How to do a back up - full system

[Melissa]

I am after a way to back up - I have a lot of data that requires transferring from an external hard drive and my desk top.

Is the simple drag and drop the best way?

Thank you Forum

 

[Brink]

Hello Melissa,

If it's just files and not the operating system, then drag and drop would be the most reliable method to copy them to another location as a backup.

 

[Melissa]

It is just to back up documents and draggging them from the desktop.

I have been told so many different ways - I am very confused. It is a lot of data.

What is the best way to back it up?

 

[Brink]

Whatever method works best for you is what would be best.

If you are not going to be backing up often, then a straight drag and drop would work.