Guest Bazzer Smith Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it said some files were being used. How can I get round this? Boot up in safe mode?
Guest Bazzer Smith Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? Well Gary S. Terhune, this idot has just copied across aome files I could not access in windowsXP, so....I am pretty sure I will be able to copy across *every* windowsXP file. (I will do that later) Whats more this fool thinks he will be able to copy them all back as well. I didn't use the thing in the link I posted earlier either, it was much easier than that :O) So that will do for me as a backup. Yours, The Foolish Idiot. "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message news:OPdEmCx4IHA.776@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Worse than an idiot, you're a fool. > > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://grystmill.com > > "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message > news:A9Bdk.5242$xs1.4895@newsfe28.ams2... >> They cost about £20. >> I won't pay that for a simple thing like copying a drive. >> Should the worst come to the worst I will write a program >> to do it myself!! (or at least try!!). >> Actually "I have cunning plan"! >> >> >> "sgopus" <sgopus@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:92959EA6-589D-4A8F-9E9F-88898EC2D660@microsoft.com... >>> quit trying to cut corners and et a decent backup software program, they >>> are >>> not that expensive >>> >>> "Bazzer Smith" wrote: >>> >>>> I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it >>>> said some files were being used. >>>> How can I get round this? >>>> Boot up in safe mode? >>>> >>>> >>>> >> >> > >
Guest LVTravel Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? Even booting in safe mode won't help if you are trying to back up system files as they will always be in use. You should not back up program files or the OS using the drag and drop method or even using a copy program like XCopy as the OS and programs are generally useless (in other words, they won't reinstall properly) when backed up that way. If you are trying to back up the system and the programs you should image the drive using a program like Acronis True Image or the like. To do a drag and drop backup of data files, you need to make sure that there is no program using any of the files. "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message news:fPydk.236661$NN3.80502@newsfe08.ams2... >I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it > said some files were being used. > How can I get round this? > Boot up in safe mode? > >
Guest sgopus Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 RE: Cannot copy files in use? quit trying to cut corners and et a decent backup software program, they are not that expensive "Bazzer Smith" wrote: > I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it > said some files were being used. > How can I get round this? > Boot up in safe mode? > > >
Guest Bazzer Smith Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? "LVTravel" <noone@nothere.com> wrote in message news:uC%238%23Hw4IHA.4988@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Even booting in safe mode won't help if you are trying to back up system > files as they will always be in use. You should not back up program files > or the OS using the drag and drop method or even using a copy program like > XCopy as the OS and programs are generally useless (in other words, they > won't reinstall properly) when backed up that way. If you are trying to > back up the system and the programs you should image the drive using a > program like Acronis True Image or the like. > > To do a drag and drop backup of data files, you need to make sure that > there is no program using any of the files. Well the operating system will be using some of the files. I know I could do this in wiindows98 because I used that method to clone my main drive to my backup drive. No expensive software required. > > > "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message > news:fPydk.236661$NN3.80502@newsfe08.ams2... >>I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it >> said some files were being used. >> How can I get round this? >> Boot up in safe mode? >> >> > >
Guest Bazzer Smith Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? They cost about £20. I won't pay that for a simple thing like copying a drive. Should the worst come to the worst I will write a program to do it myself!! (or at least try!!). Actually "I have cunning plan"! "sgopus" <sgopus@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:92959EA6-589D-4A8F-9E9F-88898EC2D660@microsoft.com... > quit trying to cut corners and et a decent backup software program, they > are > not that expensive > > "Bazzer Smith" wrote: > >> I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it >> said some files were being used. >> How can I get round this? >> Boot up in safe mode? >> >> >>
