Back up your programs, system settings, and files
Windows Complete PC Backup creates a backup image, which contains copies of your programs, system settings, and files. The backup image is then stored in a separate location from the original programs, settings, and files. You can use this backup image to restore the contents of your computer if your hard disk or entire computer ever stops working. You should create a new Windows Complete PC Backup image every six months.
To create a Windows Complete PC Backup image, your hard disk must be formatted to use the NTFS file system. Also, if you save the backup to an external hard disk, that disk must also be formatted to use the NTFS file system. For more information about NTFS, see Comparing NTFS and FAT file systems. The hard disk that you save the backup to must be a basic disk, not a dynamic disk. You can back up dynamic disks, but then you must back up all dynamic disks on the computer.
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| Open Backup and Restore Center by clicking the Start button  , clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Backup and Restore Center. | | 2.
| Click Back up computer, and then follow the steps in the wizard.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. | |
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Hard disk
The primary storage device located inside a computer. Also called a hard drive or hard disk drive, it is where your files and programs are typically stored.
Dynamic disk
A physical hard disk formatted for dynamic storage, which includes support for volumes that can span multiple disks.
Basic disk
A physical disk that can be accessed by MS‑DOS and all Windows-based operating systems. Basic disks can contain up to four primary partitions, or three primary partitions and an extended partition with multiple logical drives.
Program
A set of instructions that a computer uses to perform a specific task, such as word processing, accounting, or data management. Also called an application.
Partition
Part of a computer hard disk that functions like a separate disk. Separate, formatted partitions share your computer's memory and storage space. Partitions allow you to install more than one operating system on the computer.
File
A collection of information that is stored on a computer under a single name. A file can be a text document, a picture, a program, and so on. Files typically have a three-letter file name extension that helps to indicate the type (for example, picture files are often saved in JPEG format and have the file name extension .jpg).
NTFS file system
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NTFS file system
A file system for formatting computer hard disks so they can store information. NTFS provides several improvements over earlier file allocation table (FAT) file systems, including file and folder permissions, encryption, and file compression.
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