Windows 7 Backup & Restore - What it should have been in Vista!

In 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. Read my article on backup status and configuration in Vista for more on that issue.

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.

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La suite sur le site de PETRI :

http://www.petri.co.il/windows-7-backup-restore.htm