Automatic Backup in Windows 7



For Windows 7 users, Windows Automatic Backup is built-in to help users to protect their personal files and documents against accidental deletion and loss. You can set up Windows Automatic Backup at regular intervals to copy your personal files and documents to another location, such as a secondary hard drive, flash drive, or network folder.

Figure 1: Windows Automatic Backup



Your computer's system and program files, Windows settings, and applications are not included in the backup. This is because Windows 7 and your applications should be able to reinstall with your CDs and DVDs, whereas your personal files and documents may not be replaceable.

If you experience system problems or you realized that you accidentally deleted or modified a file, you can also use the restore functionality of Windows Automatic Backup.

Following are the steps to access the Windows backup features:

1. Click the Start button from the Taskbar.

2. Click the Control Panel.

3. Double-click the Backup and Restore Center icon.