Back-up question

[JLC]

Hi

I'm a Mac user with no idea about Windows, but trying to help out my wife with her laptop, which is running Windows 7. I want to set up a back-up system for her so she can do regular back-ups and would appreciate advice on the best way to do this.

I had a quick look round the Windows7 OS and see that there is a back-up function already on there. Is this any good or would it be better to download/purchase some separate back-up software? If so can anyone recommend a particular software?

My other question is - if I want to back-up her entire computer (applications, system files, settings etc, etc) it would help to know how many GB is currently being used, that way I know how big an external hard drive to use. How do I find this out? Is there a way to find out the number of GB that is currently being used on the internal hard drive?

Cheers
John

 

[theog]

I use Windows backup, & norton ghost v15, for System images, Data Backup

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/675-system-image-recovery.html?ltr=S
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/663-backup-complete-computer-create-image-backup.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/648-restore-backup-user-system-files.html

To see how many GB you have on each Hd, go to My Computer.

 

[whs]

If you want plenty of headaches, you can try the built in Windows7 facilities. If you want something easy and reliable and fast, use this: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/73828-imaging-free-macrium.html?ltr=I