How to backup XP

Discussion in 'Windows XP Installation and Setup' started by eatup, Jan 17, 2015.

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    For a given machine, how do I backup XP so that it works on any HDD and any partition on a subsequent restore using "crude" methods?

    Can I do it by noting the drive's uniqueID and copying all files with an archiver, such as WinRAR that also includes hidden and system files? To later restore the image, do I simly reassign the uniqueID to match the original? How about if I were to restore to partition 3 while the original was installed on partition 2. Would reassigning partition drive letter work?
     
    eatup, Jan 17, 2015
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