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A little confused about Windows backup utility
Alright, so I'm about to do a clean install of Windows 7. I realize this wipes your whole HDD so I need to back up my data.
I have a 500GB external HDD which is more than enough.
My problem is this. I don't know if I should back up EVERYTHING.The backup utility gives you the option to manually select what you want to back up and then I can check all the things I want to backup.
My worry is that if I check ALL the files which includes my entire C: drive and all my "my documents", "Pictures" folders...etc...will this interfere with my newly installed Windows when I restore these files?
What I mean by this is there are certain files such as "windows games" and I assume even my current OS, that will be backed up.
Now I'm sure my new OS will have some of those same files already installed, such as games like minesweeper and such. That's just an example I'm sure there's more important stuff.
Will this cause a problem if I backup my ENTIRE HDD and restore it all onto a fresh OS?
Also, to anyone familiar with steam, will it be ok to just copy my entire steam folder and then restore it without running into problems? Will I have to redownload steam or my games? Will I lose game saves?
Thanks in advance.