It is possible to transfer the Master Files in the C Drive directly into the External Hard Drive all in one shot? I know you were talking about getting errors for some files, but overall will it affect the transfer?
Could you make a video about using an external hard drive for backing up your system ( not applications ) ( Don't use Compact Disks ( CD )please post it as a response to this video
This is wrong. If you just drag and drop your files, it only creates shortcuts to the original location of the file. Just a heads up. Backing up and making shortcuts are two different things.
@DrA5H I apologize I am just answer your question. This channel is just getting up-to-speed with having someone manage it. To answer your question, this backup is a basic data backup. The data is stored on an external source and easily recovered by plugging the external drive into any computer and copying the files over.
@LordOfCuteOnes Depends to be honest. Spinning up the drive takes away from its overall lifespan. Any electronic component with moving parts is not made to last forever. If it holds important data, just be sure to have a backup, of the backup.
I might get one aswell as my c:drive is full but lets say i copy the program files and then delete it off my c:drive will i be able to open the programs without any problems ? (by programs i mean softwares)
@Arm0redp3ngu1n17 It honestly depends on how the program is designed. For the most part, most programs need to be installed and contain a key. The best way to make sure you will not loose your programs in the event of a computer crash is to hang on to the installation CD and product key. If you purchased it online, save the email link.
Does backing up data give you free space on your C-drive or can you transfer your c-drive content to your external hardrive? How does that work? I am trying to get one to free some space on my "C" hardrive. Let me know thanks
@Mrtellthemthetruth@Mrtellthemthetruth Backing up your data will allow you to delete the data on the C drive and yes, by doing this you will free space on the C: drive. Be careful though not to transfer/backup your C: drive system files, windows folders and such. What I do is reserve the space on my C: drive strictly for Windows and programs I install. Anything else (music, pictures, documents) I either store on an external backup or some other network location.
@ITConflict,
It is possible to transfer the Master Files in the C Drive directly into the External Hard Drive all in one shot? I know you were talking about getting errors for some files, but overall will it affect the transfer?
musicianathome 2 weeks ago
Could you make a video about using an external hard drive for backing up your system ( not applications ) ( Don't use Compact Disks ( CD )please post it as a response to this video
aob8032 1 month ago
@aob8032 Will do - Please allow 1 day to complete. I appreciate your patience and please subscribe!
ITConflict 1 month ago
This is wrong. If you just drag and drop your files, it only creates shortcuts to the original location of the file. Just a heads up. Backing up and making shortcuts are two different things.
spartan9199 4 months ago
@spartan9199 Spartan - This is an exact copy of the data. Not a shortcut.
ITConflict 2 months ago
how do you restore all the data you have backed up? Do you have to press a certain key upon boot up to load all files and programs back onto windows?
DrA5H 5 months ago
@DrA5H I apologize I am just answer your question. This channel is just getting up-to-speed with having someone manage it. To answer your question, this backup is a basic data backup. The data is stored on an external source and easily recovered by plugging the external drive into any computer and copying the files over.
ITConflict 2 months ago
my external hard drive has a lot more space than my computer altogether. Im sure it will last for a long time.
LordOfCuteOnes 6 months ago
@LordOfCuteOnes Depends to be honest. Spinning up the drive takes away from its overall lifespan. Any electronic component with moving parts is not made to last forever. If it holds important data, just be sure to have a backup, of the backup.
ITConflict 5 months ago
If I backup like you showed every week I should delete the previous week's so I don't have tons of backups on the external, is that right?
mollydog444 7 months ago
@mollydog444 it should overwrite the previous data.
ITConflict 6 months ago
If I backup like you showed every week I should delete the previous weeks so I don't have tons of backups on the external, is that right?
mollydog444 7 months ago
@mollydog444 it should overwrite the previous data.
ITConflict 6 months ago
Farstone@DriveClone offers backup & recovery
Marychen91207 8 months ago
I might get one aswell as my c:drive is full but lets say i copy the program files and then delete it off my c:drive will i be able to open the programs without any problems ? (by programs i mean softwares)
Arm0redp3ngu1n17 9 months ago
@Arm0redp3ngu1n17 It honestly depends on how the program is designed. For the most part, most programs need to be installed and contain a key. The best way to make sure you will not loose your programs in the event of a computer crash is to hang on to the installation CD and product key. If you purchased it online, save the email link.
ITConflict 2 months ago
Does backing up data give you free space on your C-drive or can you transfer your c-drive content to your external hardrive? How does that work? I am trying to get one to free some space on my "C" hardrive. Let me know thanks
Mrtellthemthetruth 9 months ago
@Mrtellthemthetruth @Mrtellthemthetruth Backing up your data will allow you to delete the data on the C drive and yes, by doing this you will free space on the C: drive. Be careful though not to transfer/backup your C: drive system files, windows folders and such. What I do is reserve the space on my C: drive strictly for Windows and programs I install. Anything else (music, pictures, documents) I either store on an external backup or some other network location.
ITConflict 9 months ago