External HardDrive Backup image and versioning

[Wendy18]

Can I backup my programs and data files on an external hard drive and then cherry pick what I want to reinstall

 

[popatim]

depends on the backup program but just about all of them support this feature.

 

[Wendy18]

Bought a WD Passport 2TB. It comes with Smartware Pro software. Should I use this software or should I let windows 8 back it up. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Wendy18]

Thank you. Problem solved