You should never store very important files on your computer's hard drive only in one copy. There is always the possibility of hard drive failure or operating system failure. For data recovery from a damaged media, you will need to pay a considerable amount of money. In order not to get into such situations, you can make a backup copy of your hard disk.
Necessary
Computer, Handy Backup software, Internet access
Instructions
Step 1
First, decide which files need to be backed up. There is no point in backing up your entire hard drive. First, it also requires a large hard drive. Second, most programs or files can be rewritten. Of course, you can create a backup copy of all information if you wish. In such cases, use a portable USB hard drive to store backup information.
Step 2
To create a backup, it is better to use a special program, for example, Handy Backup. Download it from the Internet and install it on your computer. Connect the backup media to your computer.
Step 3
Open the program. Study her menu carefully. It is very convenient and easy to use. Use the program menu to select the files that require backups. Select Full Copies as the copy method. The program will create absolutely identical copies of the selected files with all the parameters of their work.
Step 4
Pay attention to the line "Scheduler". With its help, you can schedule automatic copying of files from any folder after a certain period of time. This function will be useful for those who often work with text files and tables. The scheduler will send backup files to the media.
Step 5
For the most important files, select "Mirroring" as the backup method. It is the most reliable and fault-tolerant backup method.
Step 6
If necessary, you can compress backups to save space on the media. You can also create copies of e-mail stored on your computer. If necessary, you can select the backup data encryption function in the program menu.
