subject: Learn to Backup Data in Windows 7 - Transferring Data to Windows Vista [print this page] Learn to Backup Data in Windows 7 - Transferring Data to Windows Vista
This article is helpful especially for those who want to know about the steps to follow to backup personal data and settings in Windows. Article also covers the steps to transfer Data on Windows Vista OS.
To create backup of data, it would be wise to store that on removal media (DVD, CD, USB, Memory Card, Network Location or External Hard Disk).
In Windows 7 Operating System; there is Windows Easy Transfer utility that you can use to move files, folders and program settings to another PC. It is important to Log On as an Administrator to perform the tasks.
If the system on which you are moving your data is Windows based, then you should follow the steps!
a) Start>> windows easy transfer in the Start Search box.
b) Click on Windows Easy Transfer in the Programs list.
c) Follow the instructions you see on screen to move your data.
In order to transfer data from Windows 7 based system to Windows Vista, you should use Vista version of Windows Easy Transfer. Please perform following steps to achieve this.
a) You are using Windows 7 based computer. Now insert Windows Vista CD or DVD into your CD-ROM.
b) Exit the Windows Vista Setup program.
c) Locate Support folder and double-click it-now click migwiz folder.
d) Double-click Migwiz.exe file.
e) You can see instructions to transfer data.
Below are illustrated few steps to backup your data. It is advised to use Windows 7 Backup and Restore Centre Utility. Steps are...!
a) Start>>Start Search box>>type backup.
b) In the program list click on Backup and Restore.
c) Under backup or restore your file there is Setup Backup, click on that.
d) Select the location from where you want to store your data. Next
e) Do with suitable selections and click Next or Save Settings and run backup.
Do you want to copy data manually to removable media ((DVD, CD, USB, Memory Card, Network Location or External Hard Disk)? Please follow the steps illustrated below.
a) Go to Start, click on Computer and then Double Click C: drive (where your OS is installed).
b) Now Double Click Users folder and then open the User folder that you want to backup to a removable device or a network location.
c) Copy files.
While you are making the backups, it is recommended that you also backup the Windows registry. Backing up the registry helps in restoring the system in case of a failure. An easy way to maintain regular registry backups is by using a reliable and Windows 7-compatible registry cleaner and PC Optimizer tool. To Access Best Registry Cleaner for Windows 7: Click Here.
