How to Create a System Backup Disc

Save a backup of your computer to a CD or DVD.

The backup utility in Windows 7 (unlike the one in Windows XP) allows you to save backups of your computer to a CD or DVD. If you want to create this type of backup disc, you'll need a few basic tools and some basic computer expertise. If you have a large amount of files that need to be backed up, you should consider using an external hard drive instead of a CD or DVD.

Things You'll Need

• Blank CD or DVD
• Computer with CD or DVD writing disc drive

Instructions

1. Turn on your computer and log into the operating system. Insert a blank CD or DVD into your computer's disc drive.

2. Click "Start," click "Control Panel" and double-click on "Backup and Restore."

3. Click on "Create new, full backup" on the Backup and Restore window.

4. Select your CD or DVD drive and click the "Next" button. Select to either have the backup source files and folders be chosen for you or select to choose them yourself. Click the "Next" button.

5. Click the "Finish" button to save your backup settings and begin the backup procedure.

References

• Microsoft: Back up your files