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? Then you're an idiot for upgrading to Windows XP. Windows XP isn't remotely similar to Win98. Nobody told you? -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message news:aLAdk.5236$xs1.1169@newsfe28.ams2... > > "LVTravel" <noone@nothere.com> wrote in message > news:uC%238%23Hw4IHA.4988@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> Even booting in safe mode won't help if you are trying to back up system >> files as they will always be in use. You should not back up program files >> or the OS using the drag and drop method or even using a copy program >> like XCopy as the OS and programs are generally useless (in other words, >> they won't reinstall properly) when backed up that way. If you are >> trying to back up the system and the programs you should image the drive >> using a program like Acronis True Image or the like. >> >> To do a drag and drop backup of data files, you need to make sure that >> there is no program using any of the files. > > Well the operating system will be using some of the files. > I know I could do this in wiindows98 because I used that > method to clone my main drive to my backup drive. > No expensive software required. > >> >> >> "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message >> news:fPydk.236661$NN3.80502@newsfe08.ams2... >>>I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it >>> said some files were being used. >>> How can I get round this? >>> Boot up in safe mode? >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? Worse than an idiot, you're a fool. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message news:A9Bdk.5242$xs1.4895@newsfe28.ams2... > They cost about £20. > I won't pay that for a simple thing like copying a drive. > Should the worst come to the worst I will write a program > to do it myself!! (or at least try!!). > Actually "I have cunning plan"! > > > "sgopus" <sgopus@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:92959EA6-589D-4A8F-9E9F-88898EC2D660@microsoft.com... >> quit trying to cut corners and et a decent backup software program, they >> are >> not that expensive >> >> "Bazzer Smith" wrote: >> >>> I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it >>> said some files were being used. >>> How can I get round this? >>> Boot up in safe mode? >>> >>> >>> > >
Guest Bazzer Smith Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message news:ug3EMCx4IHA.3480@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Then you're an idiot for upgrading to Windows XP. Windows XP isn't > remotely similar to Win98. Nobody told you? It is remarkable simiilar!! Anyhow here are some programs you can buy to clone a windows98 drive. http://www.qweas.com/download/system/disk_tools/spotmau_disk_clone_backup_guide.htm Of course if you don't like dlushing money down the bog you can do it for nowt!! Anyhow it is just data on a drive. If XP is not running I don't see how it can stop me copying it. Anyway I might have a solution here!! http://gparted-livecd.tuxfamily.org/larry/generalities/gparted.htm Ubuntu isn't remotely similar to windows. Nobody told you? :O) > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://grystmill.com > > "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message > news:aLAdk.5236$xs1.1169@newsfe28.ams2... >> >> "LVTravel" <noone@nothere.com> wrote in message >> news:uC%238%23Hw4IHA.4988@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> Even booting in safe mode won't help if you are trying to back up system >>> files as they will always be in use. You should not back up program >>> files or the OS using the drag and drop method or even using a copy >>> program like XCopy as the OS and programs are generally useless (in >>> other words, they won't reinstall properly) when backed up that way. If >>> you are trying to back up the system and the programs you should image >>> the drive using a program like Acronis True Image or the like. >>> >>> To do a drag and drop backup of data files, you need to make sure that >>> there is no program using any of the files. >> >> Well the operating system will be using some of the files. >> I know I could do this in wiindows98 because I used that >> method to clone my main drive to my backup drive. >> No expensive software required. >> >>> >>> >>> "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message >>> news:fPydk.236661$NN3.80502@newsfe08.ams2... >>>>I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it >>>> said some files were being used. >>>> How can I get round this? >>>> Boot