how to backup large files for window 98 first version op system?

Question

I use a window 98 first version operating system, pls advise of venue to backup large files. I had a floopy & a CD drive. Thought of using USB Flash Drive, but discover from Sandisk Tech Support that only Win98 SE version or up can use USD portable flash drive, and they recommend upgrade to Win 98SE. But contact Microsoft Tech Support, Win 98SE or Win 2000 version upgrade are no longer available for purchase or download support. Must buy Win XP. Please recommend venue to create backup for large files that I currently store on Win 98. Even if I purchase a new Win XP desktop, I still need to transfer files to new system. Thanks so much in advance

Answer 1

There are many ways:



1) Purchase a 2nd IDE hard drive. They are extremely cheap these days. Copy all files over to the new hard drive.



2) It depends on how large your files are, but you buy a DVD or CD burner.



3) Zip drive...if you can still find them. There are 100, 250 and 750MB versions.



When I had Win98, I would always have at least one backup hard drive. Then, I can copy everything over to the backup drive and format/reinstall on the primary drive.



If you are planning on installing a new operating system, then buy WinXP and a new hard drive. Install your new hard drive as the primary drive and your original drive as a slave. Then, you would have access to your old files. Also, most likely your new hard drive would be faster as well.

Answer 2

The Dual Drives is good. Set up the Win98 as a Slave, the WinXP will take over it, thats the downside, but the files will still be there.

I use a Linux Dual Boot system, FTP all my files to a server, remove old machine, plug in new one, add a new HDD, then retrieve the files from the network server.

This is also a good Backup Method, though unreliable as one has to assume the server is allways up and ready.

Answer 3

There is a service back way down at the bottom of http://www.usbman.com/Drivers%20and%20Patches.htm that may let your drive show up.



If you are buying a new machine you could share your old drives machine and just copy them across a network. You could also just take the drive right out of this machine and plug it in the new one ad copy files off of it.

Answer 4

There is another way to backup. Acronis True Image can store backups on FTP servers. But I think the easiest way is to purchase 2nd hard drive and store your data on it with True Image. You can get free True Image 7.0 version here: http://www.acronis.com/mag/vnu-ati7

But only True Image 10.0 supports storing data on FTP servers:

http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/

Answer 5

you can plug the drive from the old computer to the new one and copy all needed staff. also you can buy CD burner and write data there. i think external USB drive won't work either usb flash drive.

Answer 6

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