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Peryn · 03-24-2004, 12:02 PM

Ok, well i dont really know any of this for sure, as i dont own an iPod or a mac.

I know on my Jukebox, yes, i can use it to back up HDD information and files, and then transfer it back on later. Apple seems to be up to date with their IPod, so i would assume that you could. As for software, in my experiences backing up files, at least on a PC, they will often not work if just copied back on. They typically spread a few files alsewhere on the computer, and in the case of windows, into the registry. When you copy the files over, you miss those few, and often the program will not work. I would recommend copying the data you need, not the programs. Get your saved files, pictures, whatever, and then just reinstall the programs.

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Peryn Junkie Location: San Diego, CA.	Ok, well i dont really know any of this for sure, as i dont own an iPod or a mac. I know on my Jukebox, yes, i can use it to back up HDD information and files, and then transfer it back on later. Apple seems to be up to date with their IPod, so i would assume that you could. As for software, in my experiences backing up files, at least on a PC, they will often not work if just copied back on. They typically spread a few files alsewhere on the computer, and in the case of windows, into the registry. When you copy the files over, you miss those few, and often the program will not work. I would recommend copying the data you need, not the programs. Get your saved files, pictures, whatever, and then just reinstall the programs. __________________ Dont cry kid, It's not your fault you suck.