17. Backing Up Your Computer

What You’ll Do

Create a System Repair Disc

Develop a Backup Strategy

Understand Backup Permissions

Explore Backup and Restore

Perform a Backup

Change Backup Settings

Schedule a Backup

Manage a Backup

Create a System Image

Restore Backup Files

Restore Files Using Advanced Settings

Restore Your Computer

Copy or Delete Files From a Backup

 

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, then ...

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