vista 32 bit does not backup .exe files & shortcuts
I just finished reinstalling my vista box to out of the box new. I used vista 32 bit home premium backup and restore that came with the vista operating system to backup and restore all my stuff. It all went well except I discovered that vista 32 bit backup and restore does not backup ..exe files and convenience shortcuts I made for quick access to hidden AppData folders. Every .exe file in my "download" folder was gone when I restored it from using vista 32 restore. All the other file types were there just fine in my download folder. I am glad I did a direct zip backup just in case. I read through all the vista help files. Under "What file types are not included in my backups?" it listed "Program files". I interpreted that files in the "C:\Program Files" folder and sub-folders would not be backed up which, would certainly be a reasonable exclusion. I did not interpret it as all .exe files. I like vista 32 bit home premium backup and restore. It is simple and basic and most of all, automatic daily incremental backup. I just set it and forget it. Also, with the exception of .exe files, it is reliable. With that all stated, my question is: How do I or can I set vista 32 bit home premium backup and restore to include .exe and shortcuts to hidden folders without extra steps like putting my "download" folder in a zip file every time I add to it? Or do I need to use a different backup app like the free versions of GFI Backup or FBackup or Cobian Backup or Toucan? Thanks for your help Bob |
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