How to set external hard drive as backup destination with AOMEI Backupper?
Regularly backing up your data is an essential practice to ensure that you do not lose important information in the event of a system failure. AOMEI Backupper is an excellent tool to perform backup and, furthermore, it is very easy to use. In this article, we will explain how to set up a HDD external as a destination for Backupwith AOMEI Backupper. By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your files are protected and available if needed.
1. Step by step -- How to set an external hard drive as a backup destination with AOMEI Backupper?
- Step 1: Connect your external hard drive to your computer using a USB cable.
- Step 2: Make sure your external hard drive is correctly recognized by your computer.
- Step 3: Open AOMEI Backupper on your computer. You can find the icon on your desktop or in the start menu.
- Step 4: On the main interface of AOMEI Backupper, click “Backup” located on the left side of the window.
- Step 5: In the backup window, choose the files and folders you want to backup. You can select individual files or entire folders by clicking the “Add Files” or “Add Folder” button.
- Step 6: Once you have selected the files and folders, click the “Browse” button located in the “Destination” field.
- Step 7: A new window will open. Here, select your external hard drive as the backup destination.
- Step 8: Click "OK" to confirm your selection hard drive external as backup destination.
- Step 9: In the main window of AOMEI Backupper, click “Start” to start backup to your external hard drive.
- Step 10: AOMEI Backupper will start the backup process on your external hard drive. You can track the progress on the screen.
- Step 11: Once the backup is complete, you will receive a notification on the screen.
- Step 12: Congratulations! You have successfully set your external hard drive as a backup destination with AOMEI Backupper.
FAQ
Q&A: How to set an external hard drive as a backup destination with AOMEI Backupper
1. What are the requirements to use AOMEI Backupper?
1. To have a hard drive external available.
2. Download and install AOMEI Backupper on your computer.
2. How can I download AOMEI Backupper?
1. Open your web browser and head to the AOMEI official website.
2. Find the “Products” section and select “AOMEI Backupper”.
3. Click the "Download" button to start downloading the installation file.
3. How can I install AOMEI Backupper on my computer?
1. Open the downloaded installation file.
2. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.
3. After the installation is complete, open AOMEI Backupper.
4. How can I connect an external hard drive to my computer?
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the external hard drive.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a free USB port from your computer.
5. How to select external hard drive as backup destination?
1. Open AOMEI Backupper on your computer.
2. Click on the “Backup” option on the toolbar.
3. Select the files or folders you want to back up.
4. Click the “Browse” icon next to the “Destination” option in the program window.
5. Select the external hard drive as the backup destination.
6. How to schedule automatic backup in AOMEI Backupper?
1. Open AOMEI Backupper on your computer.
2. Click the “Backup” option on the toolbar.
3. Select the files or folders you want to back up.
4. Click "Scheduling" at the bottom of the program window.
5. Set the automatic backup frequency and schedule.
6. Click "OK" to save the programmed settings.
7. How to restore files from backup on external hard drive?
1. Open AOMEI Backupper on your computer.
2. Click on the “Restore” option on the toolbar.
3. Select the file or folder you want to restore.
4. Click the “Browse” icon next to the “Source” option in the program window.
5. Select the backup location on the hard drive external.
6. Click “OK” to start restoring the selected files.
8. How can I check if the backup to the external hard drive completed successfully?
1. Open AOMEI Backupper on your computer.
2. Click “Start” and select “Registration” from the drop-down menu.
3. In the “All Tasks” tab, find the backup on the external hard drive.
4. Confirm that the backup job shows a “Completed” status with no errors.
9. What should I do if backup to external hard drive failed?
1. Open AOMEI Backupper on your computer.
2. Click “Start” and select “Registration” from the drop-down menu.
3. In the “All Tasks” tab, find the backup on the external hard drive.
4. Right click on the backup task and select “Details”.
5. Review the error messages and make a note of them.
6. Check the connection of the external hard drive and the availability of sufficient space.
7. Try the backup again by following the steps above.
10. Can I use an external hard drive with existing data as a backup destination?
Yes, you can use an external hard drive with existing data as long as there is enough space available for backup. AOMEI Backupper will not overwrite existing data on the external hard drive during the backup process.