Windows 7 backup

[pinky123]

I just changed from W XP to W 7
Tried to get an answer to following questions, without success but great frustration:
Re: Backup and Restore
1. how do i backup only selected files/folders from my library??. when i try i get a full bk of whole library and more.
2. how do i change destination for backup?? i get only one choice the DVD burner.
3. should i buy nero 10?? will it work with w 7?

Thanks

 

[Ztruker]

Good tutorial on Backup here: How To Use Backup and Restore in Windows 7 - How-To Geek

 

[mjf]

1. how do i backup only selected files/folders from my library??. when i try i get a full bk of whole library and more.
2. how do i change destination for backup?? i get only one choice the DVD burner.
3. should i buy nero 10?? will it work with w 7?

Thanks

1. Tutorial link above
Except I untick the include an image box in the backup setup and use the "Create a System Image" selection on the main Backup & restore screen. Images are very important and this gives you greater flexibility.
2. Windows should detect other backup locations when present. eg. a plugged in external HDD. "Change Settings" allows you to change backup locations later on.
3. Depends what you want to do. There a number of free programs such ImgBurn I and others find very good.

 

[Ztruker]

I'm not a fan of the backup program included in Windows 7. I prefer Acronis True Image Home or Macrium Reflect Free.