Microsoft KB Archive/913736

= Backup support in Windows Live OneCare =

Article ID: 913736

Article Last Modified on 9/10/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Windows Live OneCare

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INTRODUCTION
This article discusses backup support in Microsoft Windows Live OneCare. Windows Live OneCare does not support data backup to a second local hard disk that is installed in the computer.



MORE INFORMATION
Backup programs are used to recover from a hard disk failure. Hard disks have a limited lifespan that is measured by mean time between failure (MTBF). If you back up data to a second hard disk, the data is still vulnerable if that hard disk also fails. Therefore, as a safety precaution, you cannot back up to a second hard disk that is installed in a computer.

Windows Live OneCare Backup supports data backup to the following locations:  An external hard disk drive

An external hard disk drive is a removable storage device that connects to the computer by using the following connections:  Universal serial bus (USB)

A type of connection for external devices that supports Plug and Play. By using a USB connection, you can connect and disconnect devices without shutting down or restarting a computer. FireWire (IEEE 1394)

A type of high-speed connection for external devices that connect to a computer.

If you use an external hard disk drive for backup, Windows Live OneCare Backup can automatically back up files during a tune-up process.

Note Windows Live OneCare does not support external hard disk drives that are connected by using the SCSI interface. A disc burner

A disc burner is a writeable disc drive. To use this kind of backup device, you must have a disc burner that is connected to the computer and some blank, writeable discs.

Windows Live OneCare Backup supports the following types of writeable discs:  Recordable discs (CD-R, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL) that enable data to be written only one time. Rewriteable discs (CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW) that can be erased and reused.</li></ul>

Note DVD-RAM discs are not supported.</li> Removable media

Removable media are small disk drives and solid state storage devices that can be removed and used in other devices.  1 gigabyte (GB) or larger Memory Stick Pro or Pro Duo</li> 1 GB or larger USB 2.0 flash memory drive</li> 1 GB or larger Secure Digital (SD) Card</li> 512 megabytes (MB) or larger xD-Picture Card</li> USB or FireWire portable hard disk drive</li> 5 GB or larger portable media player with a USB connection</li> 512 MB or larger MultiMedia Card</li> 1 GB or larger Compact Flash Card</li></ul> </li></ul>

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

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