Jeff Liebermann wrote:

> Actually, the DISKPART program is available for XP:
> <http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=300415>
> If the flash drive boot works, it eliminates my major objection to
> backing up from a running system. Thanks.... I'll give it a try.
>

And you can always use the BartPE plugin and build a BartPE which will
either boot from a CD or from flash.