How to Backup and Restore your Windows PC: Simple GuideUpdated 3 months ago

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To back up your files, use File History by going to Settings > Update & Security > Backup, selecting an external drive, and enabling backup. For a full system backup, use System Image Backup via Control Panel > Backup and Restore (Windows 7) > Create a system image.

Key Highlights: Backup and Restore Your Windows PC

• File History Backup: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Backup, select an external drive, and enable File History to back up files automatically.
• System Image Backup: Open Control Panel > Backup and Restore (Windows 7) > Create a system image to back up the entire system.
• Restoring Files: Retrieve lost files via File History in Control Panel or Settings.
• Restoring System: Use Advanced Startup in Windows Recovery to restore from a system image backup.
• Regular Backups: Ensures data protection and easy recovery in case of system failures.

In case of data loss or system issues, restoring files through File History or performing a system image recovery ensures minimal downtime. Setting up automated backups and keeping an external backup drive helps safeguard your important data effectively.