[msbug]

I just bought an HP G72-B66US laptop. This is the first time I will be using Windows 7. I know we are not given back up CD's any longer in case of a crash. Is it easy to create one for someone who is not too computer savvy but is not stupid either?

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Hi msbug,
A video for you on "how to" to watch 1st
A step by step guide here http://forums.techar...als/1114725.htm
I hope this helps and let us know how it works out for you.

[phillpower2]

Hi msbug,
A video for you on "how to" to watch 1st
A step by step guide here http://forums.techar...als/1114725.htm
I hope this helps and let us know how it works out for you.

[msbug]

so do i have to do the backup and then the repair disc? I would back up the c drive on the new computer and then do the disc. I didn't know I had to do both, so thank you. I thought I just had to do the create repair disc. Aye yi yi, a brand new computer and it's confusing.

[msbug]

I created my repair disc, but I think I messed up the back up of files. I ended up with them on discs instead of my E drive. I can't go back and put it on my E drive now.

[peter99]

good full guide here

http://maximumpcguid...up-and-restore/

Learn how to set up Backup and Restore in Windows 7 to backup your entire computer to an internal or external hard drive, USB flash drive, network share, or a DVD RW on a regular schedule

start your backup and restore window click change settings

see picture 7 in (Set Backup and Restore to Save Backups on an Internal/External Hard Drive or USB Flash Drive)

[msbug]

I did the back up only it ended up on dvd's instead of my E drive and when I go back to do it on my E drive it will only offer me the option of the DVD's so I guess I have to live with it.