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    For the purpose of knowing excactly what a backup saves i ask. I don't want to backup changes to windows through updates etc then find that backing up only backs up certain things and other things don't backup.. I searched this simple question but did'nt find something which stuck? 

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    Lee.
    Friday, April 3, 2009 2:37 AM

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    When you configure backup in OneCare, you select the *what* for your backup plan. OneCare will only backup data files, never system files or program files. it also will not look at \Windows or \Program Files for locations to backup data files from.
    This KB article lists the file types backed up and not backed up:
     

    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/943776/en-us


    -steve

    Microsoft MVP Windows Live / Windows Live OneCare & Live Mesh Forum Moderator
    Friday, April 3, 2009 3:48 PM
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