Windows 7 - Backup to Local Hard Disks - Enable or Disable

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This will show you how to enable or disable all users from selecting and saving to Local Hard Disks in Windows 7 Backup and Restore Files and Creating a System Image.

1. To Enable Backing up to Local Hard Disks -

A) Click on the Download button below to download the
Enable_Backing_Up_To_Local_Disks.reg file below.

B) Go to step 3.

2. To Disable Backing up to Local Hard Disks -

A) Click on the Download button below to download the
Disable_Backing_Up_To_Local_Disks.reg file below.

3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the desktop.

4. Right click the downloaded .reg file on the Desktop and click on Merge.

5. Click on Run, Yes, Yes, and OK when prompted.

6. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file on the desktop if you like.

1. Open the all users, specific users or groups, or all users except administrators Local Group Policy Editor for how you want this policy applied.

2. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Backup, and Client. (see screenshot below)

3. In the right pane, right click on Prevent backing up to local disks and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)

4. To Enable Backing up to Local Hard Disks -

A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)

B) Go to step 6.

5. To Disable Backing up to Local Hard Disks -

A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)

6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)

7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.