Backup Schedule


  1. thingy
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    Windows 7 - Home Premium - 64 bit
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    Backup Schedule


    I'm getting a new Laptop next week with Win 7 Home Premium 64 Bit (OEM)

    I've been reading up about Back up and Restore

    If I want to Backup a System Image or Data Files, can I do this as and when I want to or is setting a Schedule compulsory?

    The reason for my question is that I want to Backup onto an External HDD which will not be permanently plugged in, normally I just plug it in when I want to use it

    If Setting a Schedule is compulsory then I would have to remember when it was due and make sure the HDD was plugged in at the right time?

    Also, it's difficiult to Set a Schedule if the Laptop is turned off when not in use?

    I would like to do a Backup as and when I want to, is this possible?

    Thank you
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  3. JMH
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    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
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    Thingy,
    Refer "Limitations" -
    Backup and Restore Center - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Manual image-based full system backup (including incremental backup) can be done on local or removable media in Windows 7 Home Premium.

    Some links for you to peruse.

    Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup

    Backup User and System Files

    Backup Files Schedule - Turn On or Off

    Backup to CD or DVD - Enable or Disable

    Backup to Local Hard Disks - Enable or Disable
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  4. thingy
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    Thank you - your third Link answered my question
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  6. JMH
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    My pleasure.
    Enjoy Windows 7.
    Should you have any further questions you know where to find us.
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