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In both examples, the A: portion of the command tells MS-
DOS that you want to start the backup routine with the root
directory of the hard disk, and store the backup files on
diskettes in drive A. The final /S switch tells MS-DOS to back
up all of the subdirectories on the hard disk in addition to the
root directory.
For a more detailed explanation of the MS-DOS BACKUP
command, see your MS-DOS User’s Guide.
The RESTORE Command
MS-DOS provides the RESTORE command program to allow
you to copy files from the archive diskettes created by the
BACKUP command back onto the hard disk. You should only
have use the RESTORE command if:
Your hard disk has been damaged, then repaired or
replaced
Files have been accidentally erased from the hard disk
You have reformatted the hard disk
To use RESTORE, first make sure the hard disk is ready to
receive files. Boot your system up with the MS-DOS installed
diskette in drive A. When you get to the system prompt, enter:
A>C:
If the computer responds with:
c>
Using Your Hard Disk
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