What files are backup using Windows backup

Hello

I have Windows Vista and if I click on "Start/Control Panel/Back up your files" which files are saved?  Will be all my folders under the folder of saved Documents?   Also, I always choose to use a new CD, can I get a complete the back of my files on the CD?

Thanks for your help.

Phil

Hi zipone,.

The following article covers how backup in Vista.  You will notice that it indicates he backup certain file types and you can change the choice at this time here in the process.  http://www.ehow.com/how_2058419_backup-files-windows-vista.html.

Here is another article on the backup process that is a little more detailed: http://www.vista4beginners.com/How-to-backup-your-data.

Here is another article on what Vista will choose backup and what you choose to back up: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/How-does-Windows-choose-which-files-to-back-up.

If you choose to save to a CD, it backs up all selected for this CD (as long as there is enough space).

Note that this is not a full image backup but just a selective or full of designated files backup (mainly data, videos, audios and other).  For image backups (if your version of Vista is supported, or you use a 3rd party program), it is quite different.  After the back if you are interested in information on this subject.

I hope this helps.

Good luck.

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