Backup and Restore (Windows 7)


  1. Posts : 89
    Win 10 TP
       #1

    Backup and Restore (Windows 7)


    My PC originally came with XP (OEM). My upgrade procedure was to install an SSD and load 8.1 on that. When booting for the first time, I was surprised but pleased to see that I had the choice of 8.1 or XP. Subsequently, I opted to upgrade to Win 10 and that worked in the same way. However, when it came to setting up the Backup and Restore schedule, I noticed that the module is entitled Backup and Restore (Windows 7). This leaves me puzzled as I have never had Win 7 on this PC.
    I have now disconnected the Win XP drive and corrected BCD so that I start directly in Win 10 but this backup anomaly bothers me.
    Is this just a quirk in Win 10 or is there somthing I need to do about it?
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  2. Posts : 5,169
    64bit Win 10 Pro ver 21H2
       #2

    The Windows 7 Backup and Restore is a legacy from the earlier OS, it is there to allow you to restore from earlier W7 backups if you have them.

    See: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...-in-windows-10

    Other info here.
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  3. Posts : 89
    Win 10 TP
    Thread Starter
       #3

    As I said, I have never had Windows 7; just XP, 8.0 and 8.1.
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  4. Posts : 5,169
    64bit Win 10 Pro ver 21H2
       #4

    TopGeek said:
    As I said, I have never had Windows 7; just XP, 8.0 and 8.1.
    What you had before makes no difference, Microsoft included it as standard and even a clean install will also add the Backup and Restore with Windows 7 mentioned.
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  5. Posts : 89
    Win 10 TP
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks for the clarification. What a strange idea, to mention a product that has never been used previously.
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  6. Posts : 2,834
    Windows 11 Home (x64) Version 21H1 (build 19043.1202)
       #6

    Yes it is mine came with 8.1 but on control panel tells me backup to windows 7 if I want to
    I am no way interested in going back to Windows 7,8 or 8.1
    Windows 10 for me all the way
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  7. Posts : 5,452
    windows 10 Pro ver 21H2 build 19044.1348
       #7

    philc43 said:
    What you had before makes no difference, Microsoft included it as standard and even a clean install will also add the Backup and Restore with Windows 7 mentioned.
    +1 +1 +1
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  8. Posts : 5,452
    windows 10 Pro ver 21H2 build 19044.1348
       #8

    TopGeek said:
    My PC originally came with XP (OEM). My upgrade procedure was to install an SSD and load 8.1 on that. When booting for the first time, I was surprised but pleased to see that I had the choice of 8.1 or XP. Subsequently, I opted to upgrade to Win 10 and that worked in the same way. However, when it came to setting up the Backup and Restore schedule, I noticed that the module is entitled Backup and Restore (Windows 7). This leaves me puzzled as I have never had Win 7 on this PC.
    I have now disconnected the Win XP drive and corrected BCD so that I start directly in Win 10 but this backup anomaly bothers me.
    Is this just a quirk in Win 10 or is there somthing I need to do about it?
    TopGeek said:
    Thanks for the clarification. What a strange idea, to mention a product that has never been used previously.
    You can ignore that and go to File History...................

    Backup and Restore (Windows 7)-file-history.jpg
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  9. Posts : 89
    Win 10 TP
    Thread Starter
       #9

    That certainly makes more sense.
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