{"id":848,"date":"2013-05-14T15:50:27","date_gmt":"2013-05-14T14:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.silicontechnix.com\/?p=848"},"modified":"2013-06-04T15:53:39","modified_gmt":"2013-06-04T14:53:39","slug":"how-to-backup-windows-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.silicontechnix.com\/?p=848","title":{"rendered":"How to Backup Windows 8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A lot of new users of Windows 8 are not aware how to back up their operating system and prevent sudden data loss in case of a nasty computer crash. There are factory-loaded tools embedded in this version of Windows: these tools include backup features such as File History backup.File History enables you to take backup automatically on an external HD. This feature works closely with files and folders saved in Windows Libraries which include documents, music, video folders, contacts, favourites and anything else on desktop.<\/p>\n

This feature of Windows is easy to use once you configure it properly. Follow the steps given below to configure Windows 8 File History.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Search for File History<\/b>
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Detect an external drive<\/b>
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Backup Data<\/b>
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use Advanced Settings<\/b>
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Limit Disk Space for Backup<\/b>
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Specify duration of backup<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Search for File History.<\/b>It\u2019s very simple to search for File History in Windows 8. Here are instructions.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Open Settings from Chime Bar<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Type in \u201cFile History\u201d without quotes<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You can find this (file history) feature under System and Security in Control Panel of Windows8<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Detect an External Drive<\/b>You do not need anything get done to detect an external drive. Once you open File History, it would automatically detect an external drive for backup. Here it goes<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Open File History<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Select the location by clicking on Select Drive | Turn ON<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It would get started automatically<\/p>\n

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Backup Data<\/b>Once your external drive is detected, it\u2019s time to backup data such as music, videos, content from desktop and in fact all of your libraries. If you do not want to take backup of certain folder you can simply exclude it. Follow the procedure given below.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In File History click on Exclude Folders<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There would be Add button\u2014click on it to add the paths<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Finally click on Save Changes<\/p>\n

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Use Advanced Settings<\/b>Advanced settings are meant to modify File History feature. Through these settings you can set schedule for backups. Follow the steps given below to use Advanced Settings.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Open File History<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Click on Advanced Settings<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Click on Default settings which are set to Every hour<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 From the drop down you can select specific time frame<\/p>\n

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Limit Disk Space for Backup<\/b>You might have limited disk space where you cannot store unnecessary backups. For this reason you can limit disk space for backup. Perform steps given below to limit disk space.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Open File History | Click on Advanced Settings<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Select the Option OFFLINE CACHE<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Select the limit on amount of disk space for backups<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Click on Save Changes once done<\/p>\n

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Specify Duration of Backups<\/b>Specifying duration of backups is important because you can set how long you would keep old versions of files. It could be for specified time period or forever.<\/p>\n
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You can restore personal files as well. To restore personal file, you need to GOTO File History in Control Panel. To restore personal files click on the Restore button.<\/p>\n

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