Schedule automatic backups on Windows 10
Windows 10 and 8.1 has a feature named File History, That enables you to choose specific folders to back up regularly. By default, it backs up all folders including desktop, documents, pictures, music, downloads, OneDrive, etc. in the user account folder (C: /Users/account name). But also you can add extra files and folder from a different drive. And similar to Time Machine in OS X’s the File History also automatically back up any file that has been changed or added. Let’s follow steps below to Automatically backup folders on windows 10
1 Schedule automatic backups on Windows 101.1 Automatically Back up Files Using Windows 10 File History1.2 Using Backup and Restore (Windows 7)
Automatically Back up Files Using Windows 10 File History
First of all, insert the External Drive or USB where to save backup files,Now open Control panel, search for and select file history,Here Check and make sure File History is Turned on
Now press Windows + I to open the Settings app,Select Update & security, then BackupHere UnderBack up using File History section, click Add a driveAnd select the drive to store the backup files.The Automatically back up my files option appears and is turned on.
Next click More option and select Backup Now to start the backup process.By default, this will backup folders including desktop, documents, pictures, music, downloads, OneDrive, etc.But you can click add a folder option to backup your personal folder.Also there is chance that you won’t need or want to backup all of these foldersTo remove that folder from the list simply select it and then click the Remove button.
Also you can configure how often File History backs up,And how long it keeps those backup copies, and which files it backs up.
Using Backup and Restore (Windows 7)
Also, there is another build in tool Backup and Restore (Windows 7) that help to create a backup of the latest version of your files on a schedule. In addition, you can also create a system image or entire system include system files programs, documents etc.
Open Control panel, click on System and security,Next click Backup and Restore (Windows 7).Here Under the “Backup” section, click the Set up backup option on the right.
Next, select the removable drive where to store the backup.Click next then under “What do you want to backup?” section, select the Let me choose option and click the Next
Then select the items you want to include in the backup from the checkbox.
Click the Next then select Change schedule linkHere Check the Run backup on a schedule (recommended)Then Specify the frequency, date, and time when Windows 10 should backup your computer.
Click the OK then select Save settings and run the backup. Once you complete the steps, an initial backup of your device will be created, and then incremental backups will be performed on the schedule you specified. Did you regularly back up your important data, What method you are using? Let us know on comments below. Also, read:
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