Backup steps to save individual files and folders, or the entire Windows Vista Operating System, are quite critical in emergency situations such as a system crash. This backup allows you to save an image backup of your entire system which can be restored in a matter of minutes if you need to recover from a hardware or software problem.
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Steps
Backing up the entire computer
- Click Start and enter the Control Panel.
- Click the System and Maintenance tab, then select the Backup and Restore Center.
- Click "Back up computer" button.
- Choose where to backup your data in the drop-down box and click Next.
- Click the "Start backup" button after confirming your backup settings.
Backing up files and folders
- Click Start and open the Control Panel.
- Click the System and Maintenance tab, then Backup and Restore Center.
- Click the Back up files button.
- Choose where to backup your data in the drop-down box, then click Next.
- Select appropriate categories on the Which file types do you want to backup? page, then click Next.
- Select frequency, day, and time on the How often do you want to create backup? page and click Save settings and start backup button.
Tips
- The data backup will take place in the background without affecting your work in any way.
- Backing up entire computer can not be done to same drive you are backing up.
Warnings
- The "Backup Entire System" feature is not available in the Home Basic or Home Premium editions. For these editions, you can backup files and folders only.
Sources and Citations
- Home Computer Maintenance.com
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