Windows 10: How to copy pictures to a external hard drive, by year?

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  1. ROBERT NEUMAN
    ROBERT NEUMAN Win User

    How to copy pictures to a external hard drive, by year?


    How to copy pictures to a external hard drive, buy year?


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    ROBERT NEUMAN, Nov 8, 2018
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  2. DAVID SKIER
    David Skier Win User

    Copy PC contents to external hard drive

    I have installed Windows 10 on my PC. Typically I back up the entire contents of my PC on an external hard drive. I once had a hard drive crash and learned the hard way about the value of complete external backups for a PC.

    The procedure I used with Windows 8.1 does not seem to apply to Windows 10. Which item on this list "This PC, Desktop, Documents Downloads, Music Pictures HPLJP1000-1500 (C)" should I select to copy everything (including Windows 10) on my external hard
    drive?
     
    David Skier, Nov 8, 2018
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  3. REMON ONT
    Remon Ont Win User
    External Hard Drive

    Hi John,

    We suggest that you try the troubleshooting steps below:

    • Open your External Hard Drive file in File Explorer.
    • Type the name of the file you want to search on the search box and click Enter.
    The file will show up in Search Results and you will be able to move it to the correct folder.

    Let us know if you need further help.
     
    Remon Ont, Nov 8, 2018
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  4. TWYNOG
    twynog Win User

    How to copy pictures to a external hard drive, by year?

    External hard drive not recognised

    Thanks for this. I've done what you suggested and been through all the steps mentioned in the article. The hard drive works fine on a Mac computer, and I've managed to copy the information on it. It must be a Surface issue so I'll try to get a chat line tomorrow.
     
    twynog, Nov 8, 2018
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