Create a reliable backup of your current machine's drive and transfer it to a portable storage device.
Create a reliable backup of your current machine's drive and transfer it to a portable storage device.
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Hey there,
This is my first time joining the forums, so please don’t think I’m not following the right steps. I’m using a basic Windows 7 Ultimate setup (with the lowest specs possible) and I’ll be away from home for about two months this summer. Losing my music, files, and desktop would really upset me, so I want to keep everything safe.
I have a Seagate goFlex 1TB USB HDD that I plan to install on my whole machine at once. This way I can take it with me and use it while I’m away, and then later copy it over to my computer when I return so any updates will be saved.
I’m not very familiar with coding, but I’m eager to learn about electronics. Any suggestions would be great. I know my drive might not boot quickly, and if that’s the case, is there a way to temporarily move the boot files to my family’s computer so I can access my files without modifying their system? I don’t plan to change anything on their OS.
Since my laptop has more power than mine, I’m confident it won’t be an issue. Thanks for your help!
~Divide
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Holy instant reply, Batman! I’ll try this program out and see how it performs. Since I have two computers at home, I can test it thoroughly. Thanks a lot for your quick suggestion—I’ll let you know if it works.
You could simply store your music and other files on a USB drive rather than the entire operating system. Unless both the laptop and the external drives are compatible with USB 3.0, it would be extremely slow and not worth the effort. Plus, there will be many problems when trying to run the OS with drivers from one hardware setup on another completely different machine.
The built-in VPN server is available with Windows 7 Ultimate and is straightforward to install. It lets you link to your home IP address while traveling and share files as if you were connected directly to your local network. You might need guidance on port-forwarding if you're using a router, but it could be worth considering. Edit: Your home computer must remain powered on and your upload speed should be taken into account.
It's a USB 2 device, which might cause problems. Creating a backup of your music could be a smart move.