updating ERDs in Win2000

[tottie]

i've been updating my WinNT erd once in awhile since we change/add/remove user info and i noticed that the process didnt change my erd a bit, even the dates. i learned that updating ERDs, one must use the command "rdisk/s" on the command prompt on WinNT. what is the equivalent command in Win2000 Server to update back-up data stored in my erd? thank you very much.

 

[Aslamvs]

When you backup the System State, the registry hives are also copied to %SystemRoot%\Repair\RegBack.

When you manually create an ERD, and check the Registry backup box, your NTUSER.DAT and UsrClass.dat are also copied to the %SystemRoot%\Repair\RegBack folder.


Aslam

 

[tottie]

thank u, those are new to me. so, what would be the command if i want to update my erd?

 

[bdupuis1]

Not sure if this answers your question. To make Windows 2000 ERDs, I use the Microsoft Backup utility (Start->Programs->Accesories->System Tools->Backup). Hope that helps

 

[tottie]

it will make a one time backup only. it wont update your ERD. you will notice when you take note of the dates of the files.

 

[karlisi]

There is nothing to update on ERD for Windows 2000, these 3 files are for restoring to 'exactly after installation' state, not to restore to 'before last cahnges' state. I never used this floppy and dont know why it is needed
All you need to restore Windows 2000 system in case of failure is on backups and in %SystemRoot%\Repair\RegBack folder.

 

[GlenJohnson]

When you update, are you using a blank disk, or trying to overwrite the old ones. ERD's only work with blank disks.

Glen A. Johnson
Johnson Computer Consulting

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[tottie]

ok, thank you. i was thinking of backing up my user accounts on erd, sam accounts, etc.