You have a computer that runs Windows 7.

You run the Configure Backup wizard as shown in the exhibit. (Refer to the Exhibit.)

You need to ensure that you can back up the computer to a local disk drive.

What should you do before you run the Configure Backup wizard?

Exhibit:

A.
Connect a removable disk.

B.
Log on as an administrator.

C.
Start the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS).

D.
Add your user account to the Backup Operators group.

Explanation:
An external hard drive
External hard drives can be removed and stored in a secure location. However, they are typically slower than internal hard drives and tend to be less reliable, mainly because they are by default formatted using FAT rather than NTFS. You cannot use an external hard drive for a System Image backup unless you convert its filing system to NTFS. Because it is easily removable, it is more likely that an external hard drive will be missing when a scheduled backup is required. (Local disk drive was specified, not internal)

NOT Administrator
You need administrator credentials to configure scheduled backups or to manually initiate a backup. However, restoring files does not require administrator privileges unless a user attempts to restore another users file. (NOTE: The issue was a lack of location to store the Backup, not being about to run the Configure Backup, thus it was assumed that the user in this scenario had administrator credentials)

NOT VSS
VSS is installed on computers running Windows 7. Its startup type is Manual. The service starts as needed. If the service does not start when required, shadow copies are unavailable for backup and Windows Backup does not succeed. Nor can you create restore points and previous versions. In this case, check the service and ensure that it has not been disabled

NOT Backup Operators
Members of this group are able to override file and folder access restrictions for the purpose of backing up data. You can allow a user to back up files and directories by assigning them to the Backup Operators group rather than by modifying the Back Up Files and Directories policy.