Windows 10: Backup with a flash drive

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  1. MOSESJENKINS
    mosesjenkins Win User

    Backup with a flash drive


    How do I backup my everything on my computer with a flash drive ?

    :)
     
    mosesjenkins, Feb 11, 2021
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  2. ODIN99
    Odin99 Win User

    Windows Backup to flash drive

    Intending to use Windows Backup to back up my hard drive onto my flash drive, I see that Windows does not allow creation of a system image to a flash drive. The only other option is to create a system repair disk--but that seems to provide only "system recovery
    tools" if there's no system image. Can I not use Windows Backup to back up my data onto my flash drive?

    I know that I can back up my files by copying and pasting, but this is a laborious process that continually stops for files that can't be copied, and requires me to agree each time to exclude the file. If I can't use Windows backup, can you suggest an alternate
    program?
     
    Odin99, Feb 11, 2021
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  3. MAYRA AQU
    Mayra Aqu Win User
    CD to flash drive

    Hi Pam,

    There are several ways to copy your pictures from the CD to the Flash drive. One of which is by using the shortcut keys to copy and paste it.

    We suggest following the steps below:

    • Insert the CD and flash drive to your PC.
    • Use Cortana and type File Explorer then click it.
    • Choose This PC.
    • Open the CD drive.
    • If all the pictures are in a specific folder, press Ctrl + A
      on your keyboard to automatically choose all the pictures then, press Ctrl + C to copy it.
    • Afterwards, Open the Flash drive, choose the location where you want to copy the pictures then press
      Ctrl + V to paste it.

    Let us know if you need anything else.
     
    Mayra Aqu, Feb 11, 2021
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  4. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    Backup with a flash drive

    Windows Backup to flash drive

    The Windows backup program is known to be restrictive and temperamental. I recommend you use a third-party tool, e.g. the free version of Macrium Reflect. I also recommend you use a 500 GByte USB disk as a backup medium instead of a flash drive. Much more
    capacity, faster, more reliable.
     
    Frederik Long, Feb 11, 2021
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