question What types of data are backed up by a Win 7 OS, when a restore point is created?

[apairofpcs]

[SIZE=+1][SIZE=+1]I've never been sure if selecting a restore point after a pc f[SIZE=+1]ailure, has any potential of solving a problem that I can't solve by trial and error methods.[/SIZE]
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[P5-133XL]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_Restore

 

[apairofpcs]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_Restore

Thank you. That link offers me a wealth of useful information. I'm sure I'll discover elements in the OS that I never knew exists.

 

[LunarMist]

Instead of using that, I much prefer a proper disk image backup program.

 

[P5-133XL]

Thank you. That link offers me a wealth of useful information. I'm sure I'll discover elements in the OS that I never knew exists.

Google is your friend!

 

[apairofpcs]

Google is your friend!

I've been using Yahoo Search to find info, but I'm going to become good friends with Google from now on. Google is everybody's friend, especially Wikipedia.

 

[yionechi]

Different tool will make different types of data.image? So I suggest you try third-party backup tool(eg,aomei backupper), there are some free and excellent software you can google to find. good lcuk!

 

[apairofpcs]

Different tool will make different types of data.image? So I suggest you try third-party backup tool(eg,aomei backupper), there are some free and excellent software you can google to find. good lcuk!

Thank you for your advice. I will surely need a backup or imaging program after I install Win 7 on my Toshiba laptop and also on my desktop pc. I've been solely relying on System Restore.

 

[ddrueding]

Yup, full imaging software is a really good idea. Or drive cloning if you want a really fast recovery at some point.

 

[timwhit]

I use CrashPlan for my backup needs. Worst case scenario, I can just reinstall and restore my personal files.

 

[Chewy509]

May be of interest: http://www.anandtech.com/show/8030/backup-guide