On your computer, you should store many important files and it is always good to have a copy of them in another location in case of emergencies or problems with your computer. While there are many program options, it can sometimes be difficult to trust a paid solution without being able to test it.
Fortunately, Windows 10 itself has a backup function, you do not have to install anything to use, but it’s not very popular and it’s not in a very intuitive place on the system. Here’s how to use the Windows 10 backup feature.
How it works
This feature is already native to Windows 10, however, as with other features, it is recommended that it be upgraded to its latest version. In addition, you must have a removable storage drive as an external hard drive or USB drive, as the idea is to keep these files in a location other than where the problem occurred.
How to Back up
The following function is enabled within your own Windows settings, and you need to configure it only once so that it continues to take effect. Here’s how:
- Press together the “Win + I” keys to open the “Settings” screen and enter “Update and security”;
- On the new screen, enter “Backup”;
- Now, click on “Add a drive” and select the disk or pen drive that will be backed up;
- After the process is completed, click on “More options”;
- In the new screen, you must select the rules for when the backup will take place and the folders that will be part of it. If you prefer, you can also use the “Backup Now” option to perform the process manually.
Ready! Now, you already know how to let Windows 10 itself take care of backing up your most important computer files.