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. Select Back up your computer.
    The Back up or restore your files page appears.
  3. Select Setup Backup.
    The Set up backup page appears.
  4. Select the backup destination, and then select Next.
    The What do you want to Backup page appears.
  5. Select the Let me choose option, and then select Next.
    The What do you want to Backup page 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. Select Next.
    The Review your backup settings page appears.
  8. Select Change schedule to configure how often to back up your files.
  9. Select Save settings and run backup.