Windows 10: Backing file to USB external hardrive

Discus and support Backing file to USB external hardrive in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Having trouble using external hard drive to backup computer will not accept external settings... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Raelyn and GrahamHayes, Mar 9, 2019.

  1. Backing file to USB external hardrive


    Having trouble using external hard drive to backup computer will not accept external settings

    :)
     
    Raelyn and GrahamHayes, Mar 9, 2019
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  2. File back up to bitlockered external drive

    Thanks John.

    By trial and error the solution is,

    • Set the file back up to the desired external USB drive, Back up using file history.
    • Run backup to completion.
    • Dismount, (Remove) the drive used.
    • Remount (Plug in) the drive used for the file back up (Steps 1&2) and encrypt using Bitlocker.
    Note you can only encrypt drives using some versions of Windows (Pro for eg not Home)

    • Once the external drive has been encrypted dismount.
    • Remount the drive, go to the file back up option, Open, Settings, Backup,
      Back up using file history
      .
    • The drive should now still be visible and has been encrypted.
    • Accessing the drive will be dependant on how it was set up in Bitlocker,
      Open with this PC, password, pin code
      etc.
    • Repeat file back up as in the first two steps.

    Hope this helps someone else.
     
    Martin Holme, Mar 9, 2019
    #2
  3. Cocotl Win User
    Windows 10 not letting me update it with external hardrive

    Hello,

    I currently have Windows 10 on my HP Stream Notebook PC 13. For some reason it wont let me intall the Upgrade to Windows 10 Home, version 1511, 10586. I have been using my Toshiba external hardrive to intall updates and back up my files. My external hardrive
    shows up and works with the computer, but when I go to upgrade it, it doesn't give me the option to use an external hardrive to update it! I need help... How do I make that option show up?
     
    Cocotl, Mar 9, 2019
    #3
  4. Backing file to USB external hardrive

    USB external Hardrive does not get detected

    The hardrive doesn't show in the file explorer.
     
    pierangelopedemonte, Mar 9, 2019
    #4
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