Windows XP

[MBcner]

Everytime I replace the .EXE file in XP it creates a backup copy of the file. How do you turn that feature off in XP??

[themis_t]

don't know but why don't you delete the backup copy?

[gh0sth@cker]

Never seen that happening before. Huh? Let me think.....

[podunkviller]

can you copy and paste the exe in ? XP is trying to make ur computer experience as out of your hands as possible, but at least it doesnt crash (often)

[Einstein]

Hi,
I don't know if u can turn it off.
It is part of the new "roll-back" facility of XP.
It will automatically backup any crucial files before replacement.

U might want to try the Microsoft knowledge Base.
They may have something there to help u.

But I think it is a "hard-coded" part of windows that u will not be able to get around.
U know what Microsoft r like.

Regards,
Einstein

[packer]

which exe did you replace?

[themis_t]

try everything you have read and everything you can think of...

[podunkviller]

actually, just delete the old exe before you put the new one in. then, what is there for xp to back up?

screw bill gates

[themis_t]

you know...sometimes it's so easy you just forget it....:p