Easy, free backup strategies for files and Windows (2023)

[Greg Carmack Windows MVP 2010-20 (retired)]

Here are easy, free backup methods so you never lose files or Windows if it becomes irreparable.1) The safest and most reliable backup method is to sort your files into their User Folders (Documents, Desktop, Pictures, Downloads, etc) and periodically drag or copy them to external, which is otherwise kept unplugged to prevent ransomware attack. See tips for copying large groups of files here: The many ways to copy, move, or delete multiple files 2) Then have a Cloud backup to capture real time file changes, and so your files are safe from ransomw

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