| In today’s world it has never been more | | | | Only you can decide the best backup solution. |
| important to backup your computer files. Still | | | | Personally it’s a no brainer for me. I have 40 |
| most people do not think of backing up their data | | | | plus programs installed on my system so I need a |
| until it’s too late. You need a plan of action | | | | full image backup of my computer in case it goes |
| before your computer hardware goes out or | | | | down. I don’t have time to re-load and look |
| before your Windows Vista operating system | | | | for all my software discs. I use Vista premium |
| takes a dive. | | | | and while Microsoft’s free backup program is |
| All most all versions of Windows Vista have some | | | | nice it does not do the full backup that I want. |
| sort of auto backup feature included in the | | | | Most newer computers have two hard drives in |
| operating system. Vista starter does not and only | | | | them already. If yours does then consider making |
| basic functionality in Vista home. Business and | | | | one just for the backup of your system. You |
| Ultimate have a complete backup and restore | | | | should never backup the data onto the same |
| function. This is what you really want to use but | | | | drive were the original data is stored. If you do |
| for all the other Vista versions it is not included | | | | not have a second hard drive then consider |
| and third party software should be used in it’s | | | | paying a hundred plus dollars and getting an |
| place. | | | | external one. Sundays paper is a great way to |
| What Can I backup? | | | | look for deals on this. |
| Ultimate and Business have a full backup feature. | | | | If you had to choose a particular backup program |
| This allows you to make an image of your drive. | | | | I would say go with Acronis. This is one of the |
| In English it backups up all programs, settings and | | | | few computer backup programs on the market |
| files. If your drive crashes or you have a | | | | that lets you do a full image backup and is very |
| hardware failure you simply take this image and | | | | easy to use. The cost is the same as most and |
| reload it. You will not have to re-install all your | | | | for the money it is one of the best on the |
| other computer files and programs. It’s the | | | | market. Not all people will need a full image |
| best and easiest method. Because of the cost to | | | | backup. If you have many programs installed then |
| develop such software most home end users will | | | | you should consider it. Regardless you really need |
| not have these two OS versions. | | | | to develop a data backup plan and stick to it. |
| For Home and Premium you are not able to | | | | Some day you will thank your lucky stars that |
| backup programs but can backup settings and | | | | you did. |
| personal files and folders like documents, pictures, | | | | For more tips on how to backup Windows Vista |
| music and the like. If you do not buy backup | | | | go to our Windows Vista Backup page. If you |
| software then you should at least take advantage | | | | need information on how to transfer your old |
| of this free feature in Vista. | | | | computer files to you new Windows Vista |
| What do I need for backup? | | | | system then view out How to transfer files site. |