How do I backup XP to a DVD on a brand new machine?

I have just bought a new machine and it came with no installation disk or
driver cds but has it already installed with some software such as Sonic 7.
I am new to admin tasks on XP.

With ME, I copied the Windows folder after I installed from the installation
CD and got the drivers going to a CD.

Tried to do the same with XP Home and the Program folders but Sonic 7 failed
to copy the folder to a DVD. Had some files running (mainly log files) that
would not copy anyway.

What is the best and cheapest way to backup this factory setup so if
anything goes wrong or I need a clean start I can format the disk and copy
it back from a DVD.

Do I need imaging software or will I need to buy another copy of XP from
Microsoft?!




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