Windows XP

MBcner · #1 08-04-2002, 14:28

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 · #2 09-04-2002, 12:17

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

gh0sth@cker · #3 09-04-2002, 12:58

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

podunkviller · #4 09-04-2002, 18:59

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 · #5 10-04-2002, 10:49

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 · #6 10-04-2002, 12:23

which exe did you replace?

themis_t · #7 10-04-2002, 13:30

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

podunkviller · #8 10-04-2002, 20:14

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 · #9 12-04-2002, 13:29

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