Windows 10: Getting External HD to work in Windows 10

Discus and support Getting External HD to work in Windows 10 in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; How can we use Windows 10 to make a backup of an external hard drive? I have a Western Digital 1TB External Hard Drive and wish to back this up... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by NeilD323, Aug 27, 2020.

  1. NeilD323 Win User

    Getting External HD to work in Windows 10


    How can we use Windows 10 to make a backup of an external hard drive?

    I have a Western Digital 1TB External Hard Drive and wish to back this up regularly, to another Western Digital 1TB External Hard Drive, so that I always have an identical copy of the same Hard Drive.

    Is there a way in Windows 10, to back up one external hard drive to another external hard drive?

    I wish to set it up so that only the updated files, or absence of deleted files are changed when it comes to backing up, leaving me with an identical copy of each external drive after each time I back it up.

    If anyone can tell me whether Windows 10 is capable of this, or perhaps onedrive if not, I'd be very greatful.

    Thank you,

    Neil

    :)
     
    NeilD323, Aug 27, 2020
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  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Getting External HD to work in Windows 10

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Aug 27, 2020
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