Windows 10: can you use internal drive as back up?

Discus and support can you use internal drive as back up? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; will windows 10 allow me to use a internal drive in my computer for back up?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Dave836, Dec 7, 2019.

  1. Dave836 Win User

    can you use internal drive as back up?


    will windows 10 allow me to use a internal drive in my computer for back up?

    :)
     
    Dave836, Dec 7, 2019
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  2. windows 10 internal drive d how to take back ownership of the hardrive?

    Hi Steve,

    To help you with your concern regarding the internal hard drive, let me suggest you to follow the steps below:

    • Open File Explorer
    • Right-click on the Drive D:
    • Select Properties
    • Click Security tab then select Advanced
    • Select Change after the Owner: line

    Please let us know how it goes for us to assist you further.
     
    Virfranz Man, Dec 7, 2019
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  3. little cat, Dec 7, 2019
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  4. can you use internal drive as back up?

    How to backup Windows 10 to separate internal hard drive?

    Hi,

    I understand the inconvenience caused.

    Did you try assigning a different drive letter for the internal drive and checked if the issue persists?

    If not, follow the steps below:

    1. Press Windows key + R to open the run command.

    2. Type diskmgmt.msc and press enter to open disk management.

    3. Right click on the internal drive and select "assign different drive letter and paths".

    4. Click "change" and choose a different drive letter from the drop down list.

    5. Save the changes and check the functionality.

    Let us know the result.
     
    Wungraileng Vashi, Dec 7, 2019
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