Performing a System State Backup in Windows Server 2003

Follow the instructions below to perform a system state backup in Windows Server 2003. We realize this is an old operating system, but there are a lot of companies (including clients I have recently worked with) still using Windows Server 2003.

Step 1

Go to the Start menu > Accessories > System Tools > Backup.

Step 2

Click on the hyperlink called “Advanced Mode.”

Step 3

Click on Tools > Backup Wizard.

Step 4

Click Next.

Step 5

Select “Only back up the System State data” and click Next.

Step 6

Choose your backup destination, name your backup file, and click Next.

Step 7

Click on the “Finish” button.

Step 8

You will see the backup progress go for a few minutes and then you will want to verify that your backup file exists.

Additional Information – Restoring System State Backup in Windows Server 2003

I highly suggest reading this article here: http://www.datamills.com/Tutorials/systemstate/tutorial.htm

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