Using System State
backup technique, you can create the backup of windows critical
components on any system drive and this backup file
can be used if the original copy is lost, damaged, or destroyed. On
windows 2000/XP/Vista, system state data wizard backed up the following
components.
But if you
are running domain controller, system state data wizard backed up the
following components.
Follow the given steps to run
System State
data backup wizard:
To use this feature, you will need to be logged into your computer
with administrative rights.
First click
on Start button> All programs> Accessories> System Tools then click on
Backup.
Now by
default backup wizard will start, click on advanced mode option to
change the backup settings.
Here a
dialog box will appear with title "Backup Utility", select "Welcome" tab and click on Backup Wizard [Advanced] button
to create backup of windows important components.
Click on
Next button to continue backup wizard.
Now select
option "Only back up the System State date" on what to back
up page and click on Next button.
Here click
on Browse button to specify the destination for backup file and also set
backup file name under "Type a name for this backup" box
then click on Next button.
Now verify
your selected settings and click on Finish button to start backup
process.
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