> My backups are trivial.
> I back up C:\My Data.
> I back up C:\My Installers.

Also, when I migrate to a new machine (which I do often), setup is just
as simple.

First, I grab my archived blueprint CDROM containing empty directory
trees.
Then, I grab my archived DVD backups of "My Data" & "My Installers".

I copy the "My Programs" blueprint empty directory tree to the new PC.
I copy the Start-Menu blueprint of archived shortcuts to the new PC.
I copy the "My Data" backup to the new PC.

Then, one by one, I install the applications from my archived "My
Installers" DVD (i.e., archivers, browsers, calendars, databases,
editors, finances, games, hardware, isps, mailers, etc.) into the now
existing blueprint of empty directories.

Voila! The new PC is all set up the same way the old PC was!
It's so simple & intuitive, I don't even have to create new shortcuts!

I hope my posts add to the general knowledge level & abilities of the
community,
Susan