Back-up Question

[Dudelive]

Ok here is the situation, my boss needs a way of backing up his complete system used for business. Operating system is XP Home Edition, there are several programs that can only be installed by the company rep.
What is the better way of backing-up so as to get it back running with out the long wait of the rep finally getting by.

He is using a laptop for the major work due to theft problems. His last system got stole, computer, monitor, keyboard, speakers and even the mouse plus all the cds used for work. Even with security cameras they were not able to get a real good look at them through all the camoflouge they were wearing.

So since that happened that way he uses a laptop.

Thanks
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