up in safe mode? >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest Bazzer Smith Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message news:OPdEmCx4IHA.776@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Worse than an idiot, you're a fool. Why? It is just data on a drive. > > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://grystmill.com > > "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message > news:A9Bdk.5242$xs1.4895@newsfe28.ams2... >> They cost about £20. >> I won't pay that for a simple thing like copying a drive. >> Should the worst come to the worst I will write a program >> to do it myself!! (or at least try!!). >> Actually "I have cunning plan"! >> >> >> "sgopus" <sgopus@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:92959EA6-589D-4A8F-9E9F-88898EC2D660@microsoft.com... >>> quit trying to cut corners and et a decent backup software program, they >>> are >>> not that expensive >>> >>> "Bazzer Smith" wrote: >>> >>>> I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it >>>> said some files were being used. >>>> How can I get round this? >>>> Boot up in safe mode? >>>> >>>> >>>> >> >> > >
Guest Bazzer Smith Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message news:IUBdk.114523$jB5.10400@newsfe05.ams2... > > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message > news:ug3EMCx4IHA.3480@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> Then you're an idiot for upgrading to Windows XP. Windows XP isn't >> remotely similar to Win98. Nobody told you? > > > It is remarkable simiilar!! > Anyhow here are some programs you can buy to clone a windows98 drive. > http://www.qweas.com/download/system/disk_tools/spotmau_disk_clone_backup_guide.htm > > Of course if you don't like dlushing money down the bog you can do it for > nowt!! > > Anyhow it is just data on a drive. If XP is not running I don't see how it > can > stop me copying it. > > Anyway I might have a solution here!! > > http://gparted-livecd.tuxfamily.org/larry/generalities/gparted.htm > > Ubuntu isn't remotely similar to windows. Nobody told you? :O) Ha ha I tried to boot into Ubuntu but I have not told it I have a new graphics card yet!! > > > >> -- >> Gary S. Terhune >> MS-MVP Shell/User >> http://grystmill.com >> >> "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message >> news:aLAdk.5236$xs1.1169@newsfe28.ams2... >>> >>> "LVTravel" <noone@nothere.com> wrote in message >>> news:uC%238%23Hw4IHA.4988@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>> Even booting in safe mode won't help if you are trying to back up >>>> system files as they will always be in use. You should not back up >>>> program files or the OS using the drag and drop method or even using a >>>> copy program like XCopy as the OS and programs are generally useless >>>> (in other words, they won't reinstall properly) when backed up that >>>> way. If you are trying to back up the system and the programs you >>>> should image the drive using a program like Acronis True Image or the >>>> like. >>>> >>>> To do a drag and drop backup of data files, you need to make sure that >>>> there is no program using any of the files. >>> >>> Well the operating system will be using some of the files. >>> I know I could do this in wiindows98 because I used that >>> method to clone my main drive to my backup drive. >>> No expensive software required. >>> >>>> >>>> >>>> "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message >>>> news:fPydk.236661$NN3.80502@newsfe08.ams2... >>>>>I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it >>>>> said some files were being used. >>>>> How can I get round this? >>>>> Boot up in safe mode? >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest John John (MVP) Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message > > Windows XP isn't remotely similar to Win98. > Bazzer Smith wrote: > > It is remarkable simiilar!! They may "look" the same but under the hood the two operating systems are anything but similar! If you insist that they are then you are only kidding yourself. John
