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How to Back Up Windows

Don’t risk losing everything! I’ll show you how to back up Windows the right way, step by step, using free tools you already have plus one easy extra. Protect your files, photos, and memories so you’re ready when, not if, disaster strikes.

What Exactly Is a Rescue/Recovery/Repair/Emergency Disc?

Rescue, recovery, repair, and emergency discs can all mean different things.

Tip of the Day: Update Your Recovery Drive

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What do I do if my system asks for a installation disk and I don’t have one?

Computers are being sold without recovery media fairly often. That can create difficulties if you run into major problems.

Can I create rescue disks for any point in time?

You can indeed create rescue media to restore your machine to any point in time. Rather than calling it rescue media, though, it’s nothing more than an image backup.