configure *.exe files

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New Orleans Novice

2008-04-05 16:36:36 UTC

Hi,

How can you configure it to also backup *.exe files?

Thanks for your help and tips ; LsuEdu @ New Orleans Louisiana

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StephenB

2008-04-06 11:53:47 UTC

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Unfortunately, the only way you can backup exe files with OneCare is to rename
the file extensions or add them to an archive, as exe files are excluded from
backup natively.
-steve

Post by New Orleans Novice
Hi,
How can you configure it to also backup *.exe files?
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Maxtor 6Y060L0 HD, External USB 75 GIG
Creative Labs Audigy SE
Monitor Envision ENVISION
Wireless BellSouth DSL

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New Orleans Novice

2008-04-08 11:54:24 UTC

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Hi,

Renaming? Now why didn't I think of that?

Can I batch rename? copy *.exe *.txt

Thanks for your help and tips ; LsuEdu @ New Orleans Louisiana

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Post by StephenB
Unfortunately, the only way you can backup exe files with OneCare is to rename
the file extensions or add them to an archive, as exe files are excluded from
backup natively.
-steve

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StephenB

2008-04-09 00:28:22 UTC

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That would work. :-)
-steve

Post by New Orleans Novice
Hi,
Renaming? Now why didn't I think of that?
Can I batch rename? copy *.exe *.txt
COMPAQ PRESARIO S5100
Motherboard P4G533LA ASUSTeK
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Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.60GHz
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Maxtor 6Y060L0 HD, External USB 75 GIG
Creative Labs Audigy SE
Monitor Envision ENVISION
Wireless BellSouth DSL

Post by StephenB
Unfortunately, the only way you can backup exe files with OneCare is to rename
the file extensions or add them to an archive, as exe files are excluded from
backup natively.
-steve

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Martin Stein

2008-04-27 06:27:32 UTC

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It would not really make sense to backup .exe files. You can always
reinstall. If your HD crashes and you restore your .exe files they won't
work most likely. They rely on registry entries, .dll files and a whole lot
of other stuff that gets installed. If you want to safe your configuration
you should invest in a whole-disk-backup solution like Norton Ghost or
Acronis Trueimage.

M

Post by StephenB
Unfortunately, the only way you can backup exe files with OneCare is to rename
the file extensions or add them to an archive, as exe files are excluded from
backup natively.
-steve

--
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live
Windows Live OneCare Forum Moderator
http://forums.microsoft.com/windowsonecare/default.aspx?siteid=2