{"id":57383,"date":"2021-03-18T16:03:56","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T23:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/\/?p=57383"},"modified":"2026-03-19T07:21:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:21:59","slug":"how-to-create-a-computer-backup-on-an-external-hard-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/zh-hk\/blog\/how-to-create-a-computer-backup-on-an-external-hard-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Computer Backup on an External Hard Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>How often do you perform a computer backup? Probably not often enough! Well, if you didn&#8217;t back up last Wednesday, March 31st, which was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldbackupday.com\/en\/\">World Backup Day<\/a>, or have a regular backup schedule, backup now because it&#8217;s just a matter of time that your computer will fail.<\/p>\n<p>Do you ever think about how much stuff we have lying around just in case something breaks? Batteries, lightbulbs, spare tires, duct tape, the list goes on and on. But why? Why do we live in a constant state of \u201cwhat if?\u201d Because the minor annoyance of storing batteries and lightbulbs far outweighs the inconvenience of not having them when needed.<\/p>\n<p>A computer backup is no different. Just like electronics that need batteries or lightbulbs, there\u2019s a high likelihood your computer\u2019s going to fail at some point. And when it does, you\u2019ll be prepared if you\u2019ve been diligent about your backups!<\/p>\n<p>A whole host of issues can cause data loss, from malware to your device\u2019s age. Even simple user error can cause catastrophic damage. Without a reliable computer backup, these issues often result in permanent data deletion. And unfortunately, recovering your lost data isn\u2019t as simple as switching out some batteries or adding a little duct tape.<\/p>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to back up your computer is with an external hard drive. Here\u2019s how to back up your computer to an external hard drive.<\/p>\n<h2>Determine what should be on the computer backup<\/h2>\n<p>Almost everything on your device falls into one of two categories: personal items or program files. Depending on how you use your computer and what\u2019s important to you, you may want to back up one, the other, or both.<\/p>\n<h3>Personal items<\/h3>\n<p>Personal items are just what they sound like. This is content you\u2019ve <i>personally <\/i>created. Data like documents, spreadsheets, photos, music, and movies fall into this category. And yes, even though you probably weren\u2019t the original creator of most of your music or video files, you generated the file by saving it to your computer, so those count!<\/p>\n<p>For most users, personal files are the most important. When you decide what you want to include in your hard drive backups, these are what you\u2019ll focus on. And it\u2019s easy to see why. These files are usually irreplaceable and not saved anywhere else.<\/p>\n<h3>Program files<\/h3>\n<p>Program files include your operating system, settings, apps, and any associated files. In most cases, you can easily replace program files by redownloading.<\/p>\n<p>But you may want to include your program files in your backup if you have specific, customized settings. Saving program files on your computer\u2019s backup will save a lot of time and effort, especially if you like to tweak your registry and update often.<\/p>\n<p>Do note that some types of backup software don\u2019t have the capability to back up program files or operating systems\u2014only personal files. But saving both types of data on your computer backup is your best bet for recovering from data loss as quickly and efficiently as possible.<\/p>\n<h2>Select the right external hard drive for your computer backup<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few considerations before selecting an external hard drive for your computer backup. There are thousands of makes and models, each with its own unique set of metrics. Ask these questions before settling on an external hard drive.<\/p>\n<h3>How much storage do I need on the external hard drive?<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll want a drive with at least as much storage space as the computer it will back up. If you don\u2019t know the capacity of your internal hard drive, 1TB is a decent place to start for most users. Toshiba\u2019s Canvio\u00ae portable hard drive lineup offers a choice of capacity up to 4TB that fits your storage needs.<\/p>\n<p>Our recommendation: Western Digital My Passport Ultra<\/p>\n<h3>How fast should the external hard drive be?<\/h3>\n<p>When shopping for an external hard drive, speed isn\u2019t top-of-mind for most users. But it should be. Speed is as much\u2014or even more important\u2014than capacity. With this in mind, try to avoid external hard drives with a USB 2.0 connection. The transfer speeds are much lower than USB 3.0 and above which easily transfers at 5G per second.<\/p>\n<p>Our recommendation: Samsung Portable T5 SSD<\/p>\n<h3>What about device compatibility?<\/h3>\n<p>What type of devices will you be backing up? Whether it\u2019s PC, Mac, or tablets, no one has just one type of device anymore. But multiple devices can be a roadblock to ensuring your data is fully secure and protected from loss. Finding one external hard drive that works with your USB-equipped devices makes backing up that much easier. It\u2019s called \u201ccross-device compatibility,\u201d and we love it!<\/p>\n<p>Our recommendation: Toshiba Canvio Flex<\/p>\n<h3>Is the external hard drive secure?<\/h3>\n<p>Data security is a crucial consideration. With hacking an ever-present danger, you definitely want a hard drive with password protection to keep your information safe. And automatic backup software is an excellent addition for an external hard drive you\u2019ll be taking with you. Choose what you want to back up when you want to back up, and let the software handle the task.<\/p>\n<p>Our recommendation: Toshiba Canvio Advance<\/p>\n<h2>Backup the computer<\/h2>\n<p>With the right external hard drive in hand, next, you need to learn how to back up your laptop or desktop. Usually, the process is quite easy. Start by reading the included instructions. These should give you a good idea of how your external hard drive will interact with your device to create your computer backup.<\/p>\n<p>Connect your external hard drive via the USB cable, boot the device, and follow the prompts to create a computer backup schedule. Windows includes backup software called File History and Apple uses a program called Time Machine. With these programs, you\u2019ll always have a fresh copy of your data on hand should the need arise.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re having problems accessing the computer backup on your external hard drive, DriveSavers can help. <a href=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/zh-hk\/contact\/\">Contact DriveSavers today to evaluate your external hard drive and recover your computer backup<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"How often do you perform a computer backup? Probably not often enough! Well, if you didn't back up last Wednesday, March 31st, which was World Backup Day, or have a regular backup schedule, backup now because it's just a matter of time that your computer will fail. 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