Backup your Computer

Windows 7 - backing up files

Open Backup and Restore by clicking the Start button (Bottom left corner of your monitor screen), double-click Control Panel, then double-click System and Maintenance, and then finally double-click Backup and Restore. Do one of the following:
1. If you've never used Windows Backup before, click Set up backup, and then follow the steps in the wizard. (Administrator permission may be required by entering a password or providing confirmation).
2. If you've created a backup before, you can wait for your regularly scheduled backup to occur, or you can manually create a new backup by clicking Back up now. (Administrator permission may be required by entering a password or providing confirmation).
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Windows Vista - backing up files

Open Backup and Restore Center by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking
Control Panel clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Backup and Restore Center.
Click Back up files, and then follow the steps in the wizard. (Administrator permission may be required by entering a password or providing confirmation).

Alternate method - for backing up files

There are alternate ways to backup your data other than using an external hard drive
(which is the best and most preferred way).

bulletSuch as Backing up to tape

bulletBlank CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R or other writable disc.

bulletUSB thumb drive.

bulletUsing an online backup

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