beenthere wrote:
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> "chicagofan" <me7@privacy.net> wrote: 
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>
> You mean plug it in !.

LOL... you're right, I meant plugging it in.  

> Yes you can plug in after you`ve switched on.
> you will have to partition and Format the drive if it is new.
> If you wish to Disconnect the drive, Always use the
> `Safely remove hardware icon` that resides in the taskbar.

The external drive was new, but I followed the instructions which didn't
require formatting.  I assumed the software on it took care of everything
[as advertised].  ;)  Hope that doesn't prove to be a mistake.  :\

Can you or anyone tell me why the drive flashes sometimes, when I thought it
would only *be in use*... when I have scheduled the backups.  Does it
periodically check for something, or do other Windows programs activate the
drive?

I am also concerned that the history file [which apparently is for the
different days I scheduled for backups], has selected only 5 program
folders, which must be the only ones Maxtor has determined that have
changed... and if this is so... it is not right.  I use netscape daily as my
browser/mail reader.

It has selected my AV, Firewall, MusicMatch, Opera [which I am testing],
 and
a Sierra/Hoyle Game folder.  Is *activity* the reason for this, and what
must I do, to get all the Mozilla folders backed up in the History files?
Or is there some other reason?

I didn't get to make a choice whether I wanted a full daily backup or just
backup the files *that changed*... that's why I'm in the dark.  Any usage
advice from someone who is familiar with Maxtor's software for the *Mini*...
would be greatly appreciated.  I have googled, read every Maxtor site and
just can't find these kind of details.  TIA... once again.  

Barbara

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