A remanufactured cartridge is an original printer ink cartridge that has been taken apart and outfitted with ink and new parts if necessary. It is then inspected and tested before being placed in marketplace to re-sell. The workmanship in these cartridges is usually guaranteed against defects during life of cartridge. The lifetime is generally same as original, they are safe to use in all printers, and warranty on your printer will not be affected. The cost is lower than original.

Another kind of cartridge that has evolved in recent years is “compatible” cartridge. Simply put, it is a cartridge that is built to same specifications as those of original manufacturer and is generally cheaper than original. It is also guaranteed against defects during its lifetime.

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Windows XP Home Edition doesn't install Backup utility by default. You'll need to install it manually from your Windows XP CD-ROM.

1. After inserting CD-ROM, open Control Panel's "Add or Remove Programs" utility. In "Add or Remove Programs" utility", click on "Add New Programs" button, then click on "CD or Floppy" button.

2. In "Run Installation Program" dialog box that appears, navigate to VALUEAD/MSFT/NTBACKUP folder on CD-ROM and select file NTBACKUP.MSI. Click on "Finish" button. The Backup utility will be installed.

Perform a Full Backup

To perform a backup, select Start | Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Backup to open Backup Utility.

Note: If you don't find Backup listed in System Tools, double click on file name ntbackup.exe in Windowssystem32 folder.

In "Backup or Restore Wizard", click on "Advanced Mode" link. In "Backup Utility" dialog box, select "Backup" tab and set checkbox next to drive to backup (c:) and set checkbox next to "System State".

In "Backup media or file name" text box, enter path to file for backup (example E:Backup.bkf). Click on "Start Backup" button.

In "Backup Job Information" dialog box that appears, set radio button next to "Replace data on media with this backup". Click on "Start Backup" button. The "backup Progress" dialog box will appear.

Even when you backup to relatively fast media like hard disk, process can take 30 minutes or longer depending upon how much data is on main drive.

When backup is complete, turn off computer and remove data and power cables from backup drive. It doesn't make sense to leave backup drive connected because if cause of a failure is a power spike, it will take out both drives. Next time you want to backup you'll need to reinstall cables.

How to Perform a Restore

In unfortunate event that your computer crashes and you can't get it back by any other means, you'll need to reinstall Windows XP from CD-ROM. (Automated System Recovery is not supported in Windows XP Home Edition.) You'll need to re-install Backup utility. Then you'll need to shut down computer to install data and power cables to backup drive. Restart computer and use Backup Utility to restore Windows XP from backup file.

When using this backup method, it's important to be careful not to break any pins when you are removing and installing data cable of hard drive. And if your computer doesn't use "cable Select", don't forget to change jumper on main hard drive back to "Single".

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