I want to back up files and programs to an external 500 GB external hard drive with USB 2.0 connection. How can I do this?

original title: Windows XP USB 2.0 HD backup

I have a Dell Dimension 8100 2002 with 80 GB C and 200 GB drive F drive.  I want to back up files and programs to an external 500 GB external hard drive with USB 2.0 connection.  How can I do this?  Do I need special software to do this?  I have Windows XP Home Edition.  If I need additional software, what software recommend you?  Now I have My Documents, my pictures, etc. on F: and programs on C: any help and suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you, Bob Morrow

You have a few choices.  You can buy a 3rd party program to backup such as Acronis True Image or Norton Ghostor you can install the program NTBackup comes with XP Home, but is not installed by default:

'How to install backup from the CD-ROM in Windows XP Home Edition'
  <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/302894 >

HTH,
JW

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