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File History is a built-in Windows feature that allows you to back up your files to an external hard drive, network location, or even your OneDrive account. To run a backup using File History, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Update & Security.
3. Click on Backup.
4. Click on Add a drive.
5. Select the external hard drive, network location, or OneDrive account that you want to use for your backups.
6. Click on Start backup.

Using Backup and Restore (Windows 7)

Backup and Restore (Windows 7) is a legacy Windows feature that allows you to create a system image backup of your entire computer. To run a backup using Backup and Restore (Windows 7), follow these steps:

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Click on System and Security.
3. Click on Backup and Restore (Windows 7).
4. Click on Create a system image.
5. Select the location where you want to save your system image.
6. Click on Next.
7. Select the drives that you want to include in your system image.
8. Click on Next.
9. Click on Start backup.

Once you have run a backup, you can restore your files or your entire computer if something goes wrong.

Here are some additional tips for running a Windows backup:

• Back up your files regularly. It’s a good idea to back up your files at least once a week.
• Back up your files to an external hard drive or a network location. This will protect your files in case your computer is lost, stolen, or damaged.
• Test your backups regularly. This will make sure that your backups are working properly and that you can restore your files if necessary.