{"id":118020,"date":"2023-06-23T05:30:48","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T09:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=118020"},"modified":"2023-06-23T07:54:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T11:54:49","slug":"create-full-backup-windows-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-full-backup-windows-7\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create a full backup on Windows 7"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To create a full backup on Windows 7, open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> &gt; <strong>System and Security<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Backup and Restore<\/strong>, click the <strong>&#8220;Create a system image&#8221;<\/strong> option, choose the <strong>&#8220;On a hard drive&#8221;<\/strong> option, select the backup drive, click <strong>&#8220;Next&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;Start backup.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Microsoft <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-7-end-of-lifecycle-details\/\">ended support<\/a> for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020, which means that your device is no longer receiving security and maintenance updates, and there&#8217;s no more support from the company.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you are still using Windows 7, it&#8217;s now the time to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/upgrade-to-windows-10-from-windows-7\/\">upgrade to Windows 10<\/a>, but before going through the process, it&#8217;s recommended to create a full backup with a copy of the installation as well as a copy of your settings, apps, and files, in case you need to roll back.<\/p>\n<p>In the case that you are moving to a new <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/upgrade-windows-7-windows-10-clean-install\/\">clean installation of Windows 10<\/a>, it&#8217;s also recommended to create a backup of your files stored on Windows 7, which you can then restore in the new installation.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\/\">guide<\/a>, you&#8217;ll learn the steps to create a full backup and a file backup to protect your installation and files before upgrading to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\/\">Windows 10<\/a>. In addition, you will learn the steps to restore your computer if the upgrade presents any problems and the steps to restore your files on Windows 7 on your new Windows 10 installation.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#create_full_backup_windows7\">Create full backup on Windows 7<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#restore_full_backup_windows7\">Restore full backup on Windows 7<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#create_file_backup_windows7\">Create file backup on Windows 7<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#create_restore_file_backup_windows10\">Restore Windows 7 file backup on Windows 10<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"create_full_backup_windows7\">Create full backup on Windows 7<\/h2>\n<p>To create a full backup of your <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-7\/\">Windows 7<\/a> device, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Control Panel <\/strong>on Windows 7.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System and Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Backup and Restore<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-127278\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/windows-7-backup-restore-cp_.jpg?resize=827%2C410&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 7 back and restore option\" width=\"827\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/windows-7-backup-restore-cp_.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/windows-7-backup-restore-cp_.jpg?resize=300%2C149&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/windows-7-backup-restore-cp_.jpg?resize=1020%2C506&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/windows-7-backup-restore-cp_.jpg?resize=150%2C74&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Create a system image<\/strong> option from the left pane.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-127279\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/create-system-image-windows7.jpg?resize=827%2C344&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Create system image backup option\" width=\"827\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/create-system-image-windows7.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/create-system-image-windows7.jpg?resize=300%2C125&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/create-system-image-windows7.jpg?resize=1020%2C424&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/create-system-image-windows7.jpg?resize=150%2C62&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>On a hard disk<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the external hard drive to back up your device.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-118034\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/select-backup-destination-windows-7.jpg?resize=725%2C756&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Select backup destination\" width=\"725\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/select-backup-destination-windows-7.jpg?w=725&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 725w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/select-backup-destination-windows-7.jpg?resize=144%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 144w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/select-backup-destination-windows-7.jpg?resize=288%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 288w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/select-backup-destination-windows-7.jpg?resize=550%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Start backup<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-118035\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/start-backup-windows-7_.jpg?resize=725%2C756&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Start backup on Windows 7\" width=\"725\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/start-backup-windows-7_.jpg?w=725&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 725w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/start-backup-windows-7_.jpg?resize=144%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 144w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/start-backup-windows-7_.jpg?resize=288%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 288w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/start-backup-windows-7_.jpg?resize=550%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the backup process will begin, and at the end, you will be prompted to create a recovery disk. However, you can ignore the option as you can use a Windows 7 installation USB media to access the recovery settings as needed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"restore_full_backup_windows7\">Restore full backup on Windows 7<\/h2>\n<p>To restore a backup to rollback to a previous Windows 7 installation, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Start computer with Windows 7 USB media.<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> To start your computer with a bootable media, you may need to change the BIOS or UEFI settings. This process usually requires pressing one of the function keys (F1, F2, F10, or F12), the ESC or Delete key. For more specific instructions, it&#8217;s recommended to check your manufacturer support website.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Repair your computer&#8221;<\/strong> option from the bottom-left corner.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-127280\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/windows-7-setup-repair-computer_.jpg?resize=624%2C462&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 7 setup\" width=\"624\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/windows-7-setup-repair-computer_.jpg?w=624&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 624w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/windows-7-setup-repair-computer_.jpg?resize=300%2C222&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/windows-7-setup-repair-computer_.jpg?resize=150%2C111&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the &#8220;Use recovery tools&#8221; options and &#8220;Windows 7&#8221; from the list.