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# Backup




A backup is a separate copy of data kept so it can be recovered after loss, damage or an unwanted change.




Backup instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.


 


## Is a Windows restore point a backup of my files?




No. A restore point supports recovery of certain system settings and components; it is not a separate copy of all personal documents. Use the restore-point guide for system recovery preparation and maintain an appropriate backup for the files you need to keep.




## How do I check whether a backup is usable?




Confirm what it includes, when it last completed and how you would restore it. Test recovery to a separate safe location when possible. A success notification alone does not confirm that a particular missing file was included or can be recovered.


 


## Guides




[Files & Storage

### How to Create a System Restore Point

Create a Windows configuration restore point before a risky system change. 6 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/files-storage/backup/create-restore-point/)