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Windows has an automated tool to back up your computer and files, and here's how to use it.

Microsoft includes a full backup and restore utility with Windows 7. Follow this guide to see how it works.

You can restore your Mac using Time Machine and an external hard drive. Time Machine automatically creates backups of your Mac every hour.