the size of the file created in windows 7 backup and restore using windows 11.

Question

if you have 10000 files 2 Gb size in your my documents folder and this folder is backed up with Windows 7 backup and restore on windows11, should the files created in the backup say it has 10000 files and be 2 Gb

Answer 1

Hi Graeme, I am Sumit, and I will gladly assist you today. Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

No, due to many reasons:

1. The files are compressed to reduce the size.
2. The backup would have additional files inside the archive too, that would help in the restore.

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

Thanks Sumit for your reply.

I googled how to check what was in the backup file, I tried Disk Management then I think it was attach a HVD but this did not help. Sumit hate asking an additional question but do you know a way I can open up a backup file so I can see what I have actually backed up. I am just trying to confirm if all of my documents are included. The reason why I am asking as prior to some modifications done to my laptop the first backup file was about 200 Gb now its 53 Gb, but not sure if I was over backing up previously or am I missing files now.

Regards

Graeme

Answer 3

Thanks Graeme.

The VHD method works if you made a system Image file - did you make one?

Answer 4

Hi Sumit.

Thanks for reply.

I did create a system Image on the 27th of December.

Since then, I have done a few backups.

So should it have worked or do you need a system image with the same date as backup for it to work.

If you just need a system Image on external drive where the backup ups are, I guess I may have done something wrong, I will try again.

Regards

Graeme

Answer 5

No, I think an older system image can work.

You can try again and let me know.