Backup and Restore Data in Windows Vista

Microsoft has included some type of data backup functionality in Windows for years. However, the latest flagship operating system, Windows Vista, has a much improved backup and restore utility.

In Windows Vista, Microsoft has provided more capabilities and automation and wrapped it up in a more intuitive GUI to help novice users backup the data that should be backed up without having to become disaster recovery or data backup experts.

To open the Backup and Restore Center, follow these steps:

1. Click the Start icon at the lower left of the display
2. Select Control Panel
3. Choose Backup and Restore Center