Windows backups

[THYN]

Hello, this is my first post here and hopefully not the last, but is there a way to backup or create a restore disk for Windows if you do not have one already? I.E. I have Windows XP but have no disk for it, but would like to wipe it, how can I do this and Legally?
Thanks

 

[Tmagic650]

You could make an image of the entire hard drive...
Free imaging software

 

[EXCellR8]

i think he means burning an OEM disk... for installing the operating system

 

[Tmagic650]

He has no OS disc. You can burn a slipstreamed Windows OEM install disc but you have to have the Windows install files located somewhere

 

[THYN]

Ok, so Will it just keep the windows files or will it copy my whole hard drive?

 

[Tmagic650]

It depends on the software you use. You should be able to choose a full image or just a partial image. Experiment a little before you wipe everything