Does Win 7 back up a functional set of applications (programs)?

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Win 7 Back reads:

Windows Backup won't back up the following items:
  • Program files (files that define themselves as part of a program in the registry when the program is installed).
Does that mean that the applications contained in the folder Program files will not be backed up ready for a restore when there is a system crash?

I want to make a system image for restoring my operating system which will be located on C with applications.
 

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I want to make a system image for restoring my operating system which will be located on C with applications.

Hi,

I'm not sure about Windows Backup, but I guarantee that Macrium will do exactly what you want. We have a fine tutorial for that too:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/73828-imaging-free-macrium.html

I have personally used this method in over 7 separate installations for friends and colleagues and have yet to encounter one that doesn't work.

Regards,
Golden
 

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Hi Golden,
Thanks for your reply.
The Macrium software looks OK.
Where would you recommend I install the Windows Automated Kit that is required to make a "restore" function successfully. C Program Files (where the operating system is located) or on a separate hard drive to the operating system.
 

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WD NTFS 500 GB x2
Hi,

I'll save you the trouble of downloading WAIK. Download this pre-made WinPE - burn it to a USB using YUMI or similar, and then boot from it to create and/or restore Macrium images. Its all you need.

Its free of malware, but do scan it for your own peace of mind.

Index of /~badeco

Regards,
Golden
 

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Golden Mk. I.4
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Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
CPU
Intel i7 860 @ 2.80 GHz O/C'ed to 4.0GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte P55A-UD3R Rev.1. Award BIOS F13
Memory
16GB Corsair Vengance DDR3 @ 661 MHz Dual Channel (9-9-9-24)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA NVidia GTX 560 1024MB
Sound Card
Realtek Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual Samsung SyncMaster 2494HS
Screen Resolution
1920*1080 and 1920*1080
Hard Drives
1*Samsung 840 EVO 120GB SSD;
1*OCZ Vertex 2 60GB SSD;
2*Samsung F3 SpinPoint 1TB in RAID0;
1*Samsung F1 SpinPoint 1TB;
2*Western Digital 1TB External USB 3.0
1*Western Digital 500GB External USB 3.0
1*Seagate 500GB External USB 2.0
PSU
Thermaltake ToughPower QFan 750W
Case
Thermaltake Element S VK60001W2Z
Cooling
Corsair H60 Water Cooling, 2*230mm and 2*80mm case fans
Keyboard
Logitech G110
Mouse
Logitech MX518
To answer your question on backup. That statement refers to the File and Folder backup. The imaging component will back up everything on the partitions you image. It's a bit confusing but Windows, by default, does both in a scheduled backup. I would agree with Golden however that Macrium is a better choice for imaging.
 

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Hi,

I'll save you the trouble of downloading WAIK. Download this pre-made WinPE - burn it to a USB using YUMI or similar, and then boot from it to create and/or restore Macrium images. Its all you need.

Golden
OK Thanks. I had already downloaded Macrium 5.0, installed and created a back up image of PartitionC before I found this reply.

Can I still use the WinPE you sent to recover my computer using the backup image I have already created with Macrium 5.0?

Its free of malware, but do scan it for your own peace of mind.

Index of /~badeco

Regards,
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x32
CPU
2.8 GH Corei5 - 2300
Motherboard
Gigabyte
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 201
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer S23, BenQFP22
Hard Drives
WD NTFS 500 GB x2
Hi,

I'll save you the trouble of downloading WAIK. Download this pre-made WinPE - burn it to a USB using YUMI or similar, and then boot from it to create and/or restore Macrium images. Its all you need.

Golden
OK Thanks. I had already downloaded Macrium 5.0, installed and created a back up image of PartitionC before I found this reply.

Can I still use the WinPE you sent to recover my computer using the backup image I have already created with Macrium 5.0?

Its free of malware, but do scan it for your own peace of mind.

Index of /~badeco

Regards,

Yes you can.
 

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Hewlett-Packard/G62-107SA Notebook
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 330 @ 2.13GHz
Motherboard
Hewlett-Packard 1425
Memory
8 GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Builtin
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
250 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
2TB Seagate GoFlex USB 2 Drive
1TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive
1.5TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive (Samsung)
2TB WD MyBook Live NAS.
Mouse
Logitech Anywhere MX
Internet Speed
152 Mbs download 10 Mbs upload
Antivirus
Norton 360
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Chrome
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