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Aug28
Working with System Image Backups in Windows 7
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No CommentsSystem images are exact images of the drive that Windows is installed on and are used by Windows 7’s Backup and Restore tool. You can read more about Windows 7’s Backup and Restore in my Backup and Restore in Windows 7 – What it should have been in Vista! and Restoring Files with Backup and Restore in Windows 7 articles. A system image includes Windows and system settings, programs and files. You can use a system image to restore the contents of your computer, or the drive that Windows is installed on, if your hard drive or computer ever stops working. When you restore your computer from a system image, it is a complete restoration and you can’t choose individual items to restore, and all of your current programs, system settings, and files are replaced. Restoring Windows 7 systems with System images and Backup and Restore tool is also addressed in an future article which I am working on.
Note: Although this type of backup includes your personal files, remember that because of the fact that they cannot be used to restore individual items to restore, I strongly recommend that you regularly back up your files using the Backup and Restore.
Note: If you have more than one drive or partition on your computer, a system image is only made of the drive or partition that Windows is installed on.
Note: Remember, Windows 7 is still under development. The version I’m working with to grab screenshots from is beta build 7000, and things might (and probably will) change by RTM comes along.
Open Backup and Restore by going to the Control Panel and typing “backup” in the search box. One of the results will lead you to it.

You can also type “backup” on the Start Menu search box, and again, one of the results will lead you to it.

You can also run the following command from the Run or search box option:
sdclt.exe
Naturally, you’d want to perform a manual or scheduled backup of files and folders on your computer. So when you set up a backup by using the Backup and Restore tool, you can let Windows choose what is backed up or you can select the individual folders and drives that you want to back up.

Read more about this in my Backup and Restore in Windows 7 – What it should have been in Vista! article.
Note: If the destination drive 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 will automatically be included in the backup.

However, this article is about working with System Image backups, so we’ll click on the “Create an Image Backup” link on the left hand side of the Backup and Restore tool.

Backup and Restore will look for a backup destination. Read more about this in my Disk Considerations when using Windows 7 Backup and Restore article.
Choose your backup destination and press Next.

Read and confirm your settings by clicking on the “Start Backup” button.

Creation of the system image will begin, and you’ll notice the progress bar.


Note: Unlike regular file and folder backups with Backup and Restore, a System Image uses a VHD file type for the backup media.

When finished, you’ll get a confirmation window.

Next, make sure you safely keep this backup, you’ll need it in case your computer stops working and you decide to restore it. Read my upcomoing “Restoring Windows 7 Systems with System Images and Backup and Restore” article for more information.
Note: You can also create a System Recovery Disk for use when the system is so badly messed that it cannot boot even in safe mode. More on that in a separate article.


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Aug27
Windows 7 Backup & Restore – What it should have been in Vista!
Author: Susanta K Beura; Filed under: Computer & Internet, Security; Tagged as: auto backup, automated backup, automatic data backup, backup and recovery software, backup computer files, backup computer online, backup data, backup disaster recovery, backup drives, backup files online, backup media, backup online, backup software, backup software for xp, backup solution, backup strategy, backup tool, best online backup, beta phase, computer backup service, computer backup system, computer backups, computer data backup, configuration tool, data backup and recovery, data backup online, data backup service, data backup services, data backup solution, data backup system, data backups, data disaster recovery, designers, disaster recovery software, disk backup software, disk image, exe name, file backup software, ftp backup, good chance, hard disk backup software, hard disk image, hard disks, hard drive backup software, hard drive image, image backup, installing windows, internet backup services, laptop backup, laptop backup software, location note, menu search, music media, network backup solution, notebook backup, ntbackup, off site backup, off site data backup, online back up, online backup full system, online backup service, online backup services, online backup solution, online backup system, online backups, online data backup service, online file backup, online pc backup, online secure data backup, pc data backup, raid backup, remote backup system, search box, software backup, start menu, system backup software, tape backup solution, target media, true image, window backup software, windows 2000 backup, windows 2000 server backup, windows backup, windows server backup software, windows xp, windows xp backup, writeable, xp system backup
No CommentsIn Windows Vista, the Backup Status and Configuration tool was the place where one could (or at least try to) backup pictures, music, media and documents on their Vista computer. However, it seems Vista’s designers have made every effort possible to make the backup tool as un-configurable as possible; even preventing us from choosing exactly which file or folder we want to backup. Instead, the Backup Status and Configuration tool will only allow us to select what GENERAL file type we want to backup, not its location.
Note: That is why more advanced users might want to consider using a different and more customizable backup software. Perhaps try installing Windows XP Ntbackup on Windows Vista.
In Windows 7 this has changed, and it seems that there’s a good chance that we’ll finally get a good and working tool this time.
In Window 7 (beta phase, build 7000), the Backup Status and Configuration tool is replaced by a tool called “Backup and Restore”. You can access it by going to the Control Panel and typing “backup” in the search box. One of the results will lead you to it.

