Windows 10: How to setup a back up of work folders onto an external HDD

Discus and support How to setup a back up of work folders onto an external HDD in Windows 10 Backup and Restore to solve the problem; Hi, I am looking at how to setup a backup that automatically saves a copy of certain folders from our work server and saves it on an external drive, to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Backup and Restore' started by coadhall, Jul 17, 2020.

  1. COADHALL
    coadhall Win User

    How to setup a back up of work folders onto an external HDD


    Hi, I am looking at how to setup a backup that automatically saves a copy of certain folders from our work server and saves it on an external drive, to make things less cumbersome, it should only update changed or added files, is this possible, every time I ask the question I get told how to back up my PC,which IS NOT WHAT I WANT.

    :)
     
    coadhall, Jul 17, 2020
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  2. RODRIQUEZ6890
    Rodriquez6890 Win User

    Win10 install onto external HDD with previous personal files?

    I'm looking to perform a clean install of Windows 10 on my computer, but I've been thinking of actually performing an install onto my external HDD instead and make it the new primary HDD. The thing is, I currently use my external HDD as my backup drive for
    all my personal files.

    There is no previous OS installed on the external HDD, only the backup files are present. If I install the external HDD into my computer and boot it as the primary HDD, and subsequently attempt to install Windows 10 (and necessary drivers) onto it, will
    all my previously backed up files be erased during the install? Or will they be preserved?
     
    Rodriquez6890, Jul 17, 2020
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  3. SURESHS2
    SureshS2 Win User
    How to setup sync between external HDD and Laptop

    Hi,

    I would like to setup sync between external HDD and Laptop either manually or automatically to have backup.

    I am using Windows 10 Home. Could you please suggest suitable resolutions?
     
    SureshS2, Jul 17, 2020
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  4. BREE
    Bree Win User

    How to setup a back up of work folders onto an external HDD

    How to back up File Histories for two PCs onto one External drive

    You need do nothing, File History should take care of keeping the various histories separate. The file structure starts at the top with a folder in the name of the user who's history it is. Beneath that is a folder with the name of the PC from which the history came, and within that are folders containing the data from that particular PC and its configuration.

    Another PC will have its own folder in its own name. Multiple users and/or PCs should be able to share the same History drive without a risk of their histories getting mixed up. Sharing a drive between PCs is easier if it is a network drive. Mine is a usb HDD plugged into a usb port on my router.


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