Does "restore system state" include programs i installed

"Choose the System State parameter if you need to back up the boot files, registry, protected Windows files, and COM+ CLASS registration database. Backing up the System state allows you to restore the system files, drivers, etc., but not the data files and folders you use in your work."
The discription does not mention software

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so if i want to do a backup of my windows and programs in it's current state (i have windows installed on its own partition, data is on its own partition and backup up by mozy). what is the best way to do that?
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Should you need to duplicate your disk for whatever reasons, the Acronis TrueImage option which offers you the best chance of recovery is have a disk option backup as pictured at this link below. This type backups includes everything that is on that single disk. All partitions--both visible or hidden. From this type backup, you can restore single or multiple partitions--at your discretion.
Not related to the recovery of your system disk, but you can also include your 2nd data disk or you can back it up separately.
Disk option backup
http://forum.acronis.com/sites/default/files/forum/2010/01/7523/backup_…
Read this and I think it might answer many of your questions. Also check out my signature index listing in #7 and #2.
7239: System State vs Disk & Partition backup
http://forum.acronis.com/forum/7239
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So if i backup up the partition with the OS, it may not be adequate to restore the system to its current state. why is that?
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Yes, a partition only backup will be sufficient to restore/replace your existing partition. It may even be enough to restore to a new drive providing your specific disk has no other recovery or hidden or boot partitions on it. A disk partition is the safe route because it offers the most options for recovery--for most people--(especially for those with multiple partitions) but there are exceptions to every rule. You know your system. Many have no clue as to how their disk is structured as illustrated via the Disk Management graphic display.
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This links discusses system state data.
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Acronis9843,
A disk option backup also has the added benefit of including the Disk signature as part of the backup archive. The restoration of this may be necessary in some programs such as some Adobe programs which utilize the disk signature as part of its program identification. If interested in more details on this topic, search this forum as well as the prior forum for "disk signature". Acronis recommends that this item be restored whenever a new disk is created via a restoration. Good luck and good reading!
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