Windows 7 Backup and Restore

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Ever have something happen with your PC that makes you wish you could turn back the clock? With Windows 7, you can. Backup and Restore in Windows 7 creates safety copies of your most important files, so if you lose something, it won't be lost forever. Backup files and system image Open Backup and Restore from the control panel and start a new backup. First you will need to select a backup destination. In Windows 7, you can back up files to another drive (internal, external, or USB flash drive) or a DVD. Alternatively you could backup to a network location, say on your university's network, but you'll need Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate in order to do so. It is recommended that you use a destination that is external in case your computer stops working. Next you need to decide what to backup. By default Windows will backup data files that are saved in libraries, on the desktop, and in default Windows folders for all user accounts on the computer. It will also create a system image of your programs, Windows, and all drivers and registry settings. This image can be used to restore the contents of your computer if your hard drive or computer stops working. In addition you can specify additional files or folders on your computer to backup, as well as remove any of the default items from the backup. This way you can ensure you only backup the data you don't want to lose such as school papers, project files, or even your MP3s. Next you verify the items to be backed up and set a schedule for recurring backups. You can specify how often and when the backup is automatically performed. Just set it and forget it. Restore files When performing a restore, Windows will default to the latest backup, but you can also choose from any available backup. You then search for files to restore, or browse for either files or folders to restore. You can restore the files to a new location or to their original location. If restoring to the original location and the original files still exist, you will be prompted to copy and replace, not copy, or copy and rename the files being restored. Restore with system image  You can use a system image to restore the contents of your computer if your hard disk or entire computer ever stops working. When you restore your computer from a system image, it's a complete restoration. You can't choose individual items to restore, and all of your programs, system settings, and files are replaced with those on the system image. To restore your computer using the system image backup you have a few options: • If your computer is still working and you can access the control panel, or if you want to restore your system image backup onto a different computer, you can use the Recovery option in the control panel.  • If you can't access the control panel and you don't have a Windows installation disc or a system repair disc, you can use the Repair option from the Advanced Boot menu (opened by holding down the F8 key as your computer boots up). • If you can't access Control Panel, you can restore your computer using a Windows installation disc or a system repair disc (if you have one). Once the system has been reinstalled you can then restore the system image backup.

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