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Auto Backup Made Easy: How to Backup Your PC on Windows 7

It may have happened to you that your computer’s hard drive has been formatted or all your data has been deleted for some reason.

In such cases, if you do not have a backup copy of them, it will be almost impossible to fully restore the data. In this article, we will discuss how to backup your PC automatically on Windows 7.

The Windows operating system provides helpful tools and facilities for backing up information and system files. With the help of these tools, we will almost not need to use external software Except in particular cases and doing additional work on backup.

This feature is known as Backup and Restore in Windows. If you search for the term backup in your start menu, the desired system tool and program will be displayed for you.

How to backup automatically on Windows 7

To backup certain files on a Windows 7 computer, you’ll be using the Backup and Restore utility.

To backup automatically of your system in Windows 7, follow these steps:

1. Select Start.

2. Open the Control Panel.

3. Open the System and Security.

4. Select Backup and Restore.

For a faster route: Select Start, type backup in the search field, and then select the Backup and Restore option from the search results list.

5. At the Back up or restore your files screen, select Set up backup.

Backup your PC automatically on Windows 7

6. Click on where you want to save the backup and click on Next.

You can save the backup on:

  • on a network
  • a hard disk drive
  • writable DVDs

If you want to backup your files to a DVD, insert the DVD after prompting, and you can label any DVD.

If you want to save a backup copy of your files on the network, you must go to the desired location on the network and click on the OK option after validating the network.

7. Choose Let Windows choose.

backup automatically on Windows 7

Note: You can opt for Let me choose and click individual files and folders to backup.

8. Select Next.

9. Confirm support details.

10. Select Save settings and run backup.

11. Now the backup process starts.

This process may take some time because the system is backing up all your files.

12. After the process is finished, the Restore Your Files or Backup Your Files wizard will display the size of the backup file.

How to restore a backup in Windows 7

Below are the instructions for a backup file using the Backup and Restore tool.

Follow the steps below:

1. Select Start.

2. Open the Control Panel.

3. Open the System and Security.

4. Select Backup and Restore.

For a faster route: Type backup in the search box at Start and click the Backup and Restore items from the search results list.

5. At the Back up or restore your files screen, select Restore my files.

restore a backup in Windows 7

If the backup part is not recognized for you, the restore my file option will not appear, in this part, click on choosing another backup copy to restore files.

6. Browse to locate the backup file.

You can narrow your location search by selecting Choose a different date.

You have the possibility to select a backup file based on the date you saved the backup.

7. Select Next.

8. Click a location where you want to restore the backup file.

9. Select Restore.

10. The restore process will now begin.

This process may take some time because the system is backing up all your files.

11. When the process is complete, select Finish.

Delete individual backup files

In Windows 7, you can use the Backup and Restore tool to delete individual backup files.

Follow the steps below:

1.Select Start

2. Open the Control Panel.

3. Click System and Security.

4. Select Backup and Restore.

5. At the Back up or restore your files screen, select Manage space.

Delete individual backup files

6. The Manage Windows Backup disk space wizard should now appear.

7. Select View backups.

Delete individual backup files

8. Select the backup files you want to remove.

9. Select Delete.

10. Select Delete again to confirm that you want to delete the backup files.

11. The restore process will now begin. This process may take a while depending on how large the backup file is.

12. Once the backup files are deleted, click on Close.

13. Select Close again to exit the Manage Windows Backup disk space wizard.

Restore files from Windows 7 backup

If you created a backup file in Windows 7, you can have it restored on your system.

Follow the steps below:

1. Insert the Backup DVD you used in Windows 7.

2. Select Start.

3. Open the Control Panel.

4. Click on System and Security.

5. Select Backup and Restore.

6. At the Restore section, click Select another backup to restore files from.

Restore files from Windows 7 backup

7. Verify the backup file details. Select Refresh if you don’t see the details yet.

8. Select Next.

9. Choose Click all files from this backup.

10. Select Next.

11. Choose where you want to save the files on your Windows 7 system

12. Select Restore.

13. Once the process is complete, verify that the files have been restored successfully.

Why is backup important?

A backup is a copy of your data that is stored separately from the original file in a location.

If for any reason, the actual data is corrupted, damaged, or deleted, you can recover this information. In short, backups minimize the risk of permanent data loss.

This work is valuable because the information is valuable. Backing up sensitive financial, legal, scientific, etc. information in Windows is a way to protect them against any danger and threat.

Types of computer backup

1. Full Backup

A whole file backup is a 100% copy of the original files. The information is saved in a new folder whose date is also known. It is the old way to make a backup. Since all files and data are backed up in Windows, the process of making a full backup is a time-consuming but reliable process.

2. Differential Backup

In the asynchronous backup, you already have a complete backup of your data. This type of backup checks your files and creates a Windows backup of the changes made after the full backup.

3. Incremental Backup

Incremental backup works the same as heterogeneous backup and backs up only changed files.

The difference between these two types of backup is that in an incremental backup, only files that have changed compared to the previous backup are backed up, regardless of whether it is complete, inconsistent, or cumulative. It is the fastest way to backup files in Windows.

4. Syncing Backup

From a technical, synchronization is a kind of backup with the difference that it works in different directions. For example, if you have similar files in two systems and you make changes to the file in one of them, these changes will be applied to the same information in the second system.

In fact, with this synchronization, a backup of the information will be prepared in the other system. This option is helpful if you frequently access your data from different places.

Last Words

In this article, you learned how to back up your files in Windows 7, the importance of the backup process, and the types of backup.

You can easily make a backup copy of the information in your system by following the mentioned steps.

Have you used the method mentioned in this article?

What other methods do you know for an automatic backup of Windows 7?

Sarah Kmz

Sara is a talented author and technology enthusiast with a passion for writing about Windows tips and tricks. She was born and raised in Seattle, Washington and has always had a love for all things related to technology. After completing her degree in Computer Science at the University of Washington, Sara began working as a software developer. She quickly discovered that she had a talent for writing and decided to combine her two passions by starting a blog about Windows tips and tricks. Sara's blog quickly gained popularity and she became known for her clear and concise writing style, as well as her ability to explain complex technical concepts in a way that was easy for anyone to understand. Her blog has become a go-to resource for Windows users looking to optimize their experience and make the most out of their technology. In addition to her work on her blog, Sara is also a prolific writer of technical articles for a number of different publications. Her writing has been featured in numerous technology blogs and websites, and she is widely respected in the industry for her expertise in the field. When she's not writing or working on her blog, Sara enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. She is also an avid traveler and is always looking for new places to explore and new experiences to have. Overall, Sara is a talented writer and technology expert who is dedicated to sharing her knowledge with others. Her passion for both technology and writing has made her a respected figure in the industry, and she continues to inspire and educate others through her work on her blog and beyond.

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