Windows 10: How can I create a backup with only certain files in Windows 10?

Hello there, a little while ago I did a messy transition to win10 from win8.1. After that most of my important files in c got moved to windows.old. Things were messy at first however I managed to fix %90 of the issue however my main remaining issue is getting some of the registry files back. I know what to get and what not to but I want to make sure that I have a backup. However, when I try to make backup I just want to back up the "Windows" folder but the backup tool trying to get my whole C and D, I done the same thing when I was on Windows 8.1 and it only took some necessary files. I do own a flash with windows in it so as far as I have the backup things should go smoothly. So how do I make that backup of only "Windows" file and my regs in it?

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Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

Windows 10

no, you can't go back..
I suggest creating a backup image of your os drive

 

Unable to Backup certain number of files

Hi Virgilio,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing currently.

I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better.

• How are you trying to back up the data?
• Did you make any changes in prior to this issue?
• Do you gat any error code on the screen?

I suggest you to try few of the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to start Volume Shadow Copy service
and set it to Automatic.

Steps to Start the service and set it to automatic:

• Press Windows Key + R on the keyboard and type
  services.msc, Services window gets opened.
• Search for Volume Shadow Copy service, right click on it and click on
  Properties.
• Start the service, set
  Startup type to Automatic.

Step 2: I suggest you to perform clean boot to avoid any third party software conflict and check.

Disclaimer: Putting your system in
Clean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. You need to follow the steps from the article mentioned below to perform a Clean Boot.

How to perform a clean boot in Windows

(Applies to Windows 10 as well)

Note: Refer "How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting" to reset the computer to start as normal after troubleshooting.

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For reference: Backup and restore your files

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-back-up-your-files

Hope the information helps. Please let us now if the issue persist and we will be happy to assist you further.