Burning a copy to disc

[super61]

Hi Fellas,

 

After a recent and complete hard drive loss, I've got a question. Since the game plus mods I have now exceed 4GB, is there a way to back this up to a DVD by making it a data disc? My DVD burner is capable of dual layer burning (which would allow burning the entire contents), but I'm afraid that is only limited to media content. I'd appreciate your thoughts or suggestions on this. If this is possible, can anyone recommend the software/hardware for this? Or if there is some type of freeware available to do this?

 

Regards,

 

Super61

[+Erik]

Have you tried the back up tool in windows?

 

Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup ... there's an option in the back-up tool to allow you to select what you want to backup. This backup feature also allows you to restore from the media you backup with.

[super61]

Hi Erik,

 

Thanks for responding so quickly. I didn't consider that and its a great idea. Do you know if Backup allows me to select certain files such as the Objects and Terrain files?

 

Thank you,

[+Erik]

Do you know if Backup allows me to select certain files such as the Objects and Terrain files?

 

Yes, in the third screen of the backup wizard there's an option that says "Let me choose what to backup", select that option and you'll get a directory listing of your machine, drill down to the directories you want and select them. This will allow you to preserve the directory structure as you want, but will not save any registry settings. You can opt to export your registry or just select keys however if you want to get that indepth depending on your needs. The "restore" tool offered in windows also handles registry which may be an option for you. I suppose it all depends on what you want to back up but there are many options OEM and after-market for your needs. I'd google some "making backups on winxp" and see what you come up with, there are many folks who are smarter than me out there.

 

Hope that helps.

 

Erik