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Simple backup for windows computer - davemchine - 02-11-2021
My wife uses a windows computer at work and recently lost some documents. I gave her a flash drive so she could periodically backup her “my documents” folder. Is a simple copy and paste the way to go or is there a better way?
Re: Simple backup for windows computer - sekker - 02-11-2021
OneDrive
Re: Simple backup for windows computer - btfc - 02-11-2021
Your idea would work.
OneDrive is also a good idea.
Or:
"How to Use All of Windows 10’s Backup and Recovery Tools"
https://www.howtogeek.com/220986/how-to-use-all-of-windows-10’s-backup-and-recovery-tools/
Re: Simple backup for windows computer - Sarcany - 02-12-2021
Work computer... Does she have an admin account? Anything much beyond the flash drive is a non-starter if she can't install software.
Re: Simple backup for windows computer - Michael - 02-12-2021
I use SyncBack Free.
Re: Simple backup for windows computer - DewGuy - 02-12-2021
Backup and Restore in Windows 10, it's built in to Windows, like Time Machine, but not as fancy.
Re: Simple backup for windows computer - sekker - 02-12-2021
OneDrive has a free 2GB version, this is how we used to bring legitimate files home for years in my household.
Now, almost all enterprise microsoft accounts come with OneDrive access too.
Can just replace her documents folder or H drive with OneDrive.
Can then access OneDrive via a cloud interface anywhere.