Does it make a copy of the operating system, to load onto a new hardrive so you can then load your backed up data? One of my back up discs has Windows XP, the other has Windows Vista. I actually like XP better for writing, editing, but Vista seems better for Internet researching, etc. The new computers do not include a back up disc with the operating system on it.
Yes, it can make a full backup that can be loaded onto a new drive if needed.