How do I back up my computer to a DVD?

Question

I want to back up my whole computer to a DVD because my computer has just recovered from a MAJOR incident. When I go to System Tools in the start menu, I can only back up data to a flash drive and it wont let me back up to the DVD. Yes the blank DVD is in the drive. I have a windows OS XP. I am not willing to pay for anything. I also want to make a recovery disk. How do I do that. Remember, I'm only 15 so I don't have a lot of money. Not willing to pay because I have a tight budget right now and I just got my wamu card declined.

Answer 1

hmmmm.. do u have a HArd Disk??? that will solve the problem plug it and then start to back up it ....

or if you don't have use DVD probably u have that.. insert in ur DVD drive then follow the steps given .. be sure the size u will backup is enough to fit in the DVD or in the hard disk or it will fail..

LOL wer just dissame im also 15..

Answer 2

Download Macrium Reflect Free

http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.asp

it can create an "image" of your entire drive which you burn to dvd

click on "create a backup image" and follow the wizard that appears

see here

http://www.upload3r.com/serve/030808/121...

Backup method - select "full"

Select the disk or partitions you wish to backup

Select CD/DVD Burner as backup destination

You can also create a rescue disc which you can use to boot your system in case of failure; go to Other Tasks>Create Rescue CD and again follow the wizard.