You can also type “backup” on the Start Menu search box, and again, one of the results will lead you to it.

You can also run the following command from the Run or search box option:
sdclt.exe
(if you really must know, you can also use %systemroot%system32control.exe /name Microsoft.BackupAndRestoreCenter to do the same thing…)
The Backup and Restore tool will open.

Press “Set up backup” if you wish to backup something.
Windows Backup will start, and the first thing you need to configure is your target media on which you want to place the backup. You can only select local hard disks or writable media. If you select writable disks as your backup media, make sure that they are writeable, which means that you can add, delete, or change content on them. If you decide to use this method and have a lot of files to back up, be sure you have enough discs to finish the job. The Backup and Restore tool tells you how much space you need each time you perform a backup and recommends the type of media to use. That is also true for external hard disks. Select your backup media and press Next.

Note: Be sure to check disk and storage considerations when using Windows 7 Backup and Restore for more information.
BTW, when you insert a new hard drive (such as an external USB drive) and Windows 7 recognizes it, it will prompt you if you wish to use it as the target for your backups. This can be changed later, but if you do select it, the Backup Files will begin.

Next, select what you want to back up. You can let Windows choose what is backed up or you can select the individual folders and drives that you want to back up.

If you let Windows choose what is backed up, the following are included in your backup:
- Data files that are saved in libraries, on the desktop, and in default Windows folders including Pictures (Digital photographs, clipart, drawings, and other image files)
- Documents (Word processor files, spreadsheets, presentations, and other document files)
- Music (Music, play lists, CD tracks, and other audio files)
- Video (Videos and movies)
- E-mail (E-mail messages and contact lists that are stored on your computer
- Compressed files (such as zip, rar, and cab) and Additional files.
Note: Only local files in libraries are included in the backup. If you have files in a library that are saved on a network drive or on the Internet, they will not be included in the backup.
Another interesting note: If the destination drive 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 will automatically be included in the backup. This image can be used to restore the contents of your computer if your hard drive or computer stops working.

If you choose to manually select the individual folders, libraries, and drives that you want to back up, all local files in the selected folders, libraries, and drives will be backed up. However, Windows Backup won’t back up the following items:
- Files in known system folders (folders that contain files that Windows needs to run) – these are backed up only when you create a system image – read my “Working with System Image Backups in Windows 7”article for more information (insert link to existing article).
- Known program files (files that define themselves as part of a program in the registry when the program is installed).
- Files stored on hard disks that are formatted using the FAT file system.
- Files that are in the Recycle Bin.
- Temporary files on drives that are smaller than 1 GB.
So, I selected to manually choose individual folders, libraries, and drives that I want to back up, and after pressing Next I was prompted with this screen. Behold! It seems that the Microsoft designers that worked on Windows Backup really “listened to the public” after all, and it now seems that one CAN individually select folders they wish to backup. I remind you, this was not possible in Vista…

If you expand your user name you will be able to select the types of files you wish to include in this backup.

When satisfied, press Next.

In the next window you can change the backup’s schedule. By default it will take place each Sunday at 7:00 PM. Press Change Schedule and make whatever change you need.

Review your settings, and if done, press on the “Save settings and run backup” button.

After the backup job is finished, or at any other time in the future, you can press on the “Restore my files” button.
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