Bootsect.bak

Discussion in 'Software' started by Headhunter316, Nov 13, 2007.

  1. Headhunter316

    Headhunter316 Private E-2

    I was going through my computer and ran into this bootsect.bak file.Can you plz tell me what it is and is it swafe to delete it?
     
    Headhunter316, Nov 13, 2007
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  2. Mada_Milty

    Mada_Milty MajorGeek

    Bootsect.bak and boot.bak are backup files from the previous xp bootloader.
    They aren't neededed for Vista, and they can be safely deleted.

    (Assuming your install of Vista is good?)
     
    Mada_Milty, Nov 13, 2007
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  3. Headhunter316

    Headhunter316 Private E-2

    thank you
     
    Headhunter316, Nov 14, 2007
    #3

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