Windows 7 Back up and Recovery Solved!!!

I’ll be honest I like Windows 7.  It is indeed a good replacement to XP, and much better then Vista.  But with all that goodness comes some bad.  As operating systems get more and more complicated and “security rich” they become more fragile.  Many time this year I have seen Windows 7 crash due to a virus and be un-recoverable. 

You can help to avoid this problem.  First make sure you have a good antivirus tool in place.  I like Microsoft Security Essentials. Use Google Chrome for your browser which will help reduce your exposure.  Then be carful how you surf.  Don’t click on all the get rich, and you have won offers you see.  Just be carful.  Also remember toolbars are evil and frankly serve no good so don’t install them.

 

But and this is a big one.  Make a Repair and Image disk for your computer.  This is what I like about Windows 7.  Simply click that start button and type “Backup” in the entry field.   Once you do this you’ll be taken to a window that gives you the option to create a recovery disk as well as a set of system image disks.  Grab some writable DVDs and follow the instructions.  Place them in a safe place and your ready to recover in the event of a catastrophe. 

Sadly most of my clients don’t do this and they end up suffering the consequences.  Please take a few moments and make those disks.  You’ll be glad you did.

 

Thanks again.  

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