Windows 10: Device and drive backup window

Discus and support Device and drive backup window in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hi, my question here is 1. Does file history backup also include our operating system? 2. If I want to backup my entire pc using file history,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by mar02_, Jan 18, 2021.

  1. mar02_ Win User

    Device and drive backup window


    Hi, my question here is


    1. Does file history backup also include our operating system?


    2. If I want to backup my entire pc using file history, should I provided one usb drive to save my window OS and an external drive for my file history?

    :)
     
    mar02_, Jan 18, 2021
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  2. Geekoid Win User

    Using network hard drive for backup

    It depends what sort of backup you want to do. If you're happy just backing up regular files, then there are a bazillion (really, that many!) different bits of freeware to do that. There is a good list here:

    Download Back Up Tools for Windows - MajorGeeks

    and pretty much all of them can do network backups. Some even have fancy options like encryption. Really, the most useful thing is just being able to schedule them and know they ran OK.

    You may also want to make a system image backup too, and you'll find that software in the very same list.

    I don't have Windows 8 as yet, so I'm afraid I can't suggest any for that platform. Personally, I use Clonezilla for image backups.
     
    Geekoid, Jan 18, 2021
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  3. backup drive not recognized

    Hi,

    As per the description, I understand that the external backup is not being recognized. I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter and check for status.

    • Type “Troubleshooting” in search box and press Enter.
    • Click on “View All” option on top left pane.
    • Select “Hardware and Devices” from the list and follow the prompts for troubleshooting.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jan 18, 2021
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  4. Device and drive backup window

    Changing Destination Drive for Backup in Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if this helps:

    • Press Windows key.
    • Type in Backup and Restore.
    • Under Backup or restore your files select set up backup.
    • Once the set up starts you'll get an option to choose the destination drive.
    • And then follow the onscreen instructions.

    For additional information refer to the link below and check if this helps:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/backup-and-restore-in-windows-10

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Andria Maria Mendez, Jan 18, 2021
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