Windows 10: Using An Old Laptop For Backup

Discus and support Using An Old Laptop For Backup in Windows 10 Backup and Restore to solve the problem; Hi, I'm looking for suggestions on the best way to re-purpose an old laptop as an external backup medium. Here is the current situation: 1. We have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Backup and Restore' started by Rubi, Mar 11, 2019.

  1. RUBI
    Rubi Win User

    Using An Old Laptop For Backup


    Hi,

    I'm looking for suggestions on the best way to re-purpose an old laptop as an external backup medium.

    Here is the current situation:

    1. We have 4 Windows 10 laptops at home

    2. I have an old (about 8 years) Windows 7 laptop

    What are the options to use the old laptop for backup?

    Thanks!

    :)
     
    Rubi, Mar 11, 2019
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  2. LAWLS
    Lawls Win User

    Unable to Restore New Laptop from Backup of Old Laptop


    Hi Ken. Thank you so much for providing me with this link. It talked me through solving my problem step by step and I successfully restored my files from my old laptop onto my new laptop. I can't thank you enough. Jeff
     
    Lawls, Mar 11, 2019
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  3. NORDIC
    Nordic Win User
    What to do with old laptop

    If you actually read the thread it is a spare old laptop.
     
    Nordic, Mar 11, 2019
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  4. N-STER
    n-ster Win User

    Using An Old Laptop For Backup

    n-ster, Mar 11, 2019
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