Windows 10: w7 file backup and restore issue

Discus and support w7 file backup and restore issue in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have several backup sets, each with a different date, from a particular computer running windows7 stored on a portable usb harddrive. I am trying to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by B. Jaffe, Jun 26, 2025 at 1:57 AM.

  1. B. JAFFE
    B. Jaffe Win User

    w7 file backup and restore issue


    I have several backup sets, each with a different date, from a particular computer running windows7 stored on a portable usb harddrive. I am trying to restore files from one of the sets to a different computer also running windows7. However backup and restore only recognizes the set with the earliest date, which of course is not the one I want.

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    B. Jaffe, Jun 26, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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  2. TWILYTH
    twilyth Win User

    Backup utility

    Cobian backup will do file backups locally or to ftp, with or without encryption and compression. However it doesn't do image backups, which is really what you need if want to fully restore your system.

    I've used the W7 back up program and Acronis a few times to restore a system and both work great. With Acronis though, you need to burn the recovery cd they suggest FOR EACH and EVERY machine you use it on.

    One problem with W7 backup is that seems to break easily. On one machine I did an upgrade re-install and the backup utility doesn't work. No luck in trouble shooting it either. So I now rely on Acronis exclusively for image backups. But I use Cobian for file backups to ftp.
     
    twilyth, Jun 26, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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  3. BERNIE
    Bernie Win User
    Restoring W7 backups


    Hi Everyone.

    Just prior to upgrading my W7 Home 32 bit OS to W10, I had to reinstall W7 to another HDD due to the original disc malfunctioning but without thinking, I then upgraded the newly installed W7 to W10 before restoring my backup. My question is:- Can I now restore my backedup files to W10 via Easus To Do Backup?

    Thank you.
     
    Bernie, Jun 26, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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  4. 5ROLLASON
    5rollason Win User

    w7 file backup and restore issue

    File transfer windows 10 to windows 10 using backup and restore

    Hello

    I'm afraid you still don't seem to have understood my question.

    Let me try again step by step.

    My plan:

    • Upgrade old PC running W7 to W10
    • Buy new PC with W10 pre-installed
    • Back up files and settings on old PC
    • Restore that backup onto new PC
    • Install application software onto new PC
    • New PC becomes my default PC, old one goes into retirement.
    I was aware that Windows 7 Easy Transfer would not run on W10 which was why I proposed this option.

    I have now found an article which gives me confidence that I am on the right track. Although it refers to an earlier operating system

    Back up and restore with Windows Backup - Microsoft Support
     
    5rollason, Jun 26, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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