How to back up Personal Files in Windows 8.1 to an External Drive
Description: This article will show you how to back up personal files in Windows 8.1 to an external drive.
- Connect your external drive.
- Press the Windows Key + I to bring up the Settings menu.
- Click on Change PC setting.
- Click on Update & Recovery.
- Select the File History category.
- Turn File History feature ON.
- Your personal files will start backing up automatically.
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