Is it possible to copy my files to a USB stick and use it as a backup?

* Original title: computer problem

Hi guys, first of all excuse my English because it is not my natural language. My problem is this: I think that my office is stressful on me. It's freezing and sometimes it does not start. I'm trying to back up my files, but I'm not. Is it possible to copy my files to a USB stick and use it as a backup? If so should what files I back up? Is it possible to do a reinstall? I have a Dell OptiPlex 745 with windows vista ultimate. Any help would be welcome.

Kind regards

Leslie

Hello

How to make a backup of files:

Go to the file/s you want to put (Documents, music, Photos, etc. in Windows Explorer) > right click on it/them > hover over send it to the mouse cursor > select external hard drive or Memory Stick that you plugged them to save.

And it's method of Dell to backup your data and reinstall of the operating system:

Restore your Computer´s software to factory for Windows Vista settings

http://www.Dell.com/support/article/au/en/aubsd1/SLN117599?c=au&l=en&s=BSD&CS=aubsdt1

See you soon.

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