessories Store at
accessories.gateway.com .
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
The Scheduled Task Wizard lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as
running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking.
Help and
Support
For more information about backing up files in
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword saving files in the HelpSpot Search box
, then click the arrow.