Yes, you can easily back up your save folder using built-in tools or third-party software.
Yes, you can easily back up your save folder using built-in tools or third-party software.
You're looking for a method to securely duplicate your documents folder to another hard drive, ensuring regular backups with timestamps. The goal is to prevent accidental loss of recent backups if you delete files in the primary folder. You want the system to automatically retain multiple copies and let you restore from the most recent one if needed. This sounds like a solid approach for protecting important data, especially when dealing with valuable save files.
I don’t use the easiest method, but I rely on robocopy from a batch file that I set up to run daily for partial backups (robocopy offers many options to pick specific files by date, size, or newer versions) and weekly for full backups. The batch file checks the date to decide whether it’s a partial or full backup. If you prefer something simpler, consider Google Drive (for smaller data) or EaseUS Todo Backup Free, which is free and effective for basic needs. More advanced tools exist but are unnecessary for your current setup.
Create a script that automatically runs on startup using a batch file or task scheduler. Alternatively, look for an existing tool that handles this task efficiently.
so while waiting on a response I was trying to find my own answer and seem to have found it. SyncBackFree is a totally free app with no ads or crapware. Some features are restricted to the paid version but for what I want its perfect. I simply selected the source (My documents) then the destination, selected what backup method I want options included are Backup Source to destination, Backup Destination to source, Mirror all files and folders to destination and Mirror all files and folders to source a custom option is grayed out for the paid version only. I selected Backup Source to destination. After that you simple select the schedule you want I went with hourly as its a SSD to hard drive and both remain inactive. Then it just works automatically you have certain things you can change for instants SyncBackFree will automatically ignore any files or folders that appear at the destination but not at the source i.e its been deleted and I can with the press of the button sync it so both folders match any deleted files that no longer exist at the source will also be deleted at the destination. You can also have multiple profiles. Overall its a super neat program that does the job well without uses any real resources. Link to program for those interested: http://www.2brightsparks.com/download-syncbackfree.html