Q-Making a backup on a external HD thats in use

[greenwizard]

I never made a backup in 7.Im sure its pretty straight fwd once I go through with making a backup.
But my question is,If I make a full backup on a external that has music,games etc in it.Would I run into any trouble?It has no OS files in it.
Thanks

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello mate.


You would have a better time using Macrium instead of Windows backup, have a look at this tutorial at the link below and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.

Imaging with free Macrium



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To answer the question, you can store an image externally though be sure to create a separate file for it, don't just let it "go where it wants" to go.

 

[speedgamer01]

These will help u:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/615-backup-user-system-files.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/82379-backup-local-hard-disks-enable-disable.html