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Windows 7 Backup Scheduling

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manutdc

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Hey all,

I know Windows 7 Backup can be run on a schedule, but as far as I can see the only option for scheduling is day/time...is it possible to have it run on logon? Acronis True Image can do that, but if I can avoid paying for it by using Windows Backup I'd rather do that.

Thanks in advance!
 
The Win7/Vista backup program can be run as a command line program. You'll need to look up the correct syntax and then you should be able to write a .BAT file that'll start a backup. You can then add the .BAT file to the "Startup" folder on your computer.
 
So the command line program works, but I guess I was asking for too much customization. I was looking to have it do an incremental backup once a day at the first login of the day, but I don't think that's possible using either the .BAT file in the "Startup" folder or through the Task Scheduler.

Thanks a lot for the tip though, RebateMonger, much appreciated!

In case anybody's curious about how to run a backup from the command prompt (elevated): wbadmin start backup -allcritical -backuptarget😀: -quiet will make a system image of the "System Reserved" drive and C drive on D drive without input from the user.
 
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