How To Backup Your Windows Home Server System State

Now navigate to Start \ All Programs \ Accessories \ System Tool \ Backup.

The Backup or Restore Wizard launches, but we’re not going to use the Wizard.

From here choose the Advanced Mode link instead.

This opens the Backup Utility and in the left pane expand My Computer and check System State.

Note: Don’t back it up to the server’s local drive.

verify you choose a destination like a shared folder, Flash Drive, or External HD.

Now wait while everything is backed up.

The amount of time it takes will vary depending on the server configuration.

Backup the Registry Only

Then punch File \ Export…

Now select a location and name for the backup.

Under Export range confirm to select All to backup the entire Registry.

When in doubt just backup the entire thing.

Again you’ll want to back it up to a location other than your local server drive.

The size of our Registry was around 45 MB, though yours may vary.

Backing up your server’s System State and Registry is a great idea to incorporate into your backup strategy.