Windows 10: Create backup - that's how it works

Even under Windows 10, you should regularly create a backup to back up your data. We'll show you how to start the backup.

Create backup in Windows 10

Open the Start menu in Windows 10 and look for "Control Panel" there.

1. Under the "System and Security" category you will find the item "Backup and restore (Windows 7)".
2. Select the option "Create system image" on the left and wait a moment.
3. Now you decide where you want to save the backup.
4. In the next step you can exclude individual parts of the system from the backup.
5. When you click the "Start backup" button, the backup is created.
6. Depending on the amount of data to be saved, the backup can take several minutes to hours.

Create backup with external software

The storage space for the backups is limited under Windows 10. A little older backups will be deleted after some time.

• If you want to keep your backups for a longer period of time, free programs such as Paragon Backup & Recovery or Easeus Todo Backup will help you.
• You can also create backups of your files with the free Ashampoo Backup. What is particularly practical here is the option of having backups carried out according to a specific schedule.
• With SugarSync you create a backup in the cloud. However, the backup is only free of charge within the first 30 days.

Create Windows backup: The right hard drive

To keep your Windows backups safe, you should copy the data to an external hard drive.

• This must have sufficient storage space and work quickly.
• You can find suitable models in our always current best list for 2.5 inch hard drives. These models are perfect for transportation as they fit in almost any pocket.

Windows: delete backup files - how it works

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to restore Windows 10 without a CD in the event of problems.