®® Microsoft Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 10 Backing Up and Restoring Files

XP Objectives Learn why backups are important Examine backup strategies Evaluate how backup software uses the archive attribute Back up and restore files Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 102

XP Objectives Restore folders and files from a backup Create a system image and system repair disc Examine how to restore a system image Restore previous versions of files Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 103

XP Backing Up Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 104

XP The Importance of Backing Up Files Common causes of data loss include: – User errors – Malicious software, malicious Web sites, and hackers – Power failures, power surges, or power brownouts – Unresolved file system problems – Hardware malfunctions or failure – Software problems – Theft or vandalism of a computer – Natural disasters including fires, floods, and earthquakes Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 105

XP The Importance of Backing Up Files There are different approaches to back up important files: – Copy files from a hard disk to some type of removable storage – Copy files from a hard disk to an external hard disk drive or network folder – Use a backup utility – Use shadow copies Organize your files and folders logically Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 106

XP Developing an Effective Backup Strategy It is important to develop and implement an effective backup strategy – Backup cycle – Full backup (normal backup): makes a copy of all files – Differential backup: backs up files that have been added/changed since the last full backup – Incremental backup: backs up files that have been added/changed since the last backup Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 107

XP Developing an Effective Backup Strategy Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 108

XP Developing an Effective Backup Strategy – Copy backup: backs up all the files you select without affecting other types of backups – Daily backup: backs up all files that have been created or modified the day you perform the daily backup Does not interfere with the incremental or differential backup strategy Keep multiple backups and multiple types of backups Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 109

XP Understanding the Importance of the Archive Attribute The Archive attribute (or Archive bit) is used to tell the backup utility what to include in the backup Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 1010

XP Understanding the Importance of the Archive Attribute Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 1011

XP Using Backup and Restore Performs two types of backups – Full Backup Backs up user folders and files, as well as folders and files for other users on the same computer – System Image Backup Windows Backup creates a complete image of your entire hard disk so you can restore your computer if you experience a major problem Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 1012

XP Using Backup and Restore Backing up folders and files – Open the Backup and Restore window – Indicate you want to back up files Specify settings the first time you back up folders and files You can let Windows choose the best files to back up – Choose a location for the backup Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 1013

XP Using Backup and Restore – Select the types of files to back up It usually is best to back up all files in your User folder – Set a schedule for the backup – Save your settings and start the backup Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 1014

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XP Using Backup and Restore The following are contained on the full backup storage media: – Folder with a custom icon and the name of your computer system This folder contains the current backup and any future backups that you create – MediaID.bin file Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 1016

XP Restoring Files Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 1017

XP Restoring Folders and Files You may need to restore files when they become corrupted or damaged Open the Control Panel, and then click the “Back up your computer” link under System and Security In the Backup and Restore window, click the “Restore my files” button or “Restore all users’ files” button In the Restore Files dialog box, click the Search button, “Browse for files” button, or “Browse for folders” button Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 1018

XP Restoring Folders and Files In the “Browse the backup for folders or drives” dialog box or the “Browse the backup for files” dialog box, browse the folder structure of your backup media for the folders or files to restore, and then click the Add folder button If you are browsing for files in the “Browse the backup for files” dialog box, browse the folder structure of your backup media for the files to restore, select the files you want to restore, and then click the Add files button Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 1019

XP Restoring Folders and Files Verify your selection, and then click the Next button Choose whether to save the restored files in the original location or an alternate location that you specify, and then click the Restore button If necessary, select an option in the Copy File dialog box to resolve conflicts where a file being restored has a name identical to an existing file After the restore operation is complete, click the Finish button, and then close the Backup and Restore window Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 1020

XP Creating a System Image and a System Repair Disc Copies the drives required for Windows to run properly to a virtual hard disk file – Indicate you want to back up your computer – Specify the backup location – Confirm your backup settings – Start the backup Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 1021

XP Creating a System Image and a System Repair Disc The backup storage media contains: – Image backup folder – Backup set folder – Catalog folder – SPPMetadataCache folder – MediaID file Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 1022

XP Restoring a System Image Backup You must boot from your Windows 7 DVD and open the System Recovery Tools Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 1023

XP Using Previous Versions and Shadow Copies A shadow copy is a copy of a folder or file that Windows creates for a restore point – System Protection periodically creates restore points Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 1024

XP Using Previous Versions and Shadow Copies Right-click the file icon, click Properties on the shortcut menu, and then click the Previous Versions tab Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 1025

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