Guest Bazzer Smith Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? You are ful of crap. "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message news:OtBVBf34IHA.3784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > You're not just a stupid, idiotic fool, you're a raving lunatic! > > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://grystmill.com > > "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message > news:qaCdk.5260$xs1.3933@newsfe28.ams2... >> >> "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message >> news:IUBdk.114523$jB5.10400@newsfe05.ams2... >>> >>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>> news:ug3EMCx4IHA.3480@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>> Then you're an idiot for upgrading to Windows XP. Windows XP isn't >>>> remotely similar to Win98. Nobody told you? >>> >>> >>> It is remarkable simiilar!! >>> Anyhow here are some programs you can buy to clone a windows98 drive. >>> http://www.qweas.com/download/system/disk_tools/spotmau_disk_clone_backup_guide.htm >>> >>> Of course if you don't like dlushing money down the bog you can do it >>> for nowt!! >>> >>> Anyhow it is just data on a drive. If XP is not running I don't see how >>> it can >>> stop me copying it. >>> >>> Anyway I might have a solution here!! >>> >>> http://gparted-livecd.tuxfamily.org/larry/generalities/gparted.htm >>> >>> Ubuntu isn't remotely similar to windows. Nobody told you? :O) >> >> Ha ha I tried to boot into Ubuntu but I have not told it I have >> a new graphics card yet!! >> >>> >>> >>> >>>> -- >>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>> http://grystmill.com >>>> >>>> "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message >>>> news:aLAdk.5236$xs1.1169@newsfe28.ams2... >>>>> >>>>> "LVTravel" <noone@nothere.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:uC%238%23Hw4IHA.4988@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Even booting in safe mode won't help if you are trying to back up >>>>>> system files as they will always be in use. You should not back up >>>>>> program files or the OS using the drag and drop method or even using >>>>>> a copy program like XCopy as the OS and programs are generally >>>>>> useless (in other words, they won't reinstall properly) when backed >>>>>> up that way. If you are trying to back up the system and the >>>>>> programs you should image the drive using a program like Acronis True >>>>>> Image or the like. >>>>>> >>>>>> To do a drag and drop backup of data files, you need to make sure >>>>>> that there is no program using any of the files. >>>>> >>>>> Well the operating system will be using some of the files. >>>>> I know I could do this in wiindows98 because I used that >>>>> method to clone my main drive to my backup drive. >>>>> No expensive software required. >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message >>>>>> news:fPydk.236661$NN3.80502@newsfe08.ams2... >>>>>>>I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it >>>>>>> said some files were being used. >>>>>>> How can I get round this? >>>>>>> Boot up in safe mode? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest Bazzer Smith Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? <jameshanley39@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message news:e7737b09-49a2-488d-8de2-c20df6c66a91@34g2000hsh.googlegroups.com... On Jul 11, 6:07 am, "Bazzer Smith" <m...@invalid.net> wrote: > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in > messagenews:ug3EMCx4IHA.3480@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > > > Then you're an idiot for upgrading to Windows XP. Windows XP isn't > > remotely similar to Win98. Nobody told you? > > It is remarkable simiilar!! > Anyhow here are some programs you can buy to clone a windows98 > drive.http://www.qweas.com/download/system/disk_tools/spotmau_disk_clone_ba... > > Of course if you don't like dlushing money down the bog you can do it for > nowt!! > > Anyhow it is just data on a drive. If XP is not running I don't see how it > can > stop me copying it. > > Anyway I might have a solution here!! > > http://gparted-livecd.tuxfamily.org/larry/generalities/gparted.htm > > Ubuntu isn't remotely similar to windows. Nobody told you? :O) > imaging and copying files are a bit different. there are free ways to image a drive. Free imaging programs. xxclone might be free apparently xxcopy has a /clone switch. Which I guess would do an image rather than a file backup. apparently hard drive manufacturers often give free programs to image a drive, see their site. the payware favourite would be acronis, and with second favourite - norton ghost
Guest ju.c Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? CopySharp 336 KB (GUI) "CopySharp is a GUI tool for copying open/inprocess/locked files." Info: http://www.amitchaudhary.com/ Download: http://www.amitchaudhary.com/CopySharp.zip -------------------------- HoboCopy 474 KB (CL) "You pass it a source directory and a destination directory, and it makes a recursive copy using VSS." Info: http://www.pluralsight.com/community/blogs/craig/archive/2006/09/20/38362.aspx Download: http://internap.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/wangdera/HoboCopy-1.0.0.0-XP-32bit-Release.zip ju.c "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message news:fPydk.236661$NN3.80502@newsfe08.ams2... > I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it > said some files were being used. > How can I get round this? > Boot up in safe mode? > >
