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31 August 2023  Jennifer Thatcher  Technology Manager of Test Dept.
 

Summary
Learn the specific steps to back up important files on a Dell computer using Dell Backup and Recovery software and other practical Windows 10 backup tools.



Table of contents

table iconI. About Dell Computers
table iconII. How to backup and restore Dell computer files in Windows 10?
dell backup and recovery

I. About Dell Computers

Dell is the world’s number one computer systems company and a premier provider of computer products and services. The Dell computer produced by this company once occupied the top position in the personal computer market, which shows that the computer of this brand is very popular among users.
As computers penetrate into the work and life of millions of households, files in computers are increasingly valued by users. Timely and effective backup of the data in the computer can prevent the loss of important data in the device due to emergencies. In order to avoid unnecessary losses, the following will teach you two ways to back up and restore files on a Dell computer in Windows 10. No matter which method you choose to back up data, it is recommended that you regularly back up data to minimize possible The risk of data loss is minimized. Let’s take a look at it one by one.

II. How to backup and restore Dell computer files in Windows 10?

1. Use Renee Becca to backup Dell computer files

Renee Becca It is a tool specially used for system/hard disk data backup and restoration. It can help you back up and restore important data in your computer, such as programs, system configuration, emails, photos, videos, documents, bookmarks, etc. It adopts the leading incremental/differential backup technology, which can save you more time and disk space. In addition to supporting system backup, it also supports partition backup, hard disk backup, file backup, and disk cloning to meet your needs. need.
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How to Backup and Restore Dell Computer Files with Renee Becca?
Backing up and restoring files on a Dell computer with the help of Renee Becca is very simple, the specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: Download, install and run Renee Becca on the Dell computer, and select the (File Backup) option in the main interface (Backup) column. If you need to back up the system in your Dell computer, you can choose the (System Backup) function.
Select file backup options
Step 2: Next, select all the files that need to be backed up in (source file (device)), and select the hard disk partition to store the backup data in (destination).
Select files to backup
In addition, in (task plan), you can make a daily/weekly/monthly automatic backup plan and click (confirm) to enable the automatic backup function.
set backup time
In (Backup Scheme)-(Scheme Type), you can choose a suitable backup scheme mode according to your individual needs. Renee Becca has 5 backup schemes to choose from, namely version chain mode, single version mode, overall mode, incremental mode and diff mode.
Select backup plan mode
Renee Becca has 5 backup plans to choose from:
Version chain mode: Only the latest 5 versions are kept, and useless old versions are automatically deleted after the backup is complete.
Single version mode: Only the most recent version is kept, and the previous version is automatically deleted after the backup is complete.
overall pattern: Create a full backup.
Incremental mode: After the initial full backup, only incremental backups are created.
diff mode: After the initial full backup, only differential backups are created.

Step 3: Finally, click the (Backup Now) button to start executing the file backup command according to your settings, and you can see the progress of all backup tasks on the taskbar. After the backup is complete, you can click the (Restore) button to restore the files to the specified hard disk when necessary.
Check the file backup progress on the taskbar
Step 4: After that, select the location where the files are to be restored, and click the (Restore) button.
Choose where to restore

2. Use Dell Backup and Recovery to backup and restore Dell computer data

Dell Backup and Recovery is a built-in computer backup and restore tool for Dell computers, which supports backing up the entire system or some important files. If you use this tool to back up computer data, then when the computer encounters a virus attack, files are accidentally deleted, the operating system/software is damaged, or hardware fails, the tool can restore Windows system files.
It should be noted that this tool is pre-installed in the Windows 7/8/8.1 system. If you are upgrading from a Windows 7/8/8.1 system to a Windows 10 system, you will see Dell Backup and Recovery on the Dell Backup and Recovery control panel. For the recommended update, just update according to the prompts. If the Dell computer comes with a Windows 10 system, the computer will not be pre-installed with Dell Backup and Recovery. At this time, you can choose other methods for backup.
When using Dell Backup and Recovery for the first time, it is recommended to create a recovery medium (that is, a system image) first, so that the computer can be restored to the state when the system leaves the factory in the event of a system or hardware failure. The specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: First you need to prepare an external storage device (U disk or CD) of at least 8GB, turn on the Dell computer, and run the Dell Backup and Recovery software. Then find the (Recovery Media) option.
Select recovery media option
Step 2: Insert the external storage device into the computer, then select the inserted storage device (here select (USB Flash Drive)) in the recovery media interface, and click (Continue) (Continue).
select storage medium
After confirming the drive information, click the (Start) button to create a system image.
Determine the storage medium
Step 3: Finally click the (OK) button to complete the creation of the system image.
Determine the backup operation
How to restore a system image using an external storage device?
Step 1: Connect the external storage device holding the system image (aka recovery media) to the Dell computer. Start the computer, press F12 twice on the Dell Logo interface to enter the (Boot Menu) menu, and select CD/DVD drive or USB Storage Device. Soon you may see (Press a key to boot from CD/DVD) information, immediately press any key to start booting.
Step 2: Choose to run from (Run the program from your System Recovery Disc), and then click (Next).
Choose to run your computer from System Recovery Disc
Step 3: Then click (Next) twice in sequence, then you will see the interface for selecting the factory image file, check the factory image (system image) that needs to be restored, and click (Next) .
Check the image files that need to be restored
Step 4: Next, you can choose (Factory Refresh – Only restores the system partition and keeps other partitions contents.) (Factory Recovery – Deletes data & resets all partitions) (delete all data and reset all partitions) option. Usually choose the former, click (Next) after the operation.
Select recovery type
Step 5: At this time, the system will prompt to backup your files, if you need to backup, please select (Yes, backup my personal files) (Yes, backup my personal files), and make sure an external hard drive is connected to save the backup file . If you do not need a backup, select (No, erase my personal files) (No, erase my files). Click (Next) again. After the selection is complete, wait for the system to restore.
Choose data recovery method