I have a windows 7 computer (Compaq-OEM I believe)
I want to backup my copy of windows 7 or I guess - a way to reinstall windows 7 if anything happens like a serious virus, etc. I already have all my important files backed up on an external 640gb hard drive.
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this is a picture of my current "my computer" file I just want to backup a windows 7 boot disc I have win 7 64 bit.
I'm running Windows 7 64x Home Premium on a Toshiba Qosmio X505 laptop. I just got it back from the warranty repair center, where they replaced the hard drive and graphics fan & heatsink, and reloaded the factory windows version. Before I sent it out for repair, I used Windows Backup to create a backup of all my files on a Toshiba casio 500GB external USB drive (I had over 300 GB of files, so it was easier to use Windows Backup than drag and drop all the files, at least at the time). Now that I have the laptop back, I'm having trouble restoring my files. When I go to Control Panel-> Backup & Restore, a message appears in the restore section, saying "Windows could not find a backup for this computer." I've tried reconnecting the drive as well as restarting my computer, but to no avail. I can see and explore the files in My Computer, so I know the hard drive is properly connected.
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<span>488GB Seagate ST3500820AS ATA Device (SATA)
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