Ah, when configuring backup, skip the option for centralized backup and it will be a backup for just that PC.
Create a backup plan
To help avoid losing important data, you should create a backup plan (A collection of backup settings in Windows Live OneCare that you can choose from to select the types of files that you want to back up, the location where you want to store the backup, and how often you want to run the backup.) to back up your files regularly. You can create a separate plan for individual computers, or create a plan that uses a central backup device (The backup files are stored on a central device that all computers in a OneCare circle can use.) for all the computers in your OneCare circle (A small network of computers that share the same Windows Live OneCare subscription.) . You can create a plan that uses a central backup device only from a hub PC (A computer from which you can monitor or manage the other computers in your OneCare circle.) .
To create a backup plan:
- Open Windows Live OneCare.
- Under Quick links, click Change settings.
- On the Backup tab, click Configure backup.
- Do one of the following:
| Create a back up plan for a single computer |
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If you're creating a backup plan for the first time on a hub PC, on the Change backup settings screen, click Skip this step.
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If you're creating a backup plan for the first time on a computer that's not a hub PC, click Next. Otherwise, click Change settings.
- In the left column, click the computer that you want to create a backup plan for.
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| Create a back up plan for your OneCare circle |
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If you haven't created a OneCare circle, on the Change backup settings screen, click Use an existing device.
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If you've created a OneCare circle, click Change settings.
- In the left column, click Backup plan for all PCs.
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- Do one or more of the following:
| Select a location to back up your files to |
- Next to Where, click Select location or Change location.
- Select a backup location, and then click OK.
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| Select a backup schedule |
| Next to When, select a frequency, day, and time. |
| Select the files or folders that you want to include or exclude from your backup |
- Next to What, click Change this.
- To exclude file categories from the backup, clear the appropriate check boxes. For information about the types of files that are included in each backup category, click the category that you want to learn more about.
- To exclude specific files or folders from the backup:
- Click Exclude certain folders and files.
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To exclude all the contents of a folder, in the left pane, find the folder that you want to exclude, and then clear the check box next to that folder.
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To exclude specific files in a folder, in the left pane, click the appropriate folder. In the right pane, next to the file that you want to exclude, clear the check box.
- Click OK.
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- Click Next.
- Review the plan, and then click Save.
You are ready to back up your files.
