Windows 7 Backup


  1. Transform
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    Windows 7 32 Bit
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    Windows 7 Backup


    Hi,

    I am thinking about using the built in backup utility in Windows 7. However I wanted to know if it saves the data as a bkf file like in XP, or does it make a carbon copy of the data - i.e files and folders can be opened right after the copy.

    I am ideally looking for a way to have it so that whatever I copy can be accessed straight away just like a manualy copy and paste. Is this possible?
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  3. raf051888
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    From looking at my backup it does not save it as a carbon copies of the data.

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  4. Transform
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    Is there a way to make windows forget my backup drive so that its not displayed anymore?
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  6. SIW2
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    Look under B for Backup:

    Windows 7 - Tutorial Index
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  7. Brink
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    Hello Transform,

    If you mean how it displays after you have already created a backup, then this may help.

    Backup User and System Files - Reset to Default Configuration

    Hope this helps,
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