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How to Backup Personal Data in Windows

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=== example list of common user data locations ===* c:\Users\Username\Desktop* c:\Users\Username\Contacts* c:\Users\Username\Favorites* c:\Users\Username\My Documents* c:\Users\Username\My Pictures* Windows Live Mail (export to empty folder)3. Choose “Let me choose” radio button to select the profile to back up.3. Choose "Let me choose" radio button to select the profile to back up.== Foolish Datagrab Utility ==This is a 3rd party utility.  The last version released is version: 2.1.1 and it doesn't appear the developer will do any further releases.  considerationsDataGrab is a utility to quickly retrieve only the *desired* data from a live or offline system for backup. Backup Your Users folder: either at C:\Users\Username for Windows 7 or Vista, or C:\Documents and Settings\ for Windows XP. This folder should contain all of your documents, settings, etc -- however, you shouldn't back up cache and history.Testing: program failed to execute after installation on Windows 7. Your Data Folders: If you've created other data on your hard drives, you should include those as well.cmd.exe command line / console commands:* sdclt.exe - Windows Backup and Restore GUI interface.  * wbadmin.exe - Windows Backup and Restore console command.== Foolish IT Datagrab Utility ==This is a 3rd party utility.  The last version released is version: 2.1.1 and it doesn't appear the developer will do any further releases.  DataGrab is a utility to quickly retrieve only the *desired* data from a live or offline system for backup.  Testing: program failed to execute after installation on Windows 7.
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