I remember the old days, spending hours transferring my files and trying to replicate my controls.

Among the many ways to transfer your data nowadays, Windows Backup offers a simple and reliable solution.

Then, click “Accounts” and follow the on-screen instructions to sign in.

‘Settings’ typed into the taskbar search box and the ‘Settings’ option highlighted.

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OneDrive or Windows Backup?

Which option you choose will depend on what you use your rig for.

To open Windows Backup, typeBackupinto your taskbar search box, and click “Windows Backup.”

Windows Settings with ‘Accounts’ highlighted.

Alternatively, you could perform a manualbackup to an external hard drive, oruse a third-party storage solution.

However, youcannotuse an external storage equipment or a third-party cloud service with Windows Backup.

To do this, click “Back Up.”

‘Backup’ is typed into the taskbar search box, and the ‘Windows Backup’ option is highlighted.

On the topic of backing up your machine, we’d recommend that youcreate a system image.

The Windows Backup window.

The Windows Backup screen with the ‘Back Up’ button highlighted.

The ‘Restore Backup’ screen.

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