Vista Backup

(MS on backup).

Finally, Microsoft has incorporated a (reasonably) comprehensive backup utility.

Backup even includes backing up the entire computer (not addressed here).

Unlike XP, Vista's backup recognizes CDs and DVDs!  It can also back up across a network!

The initial Back up Window (not shown) offers you the choice of backing up or restoring, and either the entire computer or select files. 

Choosing to backup select files, this screenshot is the next step.

From here, the following two windows appear during the backup process and should be self-explanatory...