When I do a back up, do I need to do a file/folder back up along with a complete system back up or will the complete system back up cover everything?
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How you perform a backup isn't unique to this drive. It does not come with any software. You'll have to check your operating system's instructions. I'm guessing you are using Windows. If you are using the Apple OS, Time Machine takes care of all the work.
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A complete system backup backs up everything. Or you can specify which directories/folders that get backed up. The external harddrive comes with software to assist you with that. I think windows also have this feature as well. I hope this helps. Have a good day.
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Mine came with the backup software already on the drive. It is part of the setup.
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YES. Depends on the config, as long as the drive letter is the same you can create different sub-folder to store the backups. If your backups are on a schedule, be sure you have the drive connected to the correct device in the right day/night.
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yes, you can use it for backing up your files. check on the c-disk how much storage you are using so you know how much storage you need for all your backups. I have all my software on separate discs, so all I need backed up is my 'paperwork'. Sometimes you can just add another plug-in to download your remaining files and sometimes not. Depends on your computer... If you have movies/music/pics on your hard disc, I would copy them separately; then you should have enough space on your drive. Generally, (without movies/music/pics) a 16 GB should be big enough. Check your usage. I would download all the music, movies, pics etc. onto that Cruzer and than if needed the rest on a smaller disc/usb drive. yes, you can use it for backing up your files. check on the c-disk how much storage you are using so you know how much storage you need for all your backups. I have all my software on separate discs, so all I need backed up is my 'paperwork'. Sometimes you can just add another plug-in to download your remaining files and sometimes not. Depends on your computer... If you have movies/music/pics on your hard disc, I would copy them separately; then you should have enough space on your drive. Generally, (without movies/music/pics) a 16 GB should be big enough. Check your usage. I would download... » Read More yes, you can use it for backing up your files. check on the c-disk how much storage you are using so you know how much storage you need for all your backups. I have all my software on separate discs, so all I need backed up is my 'paperwork'. Sometimes you can just add another plug-in to download your remaining files and sometimes not. Depends on your computer... If you have movies/music/pics on your hard disc, I would copy them separately; then you should have enough space on your drive. Generally, (without movies/music/pics) a 16 GB should be big enough. Check your usage. I would download all the music, movies, pics etc. onto that Cruzer and than if needed the rest on a smaller disc/usb drive. « Show Less
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When you mention over 1 million files I don't think you wold need to back these up on a regular basis. In this case it is best to use software that will only backup files that have changed since the last backup. The initial backup will take quite awhile to perform but any subsequent backups should be quick. So, as mentioned here, an external USB drive can be connected to the WD My Book and backed up. If you provide more details it would help.
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Yes because if you installed them and backup the entire system its automatically backup with the rest of the games data file!
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Yes, all you mentioned are included. However, there is no back up CD for Windows 8.1 included. Last week mine got a problem that was not able to start after an update. A system file was missing. I had to send it to ASUS to repair. It has been taken time to get it back.
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yes, i backed up my old desktop, my laptop and my new desktop. You do need to know what the file size for each item is and whether or not you have space to back them up as well as add in the future. I had a 2.0TB drive and my old files were 1.0 TB so i had space. when you plug in each device it should read which device is connected.
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I'm not sure . But it backed everything on my hard drive . So all of my information and files we're backed up . So with that i would guess so . Sorry i could not answer for sure .
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It did backup everything I had on my hard drive, including the os, so that's good (provided your system is virus-free), although I have yet to test out how well that worked, since I haven't had any problems with my system (thankfully)
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Yes, you FolderClone can backup to any folder or drive connected to your computer. Keep in mind that it can't back up active system files.
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Depends on the amount of data that you are backing up. Otherwise you can use it back up from multiple PCs
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Your could do if the Flash drive is big enough. Personally I use an external hard drive to back up data. and just use the flash drives for portable data. If you want to back up more than just data [software/ settings] then you would need disc replicating software.
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I think my drive was formatted with ntfs but I can't remember for sure. I have received drives both formatted and blank. Drives I have received with back up software already installed have, for the most part, been formatted with ntfs.
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Hi Wade, the system comes with the Windows disk for complete re-install if needed, otherwise Windows does have backup and recovery built in.
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you set it's frequency of backup. also, the drive always checks the status of the computer. if no back up is required, the WD drive does nothing.
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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.