How to backup files before formatting a laptop
Summary
TLDRIn this instructional video, Frank demonstrates the process of backing up files before formatting a laptop. He starts by connecting an external hard drive and then navigates to the Windows drive to locate the 'Users' folder, which contains personal files such as documents, music, and videos. After selecting all necessary files, he copies them to the external drive by creating a new folder. The video serves as a guide for users to safely back up their data before performing a system format.
Takeaways
- 🖥️ To format a system and run a backup, start by connecting an external hard drive to the system.
- 📂 Access the Windows drive to locate the root of the system where files are stored.
- 👤 Open the 'Users' folder to find personal files, including those from the desktop, downloads, music, contacts, videos, and pictures.
- 🗂️ Select all the files you wish to back up by highlighting them.
- 📋 Use the right-click option to copy the highlighted files.
- 🔄 After copying, navigate to the external drive to find or create a folder for the backup.
- 📁 Paste the copied files into the designated folder on the external drive to complete the backup process.
- 🔒 Ensure all important files are backed up before proceeding with system formatting.
- 🛠️ Formatting a system involves erasing all data and settings, so a backup is crucial to avoid data loss.
- ⚠️ Be cautious when formatting a system, as it will remove all existing data and settings.
Q & A
What is the first step Frank takes to prepare for formatting his system?
-The first step Frank takes is to back up his files by connecting an external hard drive to the system.
How does Frank access the root of the system where Windows is installed?
-Frank accesses the root of the system by navigating to the Windows drive, which is the location where Windows is installed and his files are stored.
What folder does Frank open to locate his personal files for backup?
-Frank opens the 'Users' folder to locate his personal files for backup.
What are the different types of files Frank mentions are stored in the 'Users' folder?
-Frank mentions files such as desktop files, downloads, music, contacts, videos, pictures, and documents are stored in the 'Users' folder.
How does Frank select all the files he wants to back up?
-Frank selects all the files he wants to back up by highlighting them in the 'Users' folder.
What action does Frank perform after highlighting the files for backup?
-After highlighting the files, Frank right-clicks to copy them.
Where does Frank paste the copied files for backup?
-Frank pastes the copied files into a folder he created inside his external hard drive.
What is the purpose of creating a folder inside the external hard drive according to the script?
-The purpose of creating a folder inside the external hard drive is to organize and store the backed-up files.
What does Frank mean by 'copy or defer' in the script?
-It seems there might be a typo or misunderstanding in the script. The correct phrase could be 'copy and then paste', which refers to the process of transferring files from one location to another.
What is the final step Frank mentions in the script for backing up files?
-The final step Frank mentions is pasting the copied files into the folder on the external hard drive.
Is there any mention of a specific software or method for formatting the system in the script?
-No, the script does not mention any specific software or method for formatting the system. It focuses on the backup process before formatting.
Outlines
💾 System Formatting and Backup Introduction
Frank introduces a tutorial on how to format a system and run a backup on a laptop. He starts by explaining the need for an external drive to back up files before formatting. He demonstrates connecting the external hard drive to the system and then proceeds to show how to copy files from the laptop to the external drive.
📁 Backing Up Files
Frank navigates to the Windows drive, which is the root of the system where Windows is installed and where his files are located. He opens the 'users' folder and accesses his main account to find all his files, including those from the desktop, downloads, music, contacts, videos, and pictures. He highlights the importance of selecting all necessary files for the backup and then copying them to the external drive.
🔄 Copying Files to External Drive
After copying the files, Frank shows how to paste them into a folder on the external drive. He has already created a folder on the drive to organize the backed-up files. The process involves right-clicking to copy the selected files and then pasting them into the designated folder on the external drive.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Format a system
💡Backup
💡External drive
💡Windows drive
💡Partition
💡Users folder
💡Desktop
💡Downloads
💡Contacts
💡Pictures
💡Paste
Highlights
Introduction to the process of formatting a system and running a backup
The necessity of using an external drive for backing up files
Connecting the external hard drive to the system
Instructions on copying files from the laptop before formatting
Locating the Windows drive as the root of the system
Explanation of the folder structure within the Windows drive
Accessing the 'Users' folder to find personal files
Identifying the main account folder within 'Users'
Listing the types of files stored in the main account (desktop, downloads, music, etc.)
Highlighting all files for the backup process
Copying the highlighted files to the clipboard
Navigating to the external drive for pasting the copied files
Creating a folder on the external drive for organized backup
Pasting the copied files into the newly created folder on the external drive
Completion of the backup process
Emphasis on the importance of backing up all types of files for a comprehensive system format
The simplicity and effectiveness of the described backup method
Transcripts
[Music]
good day my name is Frank and I'm here
to show you a short clip on how to
format a system and also how to run a
backup on your laptop firstly I'll start
by backing up my files now how do I do
that
first I'll need an external drive okay
I'll connect the hard drive to the
system
secondly now how do I copy out my files
from this laptop before I formats now to
do a backup on this system I'll go to
the windows drive this here is the drive
see this is the root of the system where
the windows is being installed and my
files are also in this partition open
drive see and I'll locate a folder
called users this is it I open my users
now our open the main accounts now here
here is the files these are all the
files I have in my sister starting from
the desktop the downloads
my music my contacts my videos pictures
is a all my fault now from here out
highlights all the files I want to back
home now these are all the files in my
system so our highlights okay I'll go
back after highlighting our copy just to
right-click
why if the shortcodes Cardosi
now after copying of copied out of copy
or defer then I go to my partition which
is the drive hitch the external drive a
toss plot I open it now already I
created a folder inside these hard
drives for open the folder ok as you can
see this is the folder so I'll simply
paste so tostão a copy
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