Microsoft Windows Vista On Demand, Second Edition

Chapter 17. Backing Up Your Computer

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• Develop a Backup Strategy

• Understand Backup Permissions

• Explore the Backup and Restore Center

• Perform a Backup Using a Wizard

• Change Backup Settings

• Schedule a Backup

• Restore Files Using a Wizard

• Restore Files Using Advanced Settings

• Copy Files From the Backup

• Restore Your Computer

• Delete a Backup Set

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Introduction

It is vital that you make backup copies of the files on your computer on a regular basis so you don’t lose valuable data if your computer encounters problems. The term back up (or backup, when referring to the noun or adjective) refers to the process of using a special software program designed to read your data quickly, compress it into a small, efficient space, ...