Discussing Windows backup and restore involves understanding how to protect data and recover it when needed.

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ManuMCPvP
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08-16-2016, 01:01 PM

Imagine you're switching to a newer computer and want everything from your old setup—photos, music, games, photoshop, lightroom files—to transfer completely. You're thinking about backing everything up to an external drive before moving. From a quick summary: yes, backing up your Windows installation should preserve all data, including your important files on the HDD. Once you switch to Windows 7 and then upgrade to Windows 10, those files should remain intact on your new system. Just make sure the backup is done correctly and you have a reliable transfer method.

ManuMCPvP

08-16-2016, 01:01 PM #1

Ezryo
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08-16-2016, 01:41 PM

I've restored using W7 backup and restore multiple times without any issues... Just be sure to create a system image! Good luck.

Ezryo

08-16-2016, 01:41 PM #2

I've restored using W7 backup and restore multiple times without any issues... Just be sure to create a system image! Good luck.

iBePood
Junior Member

08-16-2016, 09:10 PM

Create a full disk copy from the present drive. External storage must match the size. You can also generate a restore point using the current session, but it only saves configuration settings.

iBePood

08-16-2016, 09:10 PM #3

Create a full disk copy from the present drive. External storage must match the size. You can also generate a restore point using the current session, but it only saves configuration settings.