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How can I Backup my Files on my Computer?
"As I delete a key in the Registry of my Windows computer by mistake, some features in the Windows can't be used as usual. To fix the problem, I decide to reinstall the Windows OS. However, the system reinstallation will take my computer files away. Therefore, before the reinstallation, I want to back up the important files first. Instead of simply copying and pasting files to another hard drive, which is inconvenient and makes some exe files lose effectiveness, is there any other backup ways? How do I back up my computer files easily and safely?"
It is a good habit to back up the important and precious files saved in the computer from time to time, which can prevent us from data loss caused by careless operation, sudden hardware break, malware and virus attack, etc. At the same time, it is vital to choose the backup way, because a troublesome way will make you lose patience and be tired of backup. Here in the following content, three reliable ways are introduced for you to backup important files on your computer with ease.
Step 1: Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore (Windows 7).
Step 2: Click Set up backup icon under Backup or restore your files option and it will take several seconds for Windows to start the function.
Step 3: When the setup backup window appears, select the backup destination in the menu. It's recommended that an external hard drive or an online storage platform is chosen to be the backup destination. After that, click the Next button to move on.
Step 4: Select the Let me choose option and then tap the Next button.
Step 5: Choose the backup item and click the Next button.
Step 6: Review the backup settings and perform the operation with the Save settings and run backup button.
It is more and more popular to use the online backup service to backup files today. But you need to find an online backup service provider like Google Drive firstly. Most of the online backup service is limited in storage space and you need to pay if you want to extend the storage space. After you choose the suitable online backup service provider, you can upload files to the backup platform or the backup platform will automatically update the backup files for you.
Want the professional partition backup software to assist you to backup important computer files conveniently and safely? iSunshare CloneGo is the one you want! With CloneGo, your computer files including system data can be backed up into a package file – an icg file without data loss. What's more, there is also a Restore feature in CloneGo, which enables you to restore the backup file whenever you want.
Step 1: Install iSunshare CloneGo in your Windows computer.
Step 2: Run CloneGo and choose the Backup option. Then click the partition where stores your important files to backup under the Select a volume to back up option.
Step 3: In the Select a path to save the backup file section, click Choose button to select a storage device to save the files.
Step 4: Hit the Start button to begin the backup process. When a prompt is shown to ask for your confirmation again, you can click the Yes button to perform the operation.
Step 5: After the backup is finished, you can see a successful-backup box and the data in the backup partition has been packed into an icg file.
Tips: When you want to restore the backup files, you can realize it by using the Restore feature in CloneGo, just click Restore > Select the restoration destination > Import the icg file > Start the restoration > Success.
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