This document provides instructions for backing up and restoring files on Windows 7 and Windows 8 systems. It explains how to back up files for the first and second user accounts separately. The backup can be saved to a local or network location. Restoring files involves locating the backup file and selecting where to restore the files. Both backing up and restoring may take time depending on the size of files involved.

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COC 4 – Backup and Restore
Backup
Backup in Windows 7 (Logged in as 1st
User)
This guide explains how to create a backup of your files on Windows 7 computer.
To create a backup of your system in Windows 7, follow these steps:
1. Click Start
2. Go to Control Panel
3. Go to System and Security
4. Click Backup and Restore
For a faster route: click Start, type backup in the search field, and then click on the
Backup and Restore option from the search results list.
SERVER
Client
Netbook
Shared folder
Backup
Win7
Win8
Backup of
“First User”
Shared folder
Backup and Restore
File History
Backup of
“Second User”

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5. At the Back up or restore your files screen, click Set up backup
Windows 7: Set up backup
If you plan to save the backup on a network, browse to the desired location on the network. After
you type the network credentials, click OK.
Choose Let Windows choose (recommended)
Choose Let me Choose.
You can opt for Let me choose and select individual files and folders to backup.
Click Next
Verify the backup details

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Choose your First User, check it.
UNCHECK all, except for first user
At the lower portion UNCHECK include system image. Note this is important
• Click Save settings and run backup
Backup in Windows 8.1 (Logged in as 2nd
user)
How to create a backup on Windows 8 or 8.1 system
Before you begin, make sure you’re logged in as an Second User.
The instructions are:
1. Go to Settings
Settings Icon in Windows 8.1
2. Go to Control Panel
3. Under System and Security, click Save backup copies of your files with File History
Windows 8.1: System and Security in Control Panel
4. The utility software should now load
5. Select a destination where to save your backup
6. Click Turn on to start the backup process.

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You can save the backup on a network.
If you save the backup on a network, you need browse to add the desired location on the
network, then type the network credentials and click OK.
Browse your Win8 shared folder on the server.
7. The backup process will now start. This may take a while, depending on the final size of the file.
RESTORE
Start by erasing your Windows 7 and Windows 8 user’s file.
Local Disk C: > Users > First User > Erase its Files
Local Disk C: > Users > Second User > Erase its Files
SERVER
Client
SERVER
Client
Netbook
Netbook
Shared folder
Backup
Win7
Win8
Restore “First User”
Shared folder
Backup and Restore
File History
Restore “Second
User”

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How to restore a backup in Windows 7
The instructions to restore a backup file using the Backup and Restore utility are:
1. Click Start
2. Go to Control Panel
3. Go to System and Security
4. Click Backup and Restore
Or type backup in the search box at Start and click the Backup and Restore items from
the search results list.
5. At the Back up or restore your files screen, click Restore my files.
Windows 7: Restore my files
6. Browse to locate the backup file
7. Click Next
8. Select a location where you want to restore the backup file
9. Click Restore
10. The restore process will now begin. This process may take a while depending on how large the
backup file is.
11. When the process is complete, click Finish

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How to restore a backup in Windows 8.1 system
Before you restore a backup file, please log in as an Administrator.
The instructions are:
1. Click Search or press the Windows and C keys to open the Charm Bar
2. Type restore in the search box
3. Click Restore your files with File History from the search results list
Windows 8: Restore files with File History
4. The software should now load
5. Search and locate for your backup, select it, then click the refresh button at the bottom of the
wizard to restore it
6. The restore process should now begin. This may take a while, depending on how large is your
backup file.