Windows 7 Backup with an Image to Boot

Go the Start / Search menu; type “Backup.”

 

Click Set up backup

 

Click Save on a network.

 

Enter your Network credentials

 

 
Select “Let Windows choose”

If you let Windows choose what is backed up, the following items are included in your backup:

• Data files that are saved in libraries, on the desktop, and in default Windows folders for all people with a user account on the computer.

Notes

• Only local files in libraries are included in the backup. If you have files in a library that are saved on a drive located on a different computer on a network, on the Internet, on the same drive that you are saving the backup on, or on a drive that is not formatted using the NTFS file system, they aren't included in the backup.
• Default Windows folders include AppData, Contacts, Desktop, Downloads, Favorites, Links, Saved Games, and Searches.
• If the drive you are saving your backup on is formatted using the NTFS file system and has enough disk space, a system image of your programs, Windows, and all drivers and registry settings are also included in the backup. This image can be used to restore the contents of your computer if your hard drive or computer stops working.

What is a system image?

A system image is an exact copy of a drive. By default, a system image includes the drives required for Windows to run. It also includes Windows and your system settings, programs, and files. You can use a system image to restore the contents of your computer if your hard disk or computer ever stops working. When you restore your computer from a system image, it's a complete restoration—you can't choose individual items to restore, and all of your current programs, system settings, and files are replaced with the contents of the system image.

Although this type of backup includes your personal files, we recommend that you back up your files regularly using Windows Backup so that you can restore individual files and folders as needed. When you set up Windows Backup, you can let Windows choose what to back up, which will include a system image, or you can select the items that you want to back up and whether you want to include a system image.

 

 
 

Completion of Backup

 
Some files were skipped because they are stored on the server.

Backup skipped backing up \\SYNCServer\RedirectedFolders\User#1\My Documents as it is not on local machine.

Backup skipped backing up \\SYNCServer\RedirectedFolders\ User#1\My Documents\My Music as it is not on local machine.

Backup skipped backing up \\SYNCServer\RedirectedFolders\ User#1\My Documents\My Pictures as it is not on local machine.

Backup skipped backing up \\SYNCServer\RedirectedFolders\ User#1\My Documents\My Videos as it is not on local machine.

Backup skipped backing up \\SYNCServer\RedirectedFolders\ User#1\Desktop as it is not on local machine.

  
Create a system repair disc

System recovery options can help you repair Windows if a serious error occurs. To use system recovery options, you'll need a Windows installation disc or access to the recovery options provided by your computer manufacturer. If you don't have either of those choices, you can create a system repair disc to access system recovery options.

Note – Make sure all your open files are saved as the creation of the System Repair Disc might unexpectedly reboot your computer.

To create a system repair disc

1. Click to open Backup and Restore.
2. In the left pane, click Create a system repair disc, and then follow the steps.   If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Select your DVD R/W drive (hopefully you have one).

Make sure a Writeable DVD disk is inserted.

 

 
 Click Start Backup

 
 Note

• If you're prompted to insert a Windows installation disc, it means that the files needed to create the system repair disc can't be found on your computer. Insert a Windows 7 installation disc.

To use the system repair disc

1. Insert the system repair disc into your CD or DVD drive.
2. Restart your computer using the computer's power button.
3. If prompted, press any key to start the computer from the system repair disc.

• If your computer isn't configured to start from a CD or DVD, check the information that came with your computer. You might need to change your computer's BIOS settings.

1. Choose your language settings, and then click Next.
2. Select a recovery option, and then click Next.

What’s on the system repair disc