Windows 10: Easy, Free backup suggestions 2023 TR

Your files should always be backed up because a hard drive can die at any time without notice. Don't be one of the many I've seen who are crushed by the loss of irreplaceable family pictures or valuable documents! Some suggestions are here based on helping for 13 years in forums with what works best: 1 You can sync your Desktop, Documents and Pictures folder using OneDrive Backup, or just drag valuable files into OneDrive folder, offering 5gb free with additional space for cheap, 1tb with MS 365 subscription: https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=tr&u=https://www.tenfor

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Easy, free (or cheap) Backup Suggestions (2023)

Your files should always be backed up because a hard drive can die at any time without notice. Don't be one of the many I've seen who are crushed by the loss of irreplaceable family pictures or valuable documents! Some suggestions are here based on helping for 14 years in forums with what works best:

1) You can sync your Desktop, Documents and Pictures folder using OneDrive Backup, or just drag valuable files into OneDrive folder, offering 5gb free with additional space for cheap, 1tb with MS 365 subscription: Turn On or Off OneDrive PC Folder Backup Protection in Windows 10

I have been syncing all my User folders in OneDrive for ten years without problem, using this additional method: Sync, Backup and Store Any/All User Folders to the Cloud with - Microsoft Community. In addition I have a secondary real time User folder backup using Google Drive Desktop.

2) Google Drive has a new Desktop program that allows you to choose User folders (Documents, Pictures, etc.) to sync up to 15gb for free to their cloud in real time so it always has the latest version: Use Google Drive for desktop - Google Drive Help You can sync your Android phone too with this.

3) In addition I'd have an on-site hard copy backup. The best way to do this is to sort all of your files into their User folders and then drag or copy them periodically to another hard drive, or better yet an USB external or flash drive which you keep unplugged to avoid ransomware infection.

Here are the best quality discount external and USB flash drives on Amazon as of now:

Amazon.com: Seagate Portable 1TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PlayStation, & Xbox - 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX2000400) $49 : Electronics

Amazon.com: SanDisk 32GB Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive $7.40 - SDCZ48-032G-UAM46 : Electronics

Amazon.com: PNY 128GB Turbo Attache 3 USB 3.0 Flash Drive $9.99! : Electronics

Here's how to drag, copy or move large groups of files: The many ways to copy, move, or delete multiple files | PCWorld

4) Besides your files you should save a System Image back up to use in place of reinstall in 20 minutes. The best free alternative is Macrium which is the choice of all experts because of it's drag-n-drop simplicity which always works: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/7363/macrium-reflect-is-a-free-and-easy-to-use-backup-utility/ You can even use the Macrium program to mount and extract files from this image so it can serve as both image and file backup too. In the rare case an image will ever not start, the rescue media it makes for you has advanced Startup Repair.

The modern way to do this is have a separate data partition where you link your User folders this way: How to move user folders to different location on Windows 10 | Windows Central

This keeps the C partition Windows image smaller for storage purposes, so if Windows ever becomes irreparable you can restore C from recovery media, and your files will be current and safe in their own separate partition. If they are left on C they would be dated from when the image was taken.

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the detailed results you post back, I will have other suggestions if necessary.

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Easy, Free backup suggestions (2023) FR

Your files should always be backed up because a hard drive can die at any time without notice. Don't be one of the many I've seen who are crushed by the loss of irreplaceable family pictures or valuable documents! Some suggestions are here based on helping for 14 years in forums with what works best:

1) You can sync your Desktop, Documents and Pictures folder using OneDrive Backup, or just drag valuable files into OneDrive folder, offering 5gb free with additional space for cheap, 1tb with MS 365 subscription: Turn On or Off OneDrive PC Folder Backup Protection in Windows 10

I have been syncing all my User folders in OneDrive for ten years without problem, using this additional method: Redirecting

. In addition I have a secondary real time User folder backup using Google Drive Desktop.

2) Google Drive has a new Desktop program that allows you to choose User folders (Documents, Pictures, etc.) to sync up to 15gb for free to their cloud in real time so it always has the latest version: https://support.google.com/drive/answer/10838124?hl=fr You can sync your Android phone too with this.

3) In addition I'd have an on-site hard copy backup. The best way to do this is to sort all of your files into their User folders and then drag or copy them periodically to another hard drive, or better yet an USB external or flash drive which you keep unplugged to avoid ransomware infection.

