how to back up data?

teamtubbykiller

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hi guys i was just wondering how or what is the best way to back up my data from my hard drive?, what does this mean exactly?, what does it back up?, sorry im new to this all
 
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ok... lets keep it simple.
Get an External Drive, like: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178434
Get GoodSync ($30 for 1 license) http://www.goodsync.com/

Plug in the backup drive

Load and license GoodSync

Create a new Backup Job. Click the Left Browse, select your user name from the list and OK

Click the Right Browse and select the external drive you just plugged in, Click New Folder, name it My Stuff (or something) click OK 2x
Now Click Analyze, then once done Click Sync.

Once the first run is complete, Goto (top line menu) Tool / Program Options and set "Start GoodSync when Windows starts" then click OK

Right click on the Job Name and select Options, Uncheck "Propogate Deletions" goto Auto, set it to...
Backup... to make a copy in case of disaster.

I use Goodsync for my local backups... set it up and click one button for it to happen or schedule it...

Mozy or Carbonite are other options.

Imaging is another way to backup, this takes your whole drive and creates a file out of it that can be placed onto another drive in case the original one fails. I use EASUS ToDoBackup (free) for that.
 

teamtubbykiller

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do u have a video to help me out?
 

teamtubbykiller

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honestly man i dont really know what non of this is lol im a complete noob
 
ok... lets keep it simple.
Get an External Drive, like: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178434
Get GoodSync ($30 for 1 license) http://www.goodsync.com/

Plug in the backup drive

Load and license GoodSync

Create a new Backup Job. Click the Left Browse, select your user name from the list and OK

Click the Right Browse and select the external drive you just plugged in, Click New Folder, name it My Stuff (or something) click OK 2x
Now Click Analyze, then once done Click Sync.

Once the first run is complete, Goto (top line menu) Tool / Program Options and set "Start GoodSync when Windows starts" then click OK

Right click on the Job Name and select Options, Uncheck "Propogate Deletions" goto Auto, set it to Periodically (check both boxes) and time every 2 hours and some odd minutes. Goto Advanced and check Fast Pre-Analyze... then click OK.

Now... Do NOT leave that external plugged in all the time. It will result in premature failure of it. Once a week or 2, when you are on the machine just plug it in while you are on the computer and leave it until you are done for the day, ewhen you shut down, unplug it and put is away.

Tada... backup!!! also this way the backup will have aven old crap you deleted on it "just in case"... The files are in the same location as you would find them if you went to c:\user\YOU\... and looked for them.
 
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