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Hi graham


there is a how to video on this page

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308422/

Regards
guno


--- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Graham <kavemanperth@xxx> wrote:
>
> Can someone advise on how to do this system partition backup?
> 
> 
> -- 
> Cheers
> Graham
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> 
> On 06/02/07, Tomasz Janeczko <groups@xxx> wrote:
> >
> >  Hello,
> >
> > 1. I am not speaking about what number of users actually use this 
feature,
> > but about standard that is set by MS (not me).
> > 2. It is not backing up AB files. It is for backing up system 
partition.
> > You should backup system partition regardless of what software
> > you use - hard disks fail and it is really good idea to have 
backup.
> >
> > As for "config" - we don't talk about config settings. These are 
stored in
> > broker.prefs.
> > In the registry there is only UI-customization (location of 
toolbars and
> > themes) stored. This is non-issue anyway,
> > but if you are really worried you can export
> > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Broker registry key (using RegEdit).
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Tomasz Janeczko
> > amibroker.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > *From:* Michael.S.G. <OzFalconAB@xxx>
> > *To:* amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > *Sent:* Tuesday, February 06, 2007 12:05 AM
> > *Subject:* Re: [amibroker] restore my toolbars after upgrade
> >
> > Hi Tomasz,
> >     I disagree on both those points.
> >
> > UI-customization per WINDOWS user: I'd be surprised if more than 
a handful
> > of your entire userbase uses this functionality.
> >
> > Disk image backup: Seems a little overkill to backup (say) 5k of 
config
> > files.
> > And becomes more of an issue the larger systems/hards disks get. 
(And they
> > are not getting any smaller).
> >
> > I backup critical files once per month OR after any major changes.
> > I only backup user data files, And they all fit nicely on one CD. 
(I'll
> > move to DVD when data is too large for CD)
> > If I had to make disk images every time I did a 
backup...............Thats
> > a problem in itself.
> >     ie. Just how many backups can you archive? Not many. Maybe 
three or
> > four to a dedicated External HD.
> >         Or
> >     "Oh I just muffed my AB Config settings, I'd better restore 
MY ENTIRE
> > HD IMAGE" (This is seriously stupid).
> >
> > ATB
> >     Michael.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Tomasz Janeczko wrote:
> >
> >  Hello,
> >
> > UI-customization according to Microsoft should be per WINDOWS 
user, this
> > is the reason, why UI-config data
> > are stored in HKEY_CURRENT_USER. This is just Windows Standard.
> >
> > As for your reasons - all othe them can be addressed by simple 
tool ->
> > disk image backup program.
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Tomasz Janeczko
> > amibroker.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > *From:* Michael.S.G. <OzFalconAB@xxx>
> > *To:* amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > *Sent:* Monday, February 05, 2007 10:48 PM
> > *Subject:* Re: [amibroker] restore my toolbars after upgrade
> >
> > Tomasz,
> >     Can we please start moving away from storing data in the 
registry. It
> > is an abomination of all things!
> > I realy can't see why config settings can't be stored in "Config 
Files".
> > It is the standard way to store settings.
> >
> > Some reasons why using .cfg files would be better.......
> >
> > *Backup*: You can backup config files.
> > *Corruption*: Registry files often get corrupted. (Often if this 
happens a
> > windows reinstall is required - Either way you loose those 
settings)
> > *Multiple use*: If config files are kept in a per install basis, 
Then
> > multiple installs can each have their OWN config settings.
> > *Restore*: If you find you have muffed your settings, you can 
restore your
> > configs with greater ease.
> > *Downgrade*: If you wish to downgrade (ie from Beta version that 
changes
> > config settings) back to a Final release version.
> > *Crash/Replace Hardware*: You want to be able to just restore 
your AB
> > directory and know everything is how it was.
> > *Peace of mind*: As above. When ALL settings are in config files -
 You
> > know when you backup, You have EVERYTHING!
> >
> > Im sure there are other reasons. But of the top of my head those 
Seven are
> > pretty good reasons in themselves.
> >
> > Kind Regards
> >     Michael.
> >
> >
> > Tomasz Janeczko wrote:
> >
> >  Toolbars are stored in registry. However due to changes
> > (for example Portfolio Manager button removed ) - you can not 
have them
> > "exactly"
> > the same.
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Tomasz Janeczko
> > amibroker.com
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Yuki Taga" <yukitaga@xxx <yukitaga%40tkh.att.ne.jp>>
> > To: <amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <amibroker%40yahoogroups.com>>
> > Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 10:04 AM
> > Subject: [amibroker] restore my toolbars after upgrade
> >
> > > What file do I need to restore from my backups to put my main
> > > toolbars *exactly* as they were before the upgrade, or is this
> > > impossible?
> > >
> > > Yuki
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Please note that this group is for discussion between users 
only.
> > >
> > > To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail directly to
> > > SUPPORT {at} amibroker.com
> > >
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DEVLOG:
> > > http://www.amibroker.com/devlog/
> > >
> > > For other support material please check also:
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> > >
> > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > __.
> >
> >
> >  
> >
>



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