Almost all the bundled stuff has issues. Windows 7 own has deep issues if you need to restore to some other PC. Not only does it fail to restore to Windows 8, well, what a mess.
What do I use? Any of the simple file sync apps so my files are ready to be copied to my new PC or copied back if I lose them. For a full backup I still use CLONEZILLA to a folder on the external drive.
Bob
I just bought an external hard drive. I know it has its own back-up software but I want to know if it's better to use the built-in back-up that comes with Windows 7 as opposed to the manufacturer's software.

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