Backup Windows 7 Pro 64-bit question

Hi all

I know there are a lot of posts on this subject, however, I want to use a backup program to back up only the My Documents folder. I store everything in that folder that I'm working on. Programs and other things is in the correct places [programs or program etc. (86)...]

I find too complicated MS backup utility. From my reading, I understand that my best solution is to make a system image backup and perform differential backups, depending on the needs. In this way, if the player C goes down, I can replace, load the image backup and the most recent differential backup, and I should be fine.

Other information: I wish only to back up the files that have been modified in the folder My Documents, (as mentioned) because that's where I do all my work. Can anyone recommend a very good third party (preferably free) for this program? Thank you very much.

-Lee

IMHO, it's tremendous overkill, unless you are a bank or a company of backup of a system of accounting or inventory.  For regular users, 2 or 3 is a lot.  My personal habit is once a month backup.

If you are about to buy an external hard drive, consider these questions:

Many of them actually Cook themselves because they have inadequate ventilation.  They can only practically be used for short periods of time.   So look for one with a big deal.

Children have the 2.5 format disks "that are normally installed in laptops.  They are much more delicate and less reliable.  I would go for a bigger 3.5 because you don't need portability, and they are more reliable and last longer.

My favorite way to do it is to buy an external hard drive enclosure - they rest well best.  For example:

VANTEC NexStar3 (NST - 366 S 3 - SV) 3.5 "SATA III 6 Gbp/s USB 3.0 external HARD drive enclosure Silver Aluminum

Can buy you a type HD 3.5 OEM of any size you choose.  2 TB is a very reasonable price.  It has its own power supply and tends to be aired much better.

Also make sure that you get one that is capable, able size drive you buy and has a USB 3.0 cable that comes with it - they are different cables USB 2 USB 3.

Do not use an SSD for this function.

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