Windows 10: Asking help understanding the Windows Backup & Restore.

Discus and support Asking help understanding the Windows Backup & Restore. in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have a Windows 10 PC with all the updates. I started using Windows Backup & Restore. I am wording my query on Google every way I can but it doesn't... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by jackdashack, Mar 4, 2021.

  1. Asking help understanding the Windows Backup & Restore.


    I have a Windows 10 PC with all the updates.

    I started using Windows Backup & Restore. I am wording my query on Google every way I can but it doesn't seem to answer anything that I understand right away.

    I have the B&R scheduled every night at 12am. Now does this erase the previous backup from the night before? Or are there multiple B&R's to choose from. Say one last week?

    And how does this fit with Restore Points? Are they one and the same? I can't seem to find if there are multiple B&R's to choose from. If I have not explained enough it's this area backup I am speaking of in the image below.

    Thanks, jep ":-Dx


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    jackdashack, Mar 4, 2021
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  2. Trying to Understand Backup/Recover/Restore Options

    New to Windows 10, wanting to set up my backup routine(s). Although I have had Windows systems in the past( 95, XP, Vista, 8.1) still not quite understanding what the various backup options provide. What I have done:
    1. Activated File History to an external hard drive.
    2. Created a Restore Point.
    3. Created a 'System Image Backup' using the Windows 10 native procedure [to the same external hard drive].
    4. Created a 'Windows Backup' using the procedure in Control Panel| System and Security| Backup and Restore (Windows 7). [to the same external hard drive].
    5. Created an emergency Recovery Drive on a USB stick.
    I have read the tutorials on these subjects and cannot get my head around all these options. I do understand the 'File History' only backs up my files and not any programs, etc. But what is the difference between #2, #3, and #4 above? Especially between #3 and #4?

    I have read the various posts recommending using a 3rd party solution such as Macrium, but before I got that route I wonder if I am not adequately covered by the native Windows 10 options.

    Any help appreciated.

    John
    P.S. BTW, in all those years I have been fortunate never to have had to do even a Restore from a Restore Point.
     
    retexan599, Mar 4, 2021
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  3. Windows 10 Backup and restore appears to be labeled incorrectly as "windows 7 Backup and restore" ?

    Hello Greg,

    Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community and providing us with the detailed description about the issue.

    As per the description, I understand that you are experiencing issue with Windows 10 Backup and restore appears to be labelled incorrectly as Windows 7 Backup and restore.

    I certainly understand your concern and will try my best to help you.

    I would suggest you to refer to the suggestions provided by
    “Kiran Kishore” replied on August 4, 2015 in the following Microsoft Community link.

    Backup and restore for Windows 10

    You may also refer to the link give below and check if that helps.

    Backup and restore: frequently asked questions

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows/back-up-restore-faq#1TC=windows-7

    The above steps holds good for Windows 10 as well.

    I would suggest you to refer to the suggestions provided by
    “Andre Da Costa” replied on January 22, 2015 in the following Microsoft Community link.

    Frequently Asked Questions: Windows 10

    Frequently Asked Questions: Windows 10

    I hope this information is helpful.

    Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Jayant Gupta, Mar 4, 2021
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  4. sumasage Win User

    Asking help understanding the Windows Backup & Restore.

    Free hard drive backup/restore program?

    I am looking for a free (freeware) program that will back up and restore a hard drive. I'm looking to clone a few external hard drives. If the program will backup the used space instead of the whole drive this will be awesome! Thanks for any suggestions.
     
    sumasage, Mar 4, 2021
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