How to back up files ?

[ABBYABBIE]

could you tell me how to back up files in my computer?though my computer goes well.by the way,my OS is XP.thank you!

[Ocean's one]

Before you can even think about creating a backup, you have to get your files in order.It means that to check to make certain all your essential data files are stored in one easy-to-find location.
Install Windows XP Backup
If you use Windows XP Professional, the Windows Backup utility (Ntbackup.exe) should be ready for use. If you use Windows XP Home Edition, you'll need to follow these steps to install the utility:
1.Insert your Windows XP CD into the drive and, if necessary, double-click the CD icon in My Computer.
2.On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform Additional Tasks.
3.Click Browse this CD.
4.In Windows Explorer, double-click the ValueAdd folder, then Msft, and then Ntbackup.
5.Double-click Ntbackup.msi to install the Backup utility.

Open Windows XP Backup
1.Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Backup to start the wizard.
2.Click Next to skip past the opening page, choose Back up files and settings from the second page, and then click Next. You should see the page shown in Figure 1, which represents your first decision point.
Decide What to Back Up
Decide Where to Store Your Backup Files