Overview
For Elon University items, OneDrive should always be your primary backup method because it provides secure cloud storage, automatic syncing, and easy access across devices.
If you would like to back up your files—including music, videos, or pictures—on a Windows computer, please follow the steps below.
Back Up Files, Music, Videos, or Pictures
- Connect your external drive (USB, external HDD/SSD).
- Press
Win + E to open File Explorer.
- Under "This PC" - Navigate to Each Folder:
- Documents:
C:\Users\[YourName]\Documents
- Desktop:
C:\Users\[YourName]\Desktop
- Pictures:
C:\Users\[YourName]\Pictures
- Music:
C:\Users\[YourName]\Music
- Videos:
C:\Users\[YourName]\Videos
- Select the files/folders you want to back up.
- Right-click → Copy, then go to your external drive and Paste.
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Handy Hint
- For backups of individual files, network storage, a jump drive, or CDs are appropriate.
- For full backups of all of your computer data, we encourage the use of an external hard drive.
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Warning
After completing these steps, remove your storage media and keep it in a safe and separate location away from your computer.
- Avoid extreme heat or extreme cold.
- Keep it away from magnetic items (which can damage data).