You want to backup important data regularly to an external hard disk. Is Windows 7 has been supporting the routine tasks like that?

TIPS data backup function in Windows 7 was increased. For example, you can back up data that is in the system with just a few steps. In addition, you also can backup a specified folder on a regular basis. To configure this backup options, click "Control Panel | Backup and restore | Set up the backup".

Furthermore, Windows will ask for data backup target location. If there is an external hard disk that is connected, the system will automatically recommend it. Select this drive and click "Next". Now, define, Windows or you are selecting a number of data to be backed up. For system backup, you can continue it according to the recommendation of Windows.

In addition, you also can backup a number of important directories on a regular basis. How, to enable the option "Selection by the user" and click "Next". Selection of default is the same with the recommendation of Windows ever. Now, you can select folders and libraries who want to be a backup. Next, disable the option "Save data for newly created user" then click the arrow in front of the "Libraries". For example, let the "Document Library" is turned on and off "Includea system image of drives" and click "Next".

For daily data backup process, click the "Change Schedule". In the dialog window, tick the box "Run backups on a schedule (recommended)" and change the "How Often" to "Daily" and set the clock option in the "What Time" then click "OK". Make sure you arrange a schedule that must be different from other backup processes. If you are unsure, you can click the button "Save settings and run backups."