Toshiba Tecra A50-03P01G Tecra Z50-C Series Windows 10 Users Guide - Page 159
Backing up your data or your entire, computer with the Windows operating, system
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159 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive. Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of your data. Fortunately, the Windows operating system offers a convenient way to back up your computer or just your important files to a flash drive, or external hard drives. An external hard drive is recommended in case the internal storage drive fails. Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to a flash drive, or an external storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 In the Search field, type Save backup copies of your files with File History. 2 Click Save backup copies of your files with File History and follow the on-screen instructions to back up your files. For additional Help, press the FN + ( ) keys to launch the Windows Help and Support screen. Search for "back up files." General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser. ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with restore points" on page 157). Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). If anything goes wrong, you will then be able to easily