Backing up Archives Using Shadow Copy Service on Windows Vista or Windows 7

About this task

This process backs up an archive using Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service on Windows Vista or Windows 7. If you need additional assistance with using Windows 7 Backup Wizard, refer to Microsoft's website at: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows7/Back-up-your-files

Procedure

  1. Open the Control Panel.
  2. Click Back up your computer.
    The Back up or restore your files screen appears.
  3. Click Setup Backup.
    The Setup backup screen appears.
  4. Select the backup destination, and then click Next.
    The What do you want to Backup screen appears.
  5. Select the Let me choose option, and then click Next.
  6. Navigate to the archive files folder you want to back up by selecting the check box to the left of a file or folder.
    Important: Backup and Restore Center in Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 32-bit and 64-bit does not allow you to backup selected files or folders. The features included and enabled in the Backup and Restore Center depend on the Windows editions.
  7. Click Next.
    The Review your backup settings screen appears.
  8. Click Change schedule to configure how often to back up your files.
  9. Click Save settings and run backup.