Back up computer

Note: Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore is not included with Windows Vista Home Basic or Windows Vista Home Premium.

Note: The following screens may vary slightly, depending on which options are selected.

To open Back up the computer in the Backup and Restore Center, follow these steps:

  1. From the Windows Vista default Start menu, click Control Panel.

  2. In the Control Panel Home View window, click Back up your computer.

  3. In the Back up your computer window, click Back up computer.
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  4. In the Where do you want to save the backup? window, select the appropriate option, and then click Next.
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  5. In the Confirm your backup settings window, click Start backup.
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  6. The files are backed up.
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  7. In the Windows Complete PC Backup dialog box, click Close.
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