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30 August 2023  Amanda J. Brook  Senior Product Manager
Last update by James Smith at 30 May 2024

Summary
How to backup computer windows 10? Safeguard your Windows 10 data with these three efficient backup methods to prevent potential loss.



Table of contents

table iconI. About the importance of backup
table iconII. What are the methods to back up the entire computer data on Windows 10 for free?
how to backup computer windows 10

I. About the importance of backup

Regular backups protect important computer data. By regularly saving additional copies, data security is enhanced. In case of data loss or damage, backups allow for quick restoration.
Therefore, in order to avoid data loss on the computer, it is recommended that you regularly back up the important data in the device in time. Let’s learn several ways to back up the entire computer data on Windows 10 for free.

II. What are the methods to back up the entire computer data on Windows 10 for free?

1. Backup computer data with Renee Becca

Renee Becca is an essential tool for system and hard disk data backup and restoration. It assists in backing up and restoring crucial data such as programs, system configurations, emails, photos, videos, documents, and bookmarks. Leveraging leading incremental and differential backup technology, it optimizes both time and disk space. The tool supports a wide range of backups including system, partition, hard disk, file backups, and disk cloning to address various requirements.
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Fullfill different backup needs Backup for disk, partition and system. Save disk space by backing up incremental /differential data.

Highly compatible Supports various files and storage devices.

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How to backup computer data with Renee Becca?
Backing up computer data with Renee Becca is simple. This includes system or other hard disk data. Here’s how to back up hard disk data. For system backup, refer to related steps. The steps for hard disk backup are:
Step 1: Download, install, and run Renee Becca on the computer, select the (disk/partition backup) option in the main interface. This option can back up the entire hard disk or partition.
Renee Becca backup function
Step 2: Select the hard disk to be backed up (source file/device). To back up the entire computer, choose each hard disk sequentially and store the backup data in the destination hard disk partition. For partition backup, select the Backup Partition option in the upper right corner.
select the disk
Step 3: In (Scheduler), you can set the daily/weekly/monthly regular backup and the time to automatically start the backup, and then click (OK) to start the automatic backup plan.
backup disk daily, weekly or monthly
Step 4: In Backup Scheme – Scheme Type, select a suitable backup scheme based on your needs. Renee Becca offers 5 options: version chain mode, single version mode, full mode, incremental mode, and differential mode.
backup mode of Renee Becca
Renee Becca offers five backup plans:

  • Version Chain Mode: Keeps the latest five versions, deleting old versions automatically post-backup.
  • Single Version Mode: Retains only the most recent version, deleting the previous one post-backup.
  • Full Mode: Creates a full backup.
  • Incremental Mode: After the initial full backup, only incremental backups are created.
  • Differential Mode: After the initial full backup, only differential backups are created.
Step 5: Finally, click the (Backup) button to execute the hard disk backup.
clone the disk with Renee Becca

2. Back up computer data through Windows backup function

The Windows system has its own backup function, which can be used to back up hard disk partitions and some system data (such as system images), etc. The specific operations are as follows:
Step 1: Run the Windows 10 computer, and enter (control panel) in the search box.
search windows Control Panel
Step 2: Next, click on the (System and Security) option.
windows 7 backup restore in control panel
Step 3: After that, find and click on the Backup and Restore (Windows 7) option.
Step 4: Click the (Set up backup) button to start setting up Windows Backup.
set backup
Step 5: Choose where you want to save the backup, it is recommended to choose an external hard drive, and then click (Next).
Windows backup
Step 6: On the “What do you want to back up” interface, you can select the (Let me choose) option and click (Next).
Windows backup
Step 7: Select the hard disk partition to back up, including options like System(C:), (D:), and the Windows recovery environment (S). After selecting, you can back up the partition and create a system image. Click Next.
Windows backup
Step 8: Confirm the backup location and items, adjust the automatic backup schedule if necessary, then click (Save Settings and Run Backup) and wait for the backup to finish.
Windows backup

3. Back up computer data with cloud storage

Besides the two free backup methods mentioned, you can also back up data online using cloud tools like Backblaze (https://www.backblaze.com/windows-online-backup.html) or Google Drive. This method saves computer and hard disk storage space.
Backblaze official website