Can I use a external HD for a back-up and still add to it?


  1. Posts : 34
    Windows 7
       #1

    Can I use a external HD for a back-up and still add to it?


    I am looking to back up/system image a computer onto my external 1TB HD but I want to be able to add more files to it keeping the system image and backed up files in tact. Can I create a different directory and use that for additional files or will it not recognize the drive if I needed to re-image the hard drive?
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  2. Posts : 12,120
    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
       #2

    You should be able to with no problem.

    Have a look at this tutorial it is an excellent program for backing up making a image. Imaging with free Macrium

    Jerry
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  3. Posts : 34
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Also, can I format this external device into 2 partitions? If so, how?
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  4. Posts : 9,600
    Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #4

    ScottR02919 said:
    Also, can I format this external device into 2 partitions? If so, how?
    You can but why do you want to?
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