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I periodically do a clean install on my sisters computer who's computer knowledge is limited. <br />
She uses Windows 7 on a two disc laptop with limited space requirements.<br />
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1.)I would like to create a clone post a clean install so that I can copy the clone next time instead of going through a full clean install.<br />
2.) I would also like to create an automatic data backup to her second disc so that she always has a full data backup. <br />
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Can I do this through Windows 7 or would a third party application be better for this purpose?
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I periodically do a clean install on my sisters computer who's computer knowledge is limited. 
She uses Windows 7 on a two disc laptop with limited space requirements.

1.)I would like to create a clone post a clean install so that I can copy the clone next time instead of going through a full clean install.
2.) I would also like to create an automatic data backup to her second disc so that she always has a full data backup. 

Can I do this through Windows 7 or would a third party application be better for this purpose?

Laptop Windows 7 cloning and backup

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