Backing up Archives with Volume Shadow Copy Service on Windows 7, 8.1, or 10

About this task

The Backup and Restore Center in Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 32-bit and 64-bit does not allow you to back up selected files or folders. However, you can do volume backups. The features available in the Backup and Restore Center depend on the Windows editions. If you need additional assistance about 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 Set up 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.
    The What do you want to Backup screen appears.
  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.
  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.