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-127281\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/system-recovery-options-windows-7_.jpg?resize=392%2C298&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"System recovery options on Windows 7\" width=\"392\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/system-recovery-options-windows-7_.jpg?w=392&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 392w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/system-recovery-options-windows-7_.jpg?resize=300%2C228&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/system-recovery-options-windows-7_.jpg?resize=150%2C114&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;System Image Recovery&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-127282\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/windows-7-sytem-recovery-image_.jpg?resize=488%2C370&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 7 system recovery option \" width=\"488\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/windows-7-sytem-recovery-image_.jpg?w=488&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 488w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/windows-7-sytem-recovery-image_.jpg?resize=300%2C227&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/windows-7-sytem-recovery-image_.jpg?resize=150%2C114&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Use the latest available system image<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-127283\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/select-windows7-image-recovery_.jpg?resize=509%2C401&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Select image recovery\" width=\"509\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/select-windows7-image-recovery_.jpg?w=509&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 509w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/select-windows7-image-recovery_.jpg?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/select-windows7-image-recovery_.jpg?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-127284\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/format-repartition-recovery-w7_.jpg?resize=506%2C400&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 7 format and partition drive\" width=\"506\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/format-repartition-recovery-w7_.jpg?w=506&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 506w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/format-repartition-recovery-w7_.jpg?resize=300%2C237&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/format-repartition-recovery-w7_.jpg?resize=150%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the device will revert to the previous installation, and you can start the upgrade process to Windows 10 again.<\/p>\n<p>If you continue to have problems using the in-place upgrade process, you should try to upgrade using a <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/upgrade-windows-7-windows-10-clean-install\/\">clean installation of Windows 10<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"create_file_backup_windows7\">Create file backup on Windows 7<\/h2>\n<p>If you only want to back up your files, you can connect an external drive to your computer and copy the files over, or you can use the file backup option on Windows 7.<\/p>\n<p>To create a file backup on Windows 7, connect an external drive with enough space, and use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System and Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Backup and Restore<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Backup&#8221; section, click the <strong>Set up backup<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-127285\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/setup-file-backup-windows-7.jpg?resize=827%2C312&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 7 setup file backup\" width=\"827\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/setup-file-backup-windows-7.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/setup-file-backup-windows-7.jpg?resize=300%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/setup-file-backup-windows-7.jpg?resize=1020%2C384&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/setup-file-backup-windows-7.jpg?resize=150%2C57&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the external drive to back up your files.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-118044\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/select-windows-7-file-backup-destination.jpg?resize=711%2C698&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Select file backup destination\" width=\"711\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/select-windows-7-file-backup-destination.jpg?w=711&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 711w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/select-windows-7-file-backup-destination.jpg?resize=150%2C147&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/select-windows-7-file-backup-destination.jpg?resize=300%2C295&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/select-windows-7-file-backup-destination.jpg?resize=585%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Let me choose&#8221;<\/strong> option. (The <strong>&#8220;Let Windows Choose&#8221;<\/strong> is also a good option, but it includes a system image, and these steps are meant to create a file backup that you can restore on Windows 10.)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-118045\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/windows-7-backup-letmechoose.jpg?resize=711%2C698&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 7 choose backup items\" width=\"711\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/windows-7-backup-letmechoose.jpg?w=711&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 711w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/windows-7-backup-letmechoose.jpg?resize=150%2C147&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/windows-7-backup-letmechoose.jpg?resize=300%2C295&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/windows-7-backup-letmechoose.jpg?resize=585%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the<strong> &#8220;Back up data for newly created users&#8221;<\/strong> and your account <strong>Libraries<\/strong> options.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Use the <strong>Computer<\/strong> option to select additional files you may need to include in the backup.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Clear the <strong>&#8220;Include a system image of drives&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-118046\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/select-files-backup-windows-7.jpg?resize=711%2C698&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Select files to backup on Windows 7\" width=\"711\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/select-files-backup-windows-7.jpg?w=711&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 711w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/select-files-backup-windows-7.jpg?resize=150%2C147&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/select-files-backup-windows-7.jpg?resize=300%2C295&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/select-files-backup-windows-7.jpg?resize=585%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Click the <strong>&#8220;Change schedule&#8221;<\/strong> option to define when the system should perform regular backups.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Save settings and run backup&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, your files will copy over to the external drive, which you can use to restore in the new installation of Windows 10.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"create_restore_file_backup_windows10\">How to restore Windows 7 file backup on Windows 10<\/h2>\n<p>To restore your files on Windows 10, connect the drive with the Windows 7 file backup to your computer and use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System and Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Backup and Restore (windows 7)<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Restore&#8221; section, click the 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