CREATE SYSTEM DATA BACKUP

Using System State backup technique,
you can create the backup of
windows critical components on any
system drive and this backup file can
be used if the original copy is lost,
damaged, or destroyed. On windows
2000/XP/Vista, system state data
wizard backed up the following
components.
Windows registry
Windows boot files
COM+ class registration database
But if you are running domain
controller, system state data wizard
backed up the following components.
Active Directory
System volume (SYSVOL)
Windows registry
Windows boot files
COM+ class registration database
Follow the given steps to run System
State data backup wizard:
To use this feature, you will need to
be logged into your computer with
administrative rights.
First click on Start button> All
programs> Accessories> System Tools
then click on Backup.
Now by default backup wizard will
start, click on advanced mode option
to change the backup settings.
Here a dialog box will appear with title
."Backup Utility", select "Welcome" tab
and click on Backup Wizard
[Advanced] button to create backup
of windows important components.
Click on Next button to continue
backup wizard.
Now select option "Only back up the
System State date" on what to back
up page and click on Next button.
Here click on Browse button to
specify the destination for backup file
and also set backup file name under
"Type a name for this backup" box
then click on Next button.
Now verify your selected settings and
click on Finish button to start backup
process