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Thread ID: 128556	2012-12-28 20:39:00	Easy to Use Back Up Software	mark1978 (13845)	Press F1

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1320532	2012-12-28 20:39:00	Hi, I just need some advice, I have a 450GB external hard drive with all my children's photo's on it and video's. For the first time ever I want to back it up somehow? I have never backed up anything so this is quite new to me. Any programs to recommend? What do I need?? Where do I back it up...	mark1978 (13845)
1320533	2012-12-28 20:52:00	If its only a simple backup of current data, the easiest way and completely free is Copy / Paste. Select folders, Files etc copy --- open destination drive / location - paste. If items are already on an external Drive then you either need a another external Drive or PC, or even a NAS. If you wanted to back then up online someplace, it may cost a bit, depending on how much data there is, not to mention internet usage may go through the roof.	wainuitech (129)
1320534	2012-12-28 20:54:00	Syncback is good backup software. question is why do you need to backup a backup drive? All you can do is put a copy on either another backup drive, or copy them to the hard drive on your computer (which isnt really a practable option)	Iantech (16386)
1320535	2012-12-28 21:48:00	First off, congrats on deciding to get a copy of that irreplaceable data. You NEED to do it asap. The 'how' bit is easy, as WT says. The 'where' is harder but the question has to be answered. The more conventional way is to have the primary data on a drive in the computer with the backup going on to the ext drive. If your computer drive is too small you could upgrade it to a 1 or 2 TB drive and copy the photos etc to that and use the ext drive as the backup. Alternatively, you will have to get another ext drive to copy the treasures to. Then you need to figure out how to save your files from a house fire or burglary! But, first, get a copy done. Come back with any other questions/advice.	linw (53)
1320536	2012-12-28 21:59:00	I bought a Western Digital 2TB USB3 external drive. This was so easy to set up as it configured itself as a backup and transfers file automatically with no input from me. Absolutely magic. Photos and vids are also stored on DVD in other premises in case of fire, earthquake, tsunami, floods, or Armageddon.	Richard (739)
1320537	2012-12-28 23:01:00	Syncback is good backup software. question is why do you need to backup a backup drive? All you can do is put a copy on either another backup drive, or copy them to the hard drive on your computer (which isnt really a practable option) I need to back up because am SO scared something will happen to this external drive that everything will be lost!	mark1978 (13845)
1320538	2012-12-28 23:02:00	I bought a Western Digital 2TB USB3 external drive. This was so easy to set up as it configured itself as a backup and transfers file automatically with no input from me. Absolutely magic. Photos and vids are also stored on DVD in other premises in case of fire, earthquake, tsunami, floods, or Armageddon. Wow your onto it! I have to admit I have a friend who has done this as well but I have been to lazy to do it :S	mark1978 (13845)
1320539	2012-12-28 23:04:00	First off, congrats on deciding to get a copy of that irreplaceable data. You NEED to do it asap. The 'how' bit is easy, as WT says. The 'where' is harder but the question has to be answered. The more conventional way is to have the primary data on a drive in the computer with the backup going on to the ext drive. If your computer drive is too small you could upgrade it to a 1 or 2 TB drive and copy the photos etc to that and use the ext drive as the backup. Alternatively, you will have to get another ext drive to copy the treasures to. Then you need to figure out how to save your files from a house fire or burglary! But, first, get a copy done. Come back with any other questions/advice. Thank you for the kind advice! I will look into buying another external drive for back up only and store this somewhere else.. :-)	mark1978 (13845)
1320540	2012-12-28 23:06:00	I have 2 external drives at the moment, 2 seagates, one is 250GB and the other 450GB, the 250 has music etc and the 450 photo's and videos.. both sit on top of a shelve connected to the pc	mark1978 (13845)
1320541	2012-12-28 23:54:00	I have 2 external drives at the moment, 2 seagates, one is 250GB and the other 450GB, the 250 has music etc and the 450 photo's and videos.. both sit on top of a shelve connected to the pc That set-up while working is asking for trouble in the event of a disaster . :( Its good that you want to back it up to someplace else. Many people think because data is on a external Drive its safe -- Its NOT. Have a separate backup someplace else is good, because really, all an external drive is, is a normal HDD in a case. Some are 3.5" drives, others are simply laptop drives that only required to be plugged into a USB port, they can fail at anytime just like any other drive. If a External drive is left plugged into a PC, it can be fried or damaged if something goes wrong with the Computer. Same if theres a break-in or worse, external drives can disappear along with the PC.	wainuitech (129)
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