Guest Bazzer Smith Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message news:S6Ndk.233933$Ek2.214470@newsfe17.ams2... > > <jameshanley39@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message > news:e7737b09-49a2-488d-8de2-c20df6c66a91@34g2000hsh.googlegroups.com... > On Jul 11, 6:07 am, "Bazzer Smith" <m...@invalid.net> wrote: >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in >> messagenews:ug3EMCx4IHA.3480@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> >> > Then you're an idiot for upgrading to Windows XP. Windows XP isn't >> > remotely similar to Win98. Nobody told you? >> >> It is remarkable simiilar!! >> Anyhow here are some programs you can buy to clone a windows98 >> drive.http://www.qweas.com/download/system/disk_tools/spotmau_disk_clone_ba... >> >> Of course if you don't like dlushing money down the bog you can do it for >> nowt!! >> >> Anyhow it is just data on a drive. If XP is not running I don't see how >> it >> can >> stop me copying it. >> >> Anyway I might have a solution here!! >> >> http://gparted-livecd.tuxfamily.org/larry/generalities/gparted.htm >> >> Ubuntu isn't remotely similar to windows. Nobody told you? :O) >> > > > imaging and copying files are a bit different. > > there are free ways to image a drive. Free imaging programs. > > xxclone might be free > > apparently xxcopy has a /clone switch. Which I guess would do an > image rather than a file backup. > > apparently hard drive manufacturers often give free programs to image > a drive, see their site. > > the payware favourite would be acronis, and with second favourite - > norton ghost Well I will have a look at those. I don't think I need to close really just to copy every file on the drive. > >
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message news:7UDdk.5330$xs1.740@newsfe28.ams2... > Well Gary S. Terhune, this idot has just copied across aome files I could > not > access in windowsXP, so....I am pretty sure I will be able to copy across > *every* windowsXP file. (I will do that later) Whats more this fool thinks > he will > be able to copy them all back as well. > > I didn't use the thing in the link I posted earlier either, it was much > easier than that :O) > > So that will do for me as a backup. Good luck resoting it, Idiot. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message > news:OPdEmCx4IHA.776@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> Worse than an idiot, you're a fool. >> >> -- >> Gary S. Terhune >> MS-MVP Shell/User >> http://grystmill.com >> >> "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message >> news:A9Bdk.5242$xs1.4895@newsfe28.ams2... >>> They cost about £20. >>> I won't pay that for a simple thing like copying a drive. >>> Should the worst come to the worst I will write a program >>> to do it myself!! (or at least try!!). >>> Actually "I have cunning plan"! >>> >>> >>> "sgopus" <sgopus@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>> news:92959EA6-589D-4A8F-9E9F-88898EC2D660@microsoft.com... >>>> quit trying to cut corners and et a decent backup software program, >>>> they are >>>> not that expensive >>>> >>>> "Bazzer Smith" wrote: >>>> >>>>> I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it >>>>> said some files were being used. >>>>> How can I get round this? >>>>> Boot up in safe mode? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? Shows what an idiot and a fool you are. Certainly too stupid to program a backup solution for Windows XP, ROFLMAO!!! Yes, it's just data on a drive. Thing is, some of the most important data isn't visible to WinXP and thus can't be Copied, not in Safe mode, not in any mode -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message news:2XBdk.114524$jB5.105909@newsfe05.ams2... > > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message > news:OPdEmCx4IHA.776@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> Worse than an idiot, you're a fool. > > > Why? It is just data on a drive. > > >> >> -- >> Gary S. Terhune >> MS-MVP Shell/User >> http://grystmill.com >> >> "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message >> news:A9Bdk.5242$xs1.4895@newsfe28.ams2... >>> They cost about £20. >>> I won't pay that for a simple thing like copying a drive. >>> Should the worst come to the worst I will write a program >>> to do it myself!! (or at least try!!). >>> Actually "I have cunning plan"! >>> >>> >>> "sgopus" <sgopus@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>> news:92959EA6-589D-4A8F-9E9F-88898EC2D660@microsoft.com... >>>> quit trying to cut corners and et a decent backup software program, >>>> they are >>>> not that expensive >>>> >>>> "Bazzer Smith" wrote: >>>> >>>>> I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it >>>>> said some files were being used. >>>>> How can I get round this? >>>>> Boot up in safe mode? