How to Back Up Data on Windows Vista
- 1). Click the "Start" icon. Click "All Programs" and navigate to "Accessories." Click "System Tools" and "Backup Status and Configuration."
- 2). Click "Set up automatic file backup." Choose the location that you wish to back up your files to and click "Next."
- 3). Check the file types you want to include in the backup. Click "Next."
- 4). Create a schedule for your automatic backup. You can back up your files weekly, daily or another time interval. Click "Save Settings and Start Backup." Your Windows Vista file backup automatically begins, and will back up your files at the scheduled time as well.
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