Windows 10 comes with backup functionality pre-installed, but by default it is not enabled. This tutorial will show how to set up a new drive to back up your Windows 10 PC.
Backup: File History
Windows 10 Backup is now called File History. It is designed to keep a back up version of your files as well as previous versions of these files. Effectively, File History in Windows 10 allows to restore not just accidentally deleted files, but also files that were modified in the process.
In order to enable File History in Windows 10, a second physical drive is required. This may be a USB Disk Drive, Memory Stick or a Flash Drive.
How to Back Up in Windows 10 with File History
- Click Start Button
To access Start Menu, click on Windows Logo in bottom-left of your screen.
- Select Settings
Find Settings button just above the Windows Logo (the Start button) you have just clicked
- In the new Settings window, choose Update and Security
Locate the last button Update & Security in Settings window. You may need to scroll down to find it.
- Click on Backup button of the left
Click on Backup button from the menu on the left.
- Click on + Add Drive button
Click on a Plus Button – Add Drive
- Select your removable drive from the list
From the list of available drives select the required drive. Simply choose the one you prefer: this can be a USB Hard Drive, Memory Stick or an Internal Drive.
- That’s it!
Windows 10 Backup is enabled. Windows 10 will automatically back up your default directories to the selected memory stick.
By default, Windows 10 backs up files in your Home directory:
C:\Users\<username>
You can also access these files by typing this shortcode command in Explorer:
%UserProfile%
If you require a business backup solution for Windows 10 or if you need to backup databases (such as Sage Accounts and MySQL), please contact us or see our Business IT Support section.