Backup is the entire computer, not last point

Sorry to make a new question - I see a similar one on the sidebar, but can not understand how to put their hands on it.  Like her, I am using 5 DVD and an entire afternoon whenever I want to back up.  I paid previously for LiveOneCare (I believe was the name) and the back up regularly took 15 minutes - half an hour, on a part of a DVD.  That the right program was dropped recently, but of course this CAN BE DONE - then why can't still do us it the same way?

One of the answers from Microsoft talked to choose to back up only the files instead of the entire computer on the wizard.  I do not give me the choice.  Please fix.  I can back up my files, but what of all the downloads/updates etc, guys?

Backup provides a backup option selected files. Simply select the location of the files.

For detailed information, see these:

Methods to backup your files
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/methods-for-backing-up-your-files

Back up and restore: frequently asked questions
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-and-restore-frequently-asked-questions

Backup Windows does not give you too many options IMO. You can think of another backup utility (free or paid).

Visit this link to get the list of backup utilties available: http://download.cnet.com/windows/backup-software/

PS among paying utilities, Acronis is the best IMO.

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