You need software to make an image (snapshot) of the entire partition, like
http://www.acronis.com/promo/ATI/true-image-017.html?source=google&ad=disk+imaging&s_scid=disk%20image%20software|726748997&gclid=CIWyluL5m40CFSUagQodSFvO1w
http://terabyteunlimited.com/imagew....eAdWordsSearch
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> Sorry if this is a dumb question but... what if say, my computer
> crashes or the hard drive goes bad? How do i reinstall all of my
> software that came with my computer, including Windows Vista itself?
> I'm using Vista Home Premium Edition.
>
> The reason i ask is because the backup utility states repeatedly that
> it will not back up system files or program files etc (only files such
> as photos and music and documents etc. No disks of any kind came with
> the computer. How is it possible to reinstall the software that came
> with my computer if I cant back it up???
>