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Back Up Problem

PJB
PJB Posts: 1,364 Forumite
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Hi All

I have been trying to back up my docs, photos and music as i need to put a new OS on it as the licence for my previous one has expired. As the 2 W7 are different veriions i cannot just validate with the new key.

I tried the W7 back up three times but each time it closed down, after 2 hours each times:wall:

Please can anyone help or advise a good back up just for what i need backed up, thanks in advance.

PJB

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  • googler
    googler Posts: 16,103 Forumite
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    Access the folders where you have the docs stored, and copy/paste them to your backup location.

    Is W7 trying to back up ALL of your hard drive, as opposed to just your data?
  • Hammyman
    Hammyman Posts: 9,913 Forumite
    You should be able to get away with just installing the newer version however its advised to back up. It should move all your files into a Windows.old folder.
  • PJB
    PJB Posts: 1,364 Forumite
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    Thanks. Went with Cobian 10 in the end and was very impressed, very easy and also quick!
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