Answer by harrymc for How to backup Windows 7 and revert upgrade to Windows 8
You need is to image your hard disk, using a third-party product. The Microsoft backup utility is an option, but it is too limited in scope. You should still use Windows to create a system repair disk...
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The built in backup utility should let you restore from a Windows 7 install disk or a system repair disk. I personally use a third party utility that should work as well. Clonezilla or Macrium Reflect...
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You can use the free utility from Microsoft: Disk2vhd that will create a virtual image of the running OS. Alternatively, you can use the built-in Windows 7 utilities to achieve the same effect (the VHD...
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Microsoft provides a tutorial for backing up your files here. Open Backup and Restore by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Backup and...
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Windows easy transfer will work moving up to windows 8 if something goes wrong. Just use it to drop all your data into a .WIM file and back that up onto an external location. This is a guide for...
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I am currently on Windows 7, and want to upgrade to Windows 8. In case something goes wrong, or an important application stops working on Windows 8, how can I create a backup that can be used to...
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