A file and folder backup is a useful way to backup your working files, personal files and precious data. Unlike other backup solutions Macrium Reflect can backup open and locked files by using Microsoft Volume Shadow copy Service (VSS). You can backup your Documents folder and save the backup as an XML file for easy re-running and scheduling.
To backup your Windows operating system, do not use a file and folder backup, use an image backup, see Creating a backup of your computer. A file and folder backup is not suitable for restoring your Windows operating system.
From the Backup task bar, select Create a File and Folder backup to start the backup wizard.
Select Add folder.
Select the folder you want to backup, or the folder containing the files you want to backup, Click OK.
The Select Folder to backup dialog appears.
Several different masks and wildcards can be specified to include specific files within the given directory or exclude other files. For example, by default, all .temp, .tmp, .bak and .~* files are excluded from the backup, click OK.- Click OK for the default settings.
- Repeat to add further individual directories if necessary.
In the Destination section, specify where you want the backup to be made.
- When you have finished adding folders and making all necessary changes, click Next.
- If required, edit the backup plan, click Next.
For more information on editing the backup plan and advanced backup options see Scheduling backups. - The summary screen gives the details of what is being backed up. Click Finish.
If required, save the backup details in an XML definitions file.
Enter a meaningful name for the backup and click OK.