Microsoft KB Archive/943908

= How to turn off the Backup feature in Windows Live OneCare =

Article ID: 943908

Article Last Modified on 10/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Windows Live OneCare

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INTRODUCTION
You can use the Backup feature in Windows Live OneCare to make backup copies of files and folders. Making copies of files and folders helps protect you from data loss if data is accidentally deleted or if there is a hardware failure.

Note You must have a supported backup device to use the Backup feature in Windows Live OneCare.



MORE INFORMATION
We recommend that you regularly back up important files and folders to help protect against data loss. However, you can turn off the Backup feature in Windows Live OneCare if you use a different method to back up files or folders. This article describes how to turn off the Backup feature.

Note If a computer that is connected to the network is running Windows Home Server, we recommend that you turn off the Backup feature in Windows Live OneCare and use the Backup feature in Windows Home Server.

To turn off the Backup feature in Windows Live OneCare, use one of the following methods.

Method 1: You have not configured the Backup feature
If you have not configured the Backup feature in Windows Live OneCare, follow these steps to turn off the Backup feature:
 * 1) Start Windows Live OneCare.
 * 2) Under Quick links, click Change settings.
 * 3) On the Backup tab, click Configure backup, and then click Next.
 * 4) Click to select the Turn off backup on this PC check box, click Next, and then click Save.

Method 2: You have previously configured the Backup feature
If you have previously configured the Backup feature in Windows Live OneCare, follow these steps to turn off the Backup feature:
 * 1) Start Windows Live OneCare.
 * 2) Under Quick links, click Change settings.
 * 3) On the Backup tab, click Configure backup, and then click Change settings.
 * 4) Click the computer where you want to turn off the Backup feature, click to select the Turn off backup on this PC check box, click Next, and then click Save.