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? You're not just a stupid, idiotic fool, you're a raving lunatic! -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message news:qaCdk.5260$xs1.3933@newsfe28.ams2... > > "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message > news:IUBdk.114523$jB5.10400@newsfe05.ams2... >> >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >> news:ug3EMCx4IHA.3480@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>> Then you're an idiot for upgrading to Windows XP. Windows XP isn't >>> remotely similar to Win98. Nobody told you? >> >> >> It is remarkable simiilar!! >> Anyhow here are some programs you can buy to clone a windows98 drive. >> http://www.qweas.com/download/system/disk_tools/spotmau_disk_clone_backup_guide.htm >> >> Of course if you don't like dlushing money down the bog you can do it for >> nowt!! >> >> Anyhow it is just data on a drive. If XP is not running I don't see how >> it can >> stop me copying it. >> >> Anyway I might have a solution here!! >> >> http://gparted-livecd.tuxfamily.org/larry/generalities/gparted.htm >> >> Ubuntu isn't remotely similar to windows. Nobody told you? :O) > > Ha ha I tried to boot into Ubuntu but I have not told it I have > a new graphics card yet!! > >> >> >> >>> -- >>> Gary S. Terhune >>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>> http://grystmill.com >>> >>> "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message >>> news:aLAdk.5236$xs1.1169@newsfe28.ams2... >>>> >>>> "LVTravel" <noone@nothere.com> wrote in message >>>> news:uC%238%23Hw4IHA.4988@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>> Even booting in safe mode won't help if you are trying to back up >>>>> system files as they will always be in use. You should not back up >>>>> program files or the OS using the drag and drop method or even using a >>>>> copy program like XCopy as the OS and programs are generally useless >>>>> (in other words, they won't reinstall properly) when backed up that >>>>> way. If you are trying to back up the system and the programs you >>>>> should image the drive using a program like Acronis True Image or the >>>>> like. >>>>> >>>>> To do a drag and drop backup of data files, you need to make sure that >>>>> there is no program using any of the files. >>>> >>>> Well the operating system will be using some of the files. >>>> I know I could do this in wiindows98 because I used that >>>> method to clone my main drive to my backup drive. >>>> No expensive software required. >>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message >>>>> news:fPydk.236661$NN3.80502@newsfe08.ams2... >>>>>>I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it >>>>>> said some files were being used. >>>>>> How can I get round this? >>>>>> Boot up in safe mode? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? Will NOT accomplish a backup that can be restored to a new HD. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "ju.c" <bibidybubidyboop@mailnator.com> wrote in message news:OsOGFW14IHA.4908@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > CopySharp 336 KB (GUI) > "CopySharp is a GUI tool for copying open/inprocess/locked files." > > Info: > http://www.amitchaudhary.com/ > > Download: > http://www.amitchaudhary.com/CopySharp.zip > > -------------------------- > > HoboCopy 474 KB (CL) > "You pass it a source directory and a destination directory, and it makes > a recursive copy using VSS." > > Info: > http://www.pluralsight.com/community/blogs/craig/archive/2006/09/20/38362.aspx > > Download: > http://internap.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/wangdera/HoboCopy-1.0.0.0-XP-32bit-Release.zip > > > ju.c > > > "Bazzer Smith" <me@invalid.net> wrote in message > news:fPydk.236661$NN3.80502@newsfe08.ams2... >> I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it >> said some files were being used. >> How can I get round this? >> Boot up in safe mode? >> >>
Guest jameshanley39@yahoo.co.uk Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? On Jul 11, 2:37 am, "Bazzer Smith" <m...@invalid.net> wrote: > I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it > said some files were being used. > How can I get round this? > Boot up in safe mode? well.. I know some files in use don't. some do. open a txt file in notepad, it copies fine. I guess it depends which process is locking it. xxcopy(an improvement to xcopy) may be able to copy any file whether in use or not. If you burn a copy of Bart PE Load that up. It's like a Win XP Live CD. Then you could copy them, any way you want. 'cos no process will lock them.
