Windows 7 Backup and Restore

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• Oct 24, 2010

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I would like to know if Windows Backup and Restore can backup the actual Windows 7 operating system, if so how do you restore it?

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Back up and restore, just your stuff
System restore the OS
System Image. The entire HD.

Which interests you; and I will help

 

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jackdash said:

I would like to know if Windows Backup and Restore can backup the actual Windows 7 operating system, if so how do you restore it?

Thanks
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Hi jackdash & welcome,

Check out the information in these Tutorials -

This link shows the various types of Back Up that can be done
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/257-windows-7-tutorial-index.html?ltr=W#post1065

How To Use Backup and Restore in Windows 7 - How-To Geek

 

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http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/663-backup-complete-computer-create-image-backup.html

Shows you how to make a System Image.

 

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• Oct 25, 2010

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Thanks for the help, just one question:
I created a folder on my external drive to store my backups in.
Then selected the option Manage Space under Backup and Restore your files and got the external drive listed but was unable to select the folder.
So I am wondering does the software create its own folder?
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• Oct 25, 2010

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I have a separate partition for my backups. System Image, System Restore and Backup and restore make their own folders. The back up software named is included with the OS. There are other great free Backup software like Macrium Reflect, that are used by many in lieu of the native Backup software.

 

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