Can I use my hardrive Office for scheduled backups?

Hello
I am a bit confused about scheduled backups of my office. I installed an external media Pocket device that came w / my previous HP desktop to my new HP desktop. This unit has 160GBs & I used it to create a shadow of system which I understand is a copy of my entire W7 OS & all my personal files, photos, songs etc etc. I have also selected for my regular scheduled automatic backups.
I still have 60 GBs left after downloading my shadow system & various important personal documents. Now, I get an error message saying that this device has no storage sufficient for the scheduled backup of today. Therefore, I deleted everything except the last backup (not my shadow of system and personal files.) I checked help & it explains how minimize the amount of data in a backup, backup only some files have changed since the last backup. Remove all but the most recent backups. Now, I still have 60GBs free but get the same message that my storage device doesn't have enough free space left for the new backup.
Can't spend the scheduled backups to my main C: drive to my office? Since I have already a shadow system & a back along w / my personal files (which are only around 15-20GBs of this external device of 160GBs.) Because I've selected to back up only the changes made since the last backup, 60GBs should be more than enough to save the changes.

I understand the importance of having a shadow of the external system to the case where my hardrive takes a dump. But isn't my office normally store the backups scheduled in its main internal hardrive (1 to). Only, I use my desktop computer for personal use and don't really need to save all that changes since the initial backup. I'm not sure at this stage if 1. I can use an external device for backups. 2. do I really need to backup on a monthly basis? 3. can't select my internal office hardrive to store these backups?
Thank you Tech PC-savvy. are smile at my ignorance, which is fine, but seriously, it can get confusing to a novice like me.
But the search for knowledge is what these forums are all about right? :)

peace & thanks for enlighting all my PC tech challenged the noodle

Hello

Thanks for posting the request in the Microsoft community forums!
You can use the desktop for backup hard drive

We recommend that you back up your files on the hard disk that Windows is installed. Always store media used for backups (CD, DVD, or external hard drives) in a safe place in order to prevent unauthorized access to your files. You can also consider encrypting the data on your backup.

To learn more about backups, you can visit the links:
Back up your files
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/back-up-your-files
Back up your programs, files and system settings
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/back-up-your-programs-system-settings-and-files

Back up and restore: frequently asked questions

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/back-up-and-restore-frequently-asked-questions

Restore files from a backup

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/restore-files-from-a-backup

We know if you need help with the Windows operating system. We will be happy to help you. We at Microsoft, strive for excellence and provide our customers with the best support.

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