How to backup a PC – A must do.

Day178 : Stupid Computer!!! WORK! by la-CourDon’t let your precious photos, documents, and personal data get trashed by computer melt-down.

It happens.  So be prepared.  If you are like most of us who have files that are important to you, backup soon.  By that, I mean *zoinks* like yesterday.

While you can get backup software from other companies, Microsoft recommend that you use the software that comes with Windows XP and Windows Vista. Here are pointers to get you started.


Backing up a PC running Windows Vista

Backing up a PC running Windows Vista

To get an overview of back up options for Windows Vista, see this article: Methods for backing up your files.

We recommend that you use the Windows Backup and Restore program. It comes with Windows Vista, and is the best and easiest option for backing up your PC. These articles show how to use it: Back up your files and Restore files from backup.

Backing up a PC running Windows XP

Backing up a PC running Windows XP

We recommend that you use software we've provided, Windows XP Backup. If you have Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Media Center edition, the software is already installed. If you have Windows XP Home Edition, you'll need to install it. Here's how: Install Backup from the CD-ROM in Windows XP Home Edition.

When you're ready to use Windows XP Backup, here are a couple articles to get you started:

computer melt down

Note: The backup methods described here do not preserve installed programs—only data. If you are using an Operating System that expire, (such as trials like Windows 7 Beta which expires on August 1,

2009,) you'll need to reinstall a prior version of Windows or a subsequent release of Windows 7 before the expiration date, as well as any previously-installed programs.

 



(The above is adapted from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-pc-backup.aspx)

Reblog this post [with Zemanta]

6 comments:

Get Computer Repairs said...

Computer repair is just one of the many computer services that we offer at Get Computer Repair. We also offer laptop repair and PC repair. If you need computer repairs, just give us a call and we will send a computer technician to your place right away.

Virus Removal Australia said...

Good and informative post. We provide Industry leading Virus removal, Malware Removal, Spyware Removal, and Cleanup Services to Home Users and Small Businesses all around Australia using Teamviewer

Dell Laptop Service Center said...

Dell Laptop Service center are giving repair service at the door. We should high quality Dell out of warranty Laptop Repair, removal of virus, screen removal, wireless network set up, battery removal, motherboard replacement to several other are offered at budget friendly price and it’s Negotiable. We can fix them all in time by our well experience and certified technicians. If you want to repair your laptop in front of your eyesight, than you may call us: 7217871051

Dell Laptop Service Center said...

Dell Laptop Service center are giving repair service at the door. We should high quality Dell out of warranty Laptop Repair, removal of virus, screen removal, wireless network set up, battery removal, motherboard replacement to several other are offered at budget friendly price and it’s Negotiable. We can fix them all in time by our well experience and certified technicians. If you want to repair your laptop in front of your eyesight, than you may call us: 7217871051

Ansel Schoen said...

Thank you for another informative web site. Where else could I get that kind of info written in such a perfect way? I've a project that I am just now working on, and I've been on the look out for such info. web development berlin

MacBook rental in Chennai said...

Amazing Content. Keep posting this informative content; I truly loved reading it.
Apple MacBook rental in Chennai

  © Blogger template 'A Click Apart' by Ourblogtemplates.com 2008

Back to TOP