Here are the best quality discount external and USB flash drives on Amazon as of now:

Amazon.com: Seagate Portable 1TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PlayStation, & Xbox - 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX2000400) $49 : Electronics

Amazon.com: SanDisk 32GB Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive $7.40 - SDCZ48-032G-UAM46 : Electronics

Amazon.com: PNY 128GB Turbo Attache 3 USB 3.0 Flash Drive $9.99! : Electronics

Here's how to drag, copy or move large groups of files: The many ways to copy, move, or delete multiple files | PCWorld

4) Besides your files you should save a System Image back up to use in place of reinstall in 20 minutes. The best free alternative is Macrium which is the choice of all experts because of it's drag-n-drop simplicity which always works: https://translate.google.com/transl...ect-is-a-free-and-easy-to-use-backup-utility/ You can even use the Macrium program to mount and extract files from this image so it can serve as both image and file backup too. In the rare case an image will ever not start, the rescue media it makes for you has advanced Startup Repair.

The modern way to do this is have a separate data partition where you link your User folders this way: https://translate.google.com/transl...ove-default-user-folders-new-drive-windows-10

This keeps the C partition Windows image smaller for storage purposes, so if Windows ever becomes irreparable you can restore C from recovery media, and your files will be current and safe in their own separate partition. If they are left on C they would be dated from when the image was taken.

If you were referred here from another thread, please post back results in that thread. Otherwise you can ask questions and share information in the Comments section below, including any broken links.

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Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.

 

Fix Windows 10 Crashes (2023) TR

Let's go over Windows and hardware thoroughly to find and fix the crash. If any steps cannot be performed normally then try them in Safe Mode with Networking or Safe Mode: How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode (9 ways) - Digital Citizen

1) To troubleshoot a blue screen crash, download, install and run BluescreenView from NirSoft here: Blue screen of death (STOP error) information in dump files.

Report back the reported cause for further steps to fix it.

If no crash files or results, examine the Event Viewer for Errors as explained here: https://translate.google.com/transl...using-windows-admin-tools-like-a-pro/lesson3/

Then work through this Crashes checklist from Microsoft: Mavi ekran hatalarını giderme - Microsoft Desteği

2) Update your drivers from the PC or motherboard maker's Support Downloads web page, using the full model number, Serial Number or Dell Service Tag on sticker. Compare the latest drivers available for download with the ones presently installed in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start Menu. Make sure you have the latest BIOS or UEFI firmware, Chipset, Display (Video), Sound, USB3, Bluetooth, Network and all other drivers, or else download and install the latest now.

The most basic thing we need to learn to maintain a PC is how to keep the latest manufacturer's drivers current. Windows drivers are rarely enough.

3) Go over this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done: Yandex

Start with Step 4 to turn off Startup freeloaders which can conflict and cause issues, then Step 7 to check for infection the most thorough way, then step 10 to check for damaged System Files. Then continue with the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly.

4) If nothing else helps you can run a Repair Install by installing the Media Creation Tool and choosing from it to Upgrade Now. This reinstalls Windows in about an hour while saving your files, apps and most settings, solves many problems while also bringing it up to the latest version which you need anyway and by the most stable method. http://windows.microsoft.com/tr-tr/windows-10/media-creation-tool-install



5) Test the RAM overnight to stress it with the best bootable test memtest86, following this guide to test both sticks and slots: https://translate.google.com/transl...://www.wikihow.com/Test-PC-RAM-with-MemTest86

Run Crucial System Scanner to check the RAM is properly spec'd and configured, what upgrade options exist for first quality RAM: https://translate.google.com/transl...e=us-footer-_-us-upgrade-_-us-upgrade-scanner

6) Test the hard drive or SSD with diagnostics:

https://translate.google.com/transl....com/free-hard-drive-testing-programs-2626183

https://translate.google.com/transl...sd-health-test-and-performance-monitor-tools/

Best is to use the HDD/SSD manufacturer's own if there is one, otherwise use Seatools bootable long test: https://translate.google.com/transl.../2013/04/04/boot-seatools-off-of-a-usb-drive/

Follow this up with a full Disk Check from the Command Prompt in Repair Mode or from bootable media: https://www.groovypost.com/howto/check-hard-drive-fix-failures-windows-10/ if necessary from the Command Prompt at boot: https://translate.google.com/transl...vanced-startup-options-boot-windows-10-a.html

7) Stress test the rest of your hardware: https://translate.google.com/transl....com/best-tools-to-stress-test-p-cpu-ram-gpu/



8) But remember that in Windows 10 everything depends upon the quality of the install, and Factory or Upgrade installs are inferior installs which most enthusiasts won't even run because they'd expect endless issues. Consider now or later doing the Clean Install in this link which compiles the best possible install that will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given: https://translate.yandex.com/transl...426bdf-79b1-4d42-be93-17378d93e587&lang=en-tr

If you were referred here from another thread, please post back results in that thread. Otherwise you can ask questions and share information in the Comments section below, including any broken links.

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Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.