| Computers are an essential part of our daily life. Computers/PCs/Laptops carry the same software for correct functionality and it is vital to backup the data on our PC or laptop in case it crashes due to any known or unknown cause. Maximum computer users use computers to store memory files, important document files and various other bits of information that may need to be kept for long periods
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of time.
However many casual, users are not aware of how to backup files or recover data. All of the previous Windows operating systems come with a backup utility to allow you to back up all the files on your hard disk. Similarly the Mac operating system (OSX) also has great built-in backup utilities so it only takes a few steps to get started. This article covers the Backup and Restore feature in Windows and Mac which can help save a lot of time and trouble for computer users either.
There are two types of backup you can apply for your PC or laptop – online and offline.
Offline backup methods for windows OS :-
Do the following setups in your PC. Microsoft Windows has a backup application built in with OS-
Go to
Start--->
Programs---->
Accessories--->
System Tools-->
Backup.
For Windows Vista :-
Follow the following guidelines -
Start --->
All Programs --->
Accessories -->
System tools.
Or
Start--->
Control Panel--->
System and Maintenance--->
Backup and Restore Center.
For Windows 7 users :-
Just follow these simple steps -
Search box---->
type Backup---->
Click---->
Create--->
Save.
It’s a good idea to set up an automatic backup schedule so that you don’t have to remember to back things up manually. You can also save your back up files in external memory by saving your back up in CD-R, DVD-R, tape, hard drives etc.
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Online Backup process of Windows OS :-
There are many free and paid online PC backup applications available online such as CrashPlan, mypcbackup, Universal online backup, McAfee Online Backup, Dropbox, CX, ADrive, FlipDrive, Google drive, Skype drive and many more . These applications are available as free download for all three platforms such Windows, Mac, or Linux (PC or laptop).
Steps for the popular Dropbox online backup:-
Dropbox is one of the most popular backup applications. It is effortless albeit with one big limitation – all the targeted files and folders need to be residing inside the main Dropbox folder before they can be sent to the cloud. So care needs to be taken about this process. Here are the five steps of Dropbox backup.
1. You have to launch SyncToy and create a new folder pair.
2. You have to repeat SyncToy for every folder that you want to back up using Dropbox.
3. You have to enter taskschd.msc in the Windows Run box to start the Task Scheduler .
[ Start – > All Programs – > Accessories – > System Tools – > Scheduled Tasks ]
4. Create a basic task in Task Scheduler .
[ Set Daily basis is a better option ]
5. Finally choose Start a Program Under Action, and set the program name as SyncToyCmd.exe with your own choice .
Now this is finished your backup process. Learn instantly from video tutorials : www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o-UvkRXPpU
Backup of Mac Operating System :-
Get a backup external drive which may be any USB external hard drive or internal drive. Try to get one that
has twice as much space as your computer. This provides room for multiple backups and all the data you might
When you plug in your drive, your Mac will ask you if you want to use that drive as a backup disk. Hit “Use as Backup Disk”. If you do not see the button, then you can go to System Preferences > Time Machine to set it as a backup disk too. Then click the Select Backup Disk button in Time Machine and choose your external drive where you want to save the backup.
Once it is finished, the Operating System will perform its first backup but you want to keep your computer on, and from then on it'll back up in the background with no work required on your part.
If you need to restore any file, then just click on the Time Machine icon in your menu bar and hit "Enter Time Machine" and check your file(s). On the other hand, you can search through your old backups for the files you lost and restore them to your hard drive anytime and anywhere.
Conclusion:-
You must keep in mind that you have to wait till the backup process will have completed successfully. It is also important to keep the files in a safe place. However keeping a backup is good experience due to possible HDD crashes for pirated OS X software
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