system backup

I want to install SP-2 on my computer. The site suggests backing up the
system and closing all open programs. How do you back up the system? I have
Windows XP
Thanks

An overall view of: Protecting The Windows XP System and Data
http://www.theeldergeek.com/protecting_the_system.htm

HOW TO: Install Backup from the CD-ROM in Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302894

How to Use the Backup Utility to Back Up Files and Folders in Windows XP
Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320820


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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Robb wrote:

> I want to install SP-2 on my computer. The site suggests backing up the
> system and closing all open programs. How do you back up the system? I have
> Windows XP
> Thanks