[Rick Nebiolo]

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I actually have a legit Windows XP and Office 2003. I recently got an external HD to store all my media and various programs. I would also like to create backups of my Microsoft CDs, as well as other product CDs. But mainly the Microsoft ones so if they ever get scratched or lost, I can burn a new copy.

What is the best way to do this? Just copy the CD contents to a folder on the Ext. HD? Something involving a .iso (not sure how this works)?

Thanks.

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Look at my response to Ray Zee above. You may want to consider making a restorable image of your C: drive using Norton Ghost, that way you get back to exactly where you where after replacing the drive if a virus wipes you out or your drive crashes.

~ Rick