6.Lable the diskette “Toshiba Companion Utility” and store it in a safe place.

Using the BACKUP Command

To use the BACKUP command, connect the external diskette drive if it is not already connected and follow the steps below.

1.Insert the Toshiba Companion Utility diskette into the diskette drive and press Ctrl + Alt + Del.

2.The Toshiba ACCESS Utility appears. Press Enter.

3.Use the cursor key to highlight Exit to DOS and press Enter.

4.At the C:\DOS\> prompt type:

A:BACKUP C:\ A: /S /F

If the diskettes you will use to back up preinstalled software are already formatted, you do not have to type /F.

5.Press Enter and the following message will be displayed:

Insert backup diskette 01 in drive A:

WARNING: Files in the target drive

A:\ root directory will be erased

Press any key to continue . . .

6.Remove the Companion Utility diskette, insert a blank diskette and press any key. The following message will be displayed:

***Backing up files to drive A: ***

Diskette Number: 01

Continue following the on-screen prompts until backup is completed.

NOTE

Be sure to label each diskette used for backup in order from first to last. You will need to use the diskettes in the correct order if you have to restore the files.

Push up the write protect tab on the back of the diskette, so that you can see through the hole. Make sure it snaps securely into place. Store your backup diskettes in a safe place. For more information on labeling and write protecting your diskettes, see Chapter 5, Disks and Disk Drives.

Restoring Backed Up Files

If your preinstalled files should become damaged, use RESTORE to copy backup files to

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