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Does Apple provide any software for backing up the hard drive of the Macintosh PowerBook 145B or PowerBook 150?
DISCUSSION There is a program on the hard disk of both of these computers. On the PowerBook 145B it is called PowerBook 145B Backup. The PowerBook 150 also contains a similar Backup program. The instructions for use are almost identical for both applications on both computers. This program will back up all the files on your hard drive to be used if some or all of your data become damaged. It is important to perform the backup on a regular basis to insure you against the unlikely event of any data loss. Be sure to have a supply of high density diskettes for the backup process. Backup Process Step 1 Launch the PowerBook Backup program by double-clicking its icon. The program is located on the hard disk. Step 2 Click the Continue button. A message appears, telling you how many high-density diskettes you need to make the backup and approximately how long it will take. Make sure you have enough time and disks to complete the backup. If you stop the process before it is finished, you will have to start over. Step 3 Click the appropriate button. The first time through, select Copy System Folder. The second time through, select Copy All Files. Step 4 Insert a high-density floppy disk into the disk drive. Step 5 Follow the instructions on the screen until a message tells you that you are finished. As you remove each disk from the computer, label each disk in an ascending order so they can be inserted in the proper order for the restore operation. Step 6 Repeat steps 1-5 and select Copy All Files to make a backup of all files on your hard disk. When you are finished, be sure the floppy disks are properly labeled and locked, then store them in a safe, cool place. Restore Process Step 1 Get the floppy disk labeled Disk Tools (or Utilities disk if you are using the PowerBook 150) that came with your computer and the floppy disks that you used to backup up your hard disk. Step 2 Make sure your PowerBook is powered off. Step 3 Insert the Disk Tools diskette (or Utilities disk) into the PowerBook and turn on your computer. Step 4 After the comptuer starts up, locate the PowerBook Restore icon on the Disk tools disk (or Utilities disk). Step 5 Open the PowerBook Restore application. Step 6 Read the information on the screen and click the Continue button. Step 7 Insert the first backup disk. The restoration proceeds automatically from there. Step 8 Respond to any messages you see on the screen. If PowerBook Restore finds an item on your hard disk that is newer than an item with the same name on the floppy disk, you are asked whether you want the older version of the item to replace the newer version. Select the choice you want. Step 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 for the next disk in your stack of backup disks. Make sure you insert disks in the correct order. Step 10 The PowerBook Restore program lets you know when you are finished. Store your backup disks in a safe, cool place. Step 1 1 Restart your PowerBook and make sure that everything is back on your hard drive. EXTENDED Information section - Apple Internal Use - Service Providers and Support Professional APPLE EYES ONLY Information section - Apple Need-To-Know Confidential Article Change History: |
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