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Windows 10: create Backup - how to properly

  • Oct 25, 2025
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Also in Windows 10, you should regularly create a Backup to save your data. We will show you how to start the backup.

Backup in Windows 10 build

  1. Open the Start menu in Windows 10 and search for "control panel".
  2. Under the category "System and security" you can find the item "security and maintenance".
  3. Select the bottom-right of the "restore" and then "system restore configuration".
  4. Then click the "Create" Button, it is backed up your current System.
Windows 10: creating a Backup
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Windows-creating a Backup: The correct hard drive

In order for your Windows Backups in case of an emergency are safe, you should copy the data to an external hard drive. Should have sufficient storage space and work especially quickly.

  • Suitable models can be found in our always - current list of the best 2.5-inch. These models are perfectly suited to Transport, as they fit in almost any pocket.
  • More memory for larger sizes you will get, however, with a 3.5-inch hard drive. The fastest models in this class can be found in our detailed Test Ranking.
Backup hard drive from Transcend

Download-Tip: Ashampoo Backup

A recommended and free Backup Suite comes from the home Ashampoo and can be downloaded for free CHIP. With Ashampoo Backup , create different ways of Backups of your files. Practically, the possibility to make Backups according to a certain schedule is primarily.

In the next practical tip we show you how to in case of problems, Windows 10 without CD restore. See also the Video above. You should Create a backup individual in need of help, then contact the experts in the CHIP Forum.

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