How do you view backed up files to make sure they are there? How do you transfer backed up files to another computer? When I tried to to that, the device will only ask me if I want to back up the computer. I don't need to back up. I just need to copy...
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actually to my I've had wonderful! excellent... This hard disk brings a program to support but I never install this program, use it as a mass storage and it has worked perfectly! Thanks -en realidad a mi me ha ido de maravilla!!! excelente.. este disco dura trae un programa para respaldar pero yo nunca instale ese programa, solo lo uso como almacenamiento masivo y me ha funcionado a la perfeccion!! gracias
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Me too! I'm not going to seriously consider purchasing anything computer related unless I see the manual that goes with it. Is it (i.e., Canvio) truly plug and play? Can you selectively choose individual files to back up? I'm not at all interested in wasting time and space backing up files that I really don't wish to back up. (I only wish to back up photographs.) Filtering through all the comments, while helpful writ large, takes a lot of time when looking for particular information. A manual please.
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I have not recovered any deleted files from this device as of now. But it should be similar to recovering data from a regular flash drive. There are various software that can help you with this. But i would read reviews on internet before using anyone of them
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I've only used usb cable to computer to transfer the files. Once erased on screen that's the only way to access them (or bluetooth). they're saved in pdf format and I think that stupid it from being able to load them easily again.
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Hello Anthony, As Adam mentioned, most USB hard drives will allow you to transfer your files from one computer to another by transferring the external hard drive from the first computer to the second computer. I would recommend that you use the "Remove Hardware Safely" icon in the Windows Tray before removing the hard drive from your computer to make sure that the data is not corrupted, and thereby, lost. In fact, you should always use that icon, no matter what peripheral (external hard drive, portable hard drive, flash drive, etc.) you use or whether you are transferring data from one computer to another or just making a back-up copy to stay on the peripheral. I hope this is helpful - good luck! Please take care and have a great weekend!
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Hi, that is what I did with my clickfree. I backed everything up in Vista and upgraded to win 8 and then restored my files. However, while I got all folders and files back, 2/3 of the files had a size of 0 bytes which means that they were lost. I still have not been able to restore those files so 2/3 of my files were permanently lost. I did have some files backed up elsewhere but I still have not recovered from that and because of that I no longer use Clickfree. I had many conversations with their technical staff and they did not know what happened in my situation and eventually refused to return my calls. I don't know if this was unique to me or a systemic problem but I don't want to be the one to figure that out. Use with extreme caution and I would back up my files with some other way such as another hard drive and if Clickfree doesn't work you haven't lost everything. Earl
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Just plug it in - I backed up my entire hard drive. If you have issues - contact their 800 tech desk.
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Yes, no problem. When the screen "asks" you for the location to be backed up enter that external drive letter.
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Molley, hello: The ability to retrive data from an inoperable hard drive depends on a number of things. The most important factor, in my opinion, is whether you've waited too long to retrieve data; as a result, some or all data files may have become unretrievable. Assuming that you've not waited too long and thereby not compromised data, I recommend that you buy and try the NewerTech universal device. My "external" hard drive (on a Mac platform and OS) had been clicking quietly for a week without engaging; it was unable to back up files as scheduled. I ordered, received, and utilized the NewerTech universal drive adapter. On my first connection and try, the adapter recognized my external hard drive, located all the files on it, and accepted my request to transfer those files to a new external hard drive replacement. I was happily surprised that all files were located and transferred with no loss. There's no guarantee that the NewerTech Universal adapter will be successful. If I were you, I wouldn't wait any longer; neither would I send the drive to a facility that attempts to retrive files because of the cost of doing so; I'd but the NewerTech USB 3.0 Universal device. HTH. Warren
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Back up devices / programs do not back up software if you are referring to programs like Word or Photoshop, etc. or any other .exe files. They back up your Word files for example but you will need the Word program to open the files. If, for example, you have all your financial information saved in Quicken, backup software and devices will copy it but you will need Quicken to read them. I hope this helps. The Clickfree drives are terrific and you don't have to learn new software to use them...just plug it in, tell it what you want it to back up, and go for coffee.
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the best way to back up your files is to simply drag and drop or copy paste make couple of folders manually like my pics my doc ....and drop all your stuff there
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I usually back up full os, but i'm almost positive you can back up individual files. My only gripe with this software is I already owned an older copy and had to purchase a new copy for windows 7!
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Nope! You just connect the USB cord into the device you are backing up and it's good to go! Real simple!
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I really can't answer that because I have one computer and I generally keep it attached to the computer. I keep my system backups on this external drive. I suppose it is possible to move it around. Just keep the amount of information you want to back up in mind and the amount of space available on the drive.
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Though there is no internal drive, I used an external drive to transfer data back and forth with no issue. I made a conscious choose choice for lightweight portability over a drive, since I already had an external drive.
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At this moment I am pulling data off an external USB drive that appeared to be totally dead. Clack, click, whiirrrrrrrr and never came online. I froze it. Not kidding: http://www.emergingtechs.com/posts/put-your-hard-drive-in-the-freezer-to-recover-data/ Mine works for about 1/2hr until the drive warms up again, then back into the freezer. Given this scenario it makes sense to know what is critical, get it first, and get the non-essential stuff later. All my important stuff is already recovered and now I'm copying over 40GB of "nice to have" stuff. As soon as this process is over I'm going to improve my backup scenario!
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The disk will not restore any file you have lost .this disk is for recovery system only.To restore a deleted file or folder Open Computer by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, and then clicking Computer. Navigate to the folder that used to contain the file or folder, right-click it, and then click Restore previous versions. If the folder was at the top level of a drive, for example C:\, right-click the drive, and then click Restore previous versions. You'll see a list of available previous versions of the file or folder. The list will include files saved on a backup (if you are using Windows Backup to back up your files) as well as restore points, if both types are available.