I have a question about backed up files?

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    I have a question about backed up files?


    I just wanted to know what happens when I back up a file from my mom's Windows XP Professional Desktop Computer to my Windows 7 Home Laptop? Will all the files automatically update with my system or do I have to manually update them myself? Please help. I'm still learning about how the two different Windows OS work. Thank you.
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  2. whs
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    What type of files are we talking about. And why don't you back them to an external disk on the XP system.
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    whs said:
    What type of files are we talking about. And why don't you back them to an external disk on the XP system.
    Hi Whs,
    I'm sorry I was talking about backing up my mom's email messages and I have backed up my mom's email messages. I just wanted to know if she adds a (new) email message to her folder will it auto update on my saved folder that I have in Avira Backup on my Windows 7 Laptop?
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  4. whs
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    I cannot answer that question because I do not know the setup of your backup program which I have no clue about either.

    I use free AOL for my mail since many years and all my mail is at their host. I can still look at my mail from day 1 - they never lost a thing. I think that's the way to go rather than messing yourself with the mail.
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    Unless you have some kind of syncing software for that, no.
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  6. Posts : 102
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    Lady Fitzgerald said:
    Unless you have some kind of syncing software for that, no.
    Okay Thanks for your answer Lady Fitzgerald. I don't want to install any syncing software on my Mom's Windows XP machine, because it only has 384 MB of RAM and it is 23 years old, and still working like a turtle, but well.
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  7. whs
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    I think your mom is ready for a nice Christmas gift.
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    You are aware that XP will reach it's End Of Life 04/08/2014 and M$ will no longer issue updates, including security updates? After, that XP will become increasingly vulnerable to malware. Your Mom needs to get a new machine by then. Mayhap a Christmas present?
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    Lady Fitzgerald said:
    You are aware that XP will reach it's End Of Life 04/08/2014 and M$ will no longer issue updates, including security updates? After, that XP will become increasingly vulnerable to malware. Your Mom needs to get a new machine by then. Mayhap a Christmas present?
    Yes I know that she needs a new desktop computer and I have finally convinced her to get one. Yay!
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  10. whs
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    And probably a new monitor too. This All-in-one touchscreen system may fit the bill - and $300 is really cheap.

    Newegg.com - Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 2117EKU All-in-One Computer - Intel Pentium G2020 2.90 GHz - Desktop - Business Black
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