Windows 7 Backup

The Windows backup tool is just fine. You can create a full system image, or just select files. No need to pay for third-party software.

As long you have your Windows 7 repair disk or the install disk. Windows Backup is a great backup tool. It has saved me already!

Hope this Helps and Happy Holidays..:)

EDIT: You will not need the install or repair disk if you are restoring within Windows..The only time you will need your repair or install disk is if you need to image your hard drive, back how it was before.

After you create a full system image for the first time, it will prompt you to create a Repair Disc. Follow it then, or check out this tutorial.

Chacha said:

HI

Is windows 7 backup tool reliable to make a backup or are hiren's boot CD 10 tools much better? I mean can I trust windows 7 backup maker? will it do everything correctly(some files during this operation are in use by system)

Thanx is advance : )

I agree with Johnathan and Ryan, in fact I only use the Windows 7 back up. I do want to bring to your attention that many here swear by the free Macrium Reflex. Based upon what I read, the only important difference is that Windows 7 back up cannot back up to a CD (although it is not admitted). Macrium, based upon the report of others can back up to CD. Be aware backing up to a 4GB CD would be a PIA. I only know this because I am not able to find an external hard drive, that most would agree will last at least 2 years.