Guest jameshanley39@yahoo.co.uk Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? On Jul 11, 2:37 am, "Bazzer Smith" <m...@invalid.net> wrote: > I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it > said some files were being used. > How can I get round this? > Boot up in safe mode? Almost every person that has tried responding to you, has no answer, and those insulting you (Like this (MVP?) gary turhune. ) or even those telling you to buy software(as if you're not aware of imaging or backing up software), really don't even merit your response.
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? And it will STILL be useless as a full system backup. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com <jameshanley39@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message news:81bda51d-ccd9-4b0e-9448-b8e6b7bfebe2@34g2000hsf.googlegroups.com... On Jul 11, 2:37 am, "Bazzer Smith" <m...@invalid.net> wrote: > I tried to do a drag and drop back up but it aborted as it > said some files were being used. > How can I get round this? > Boot up in safe mode? well.. I know some files in use don't. some do. open a txt file in notepad, it copies fine. I guess it depends which process is locking it. xxcopy(an improvement to xcopy) may be able to copy any file whether in use or not. If you burn a copy of Bart PE Load that up. It's like a Win XP Live CD. Then you could copy them, any way you want. 'cos no process will lock them.
Guest jameshanley39@yahoo.co.uk Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? On Jul 11, 6:07 am, "Bazzer Smith" <m...@invalid.net> wrote: > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in messagenews:ug3EMCx4IHA.3480@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > > > Then you're an idiot for upgrading to Windows XP. Windows XP isn't > > remotely similar to Win98. Nobody told you? > > It is remarkable simiilar!! > Anyhow here are some programs you can buy to clone a windows98 drive.http://www.qweas.com/download/system/disk_tools/spotmau_disk_clone_ba... > > Of course if you don't like dlushing money down the bog you can do it for > nowt!! > > Anyhow it is just data on a drive. If XP is not running I don't see how it > can > stop me copying it. > > Anyway I might have a solution here!! > > http://gparted-livecd.tuxfamily.org/larry/generalities/gparted.htm > > Ubuntu isn't remotely similar to windows. Nobody told you? :O) > imaging and copying files are a bit different. there are free ways to image a drive. Free imaging programs. xxclone might be free apparently xxcopy has a /clone switch. Which I guess would do an image rather than a file backup. apparently hard drive manufacturers often give free programs to image a drive, see their site. the payware favourite would be acronis, and with second favourite - norton ghost
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Re: Cannot copy files in use? Yup, it's a case of one idiot supporting another. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com <jameshanley39@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message news:e7737b09-49a2-488d-8de2-c20df6c66a91@34g2000hsh.googlegroups.com... On Jul 11, 6:07 am, "Bazzer Smith" <m...@invalid.net> wrote: > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in > messagenews:ug3EMCx4IHA.3480@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > > > Then you're an idiot for upgrading to Windows XP. Windows XP isn't > > remotely similar to Win98. Nobody told you? > > It is remarkable simiilar!! > Anyhow here are some programs you can buy to clone a windows98 > drive.http://www.qweas.com/download/system/disk_tools/spotmau_disk_clone_ba... > > Of course if you don't like dlushing money down the bog you can do it for > nowt!! > > Anyhow it is just data on a drive. If XP is not running I don't see how it > can > stop me copying it. > > Anyway I might have a solution here!! > > http://gparted-livecd.tuxfamily.org/larry/generalities/gparted.htm > > Ubuntu isn't remotely similar to windows. Nobody told you? :O) > imaging and copying files are a bit different. there are free ways to image a drive. Free imaging programs. xxclone might be free apparently xxcopy has a /clone switch. Which I guess would do an image rather than a file backup. apparently hard drive manufacturers often give free programs to image a drive, see their site. the payware favourite would be acronis, and with second favourite - norton ghost
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