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backing up hardrive

Started by coffeeblack , Jul 09 2012 01:09 PM

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#1 coffeeblack

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Posted 09 July 2012 - 01:09 PM

Hi,

I have a hard drive (PC) filled with video and audio recordings that I really need to backup. Family videos, professional recordings, etc.

I don't know anything about backing up hard drives. Can anyone suggest external drives to use? Can anyone suggest a brief "how to" webpage for this? I would like to actually clear it off my PC, so I should probably back up my data twice? I assume that external drives are the way to go, but do people back up their data in the clouds as well?

Thanks!

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#2 buddy215

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Posted 09 July 2012 - 02:14 PM

A better response to your question can be given with a little more info.
Operating System?
How many GBs of data do you want to backup?

Generally, an external drive would be the choice for a large amount of data backup..or another internal drive if your computer can handle it.
Three common types of backup: cloning, compressed imaging of entire drive or selective backup.
You can choose to backup automatically or manually.

Many programs, some free, to use to backup. Windows 7 comes with very good backup software.
I use Disk Wizard to image my dual booting hdd. It's fast and easy.
DiscWizard | Seagate

diskwizard - How to Install

How to restore individual files and folders from a diskwizard backup

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#3 coffeeblack

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Posted 09 July 2012 - 03:27 PM

buddy215,

Thanks for your answers and questions.

To answer your questions:

Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
My computer holds 300GBs, and I would like to back up about 200-250 GBS, and maybe even the full 300 GBS.

Can you recommend an external drive?

Thanks,

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#4 buddy215

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Posted 09 July 2012 - 04:05 PM

I've just noticed that you are being helped by one of the malware experts. Best to
wait until you are finished there before I further assist you. I did notice something in your
logs that doesn't involve malware that does need attention. So, let's wait until you finish there.

If the man doesn't believe as we do, we say he is a crank, and that settles it. I mean, it does nowadays, because now we can't burn him.
-- Mark Twain, Following the Equator

Between believing a thing and thinking you know is only a small step and quickly taken.
-- Mark Twain, 3,000 Years Among the Microbes