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Attempting Backup - Problem
Jul 20, 2014 08:21:49 #
BboH wrote:
Jerry br Had the same thing happen to me about 6 y... (show quote)
I have a Synology NAS with two 3TB WD Red drives. So far, so good.
Jul 20, 2014 08:29:13 #
When I back up to external drives, I never use backup software because 2 years from now you may need those backups and that software is no where to be found or you forgot what software was used to back the files up. I drag the photos or documents into folders and they just copy over. I know there is no way to schedule backups with this method, but I have time machine and crash plan (cloud storage) for the scheduled hourly backups.
I will copy my important photos and files once a month or so to an external drive, that copy is my actually my 4th copy of the files.
I will copy my important photos and files once a month or so to an external drive, that copy is my actually my 4th copy of the files.
Jul 20, 2014 08:40:43 #
I use a utility called XXCOPY (free)to do all my backups.
There's a paid version which is a little smoother.
xxcopy C:\Files D:\Files /backup /S /PB /FF
xxcopy C:\Pictures D:\Pictures /backup /S /PB /FF
xxcopy C:\Files N:\Files /backup /S /PB /FF
xxcopy C:\Pictures N:\Pictures /backup /S /PB /FF
xxcopy N:\Pictures O:\Pictures /backup /S /PB /FF
xxcopy C:\PDF Files O:\PDF Files /backup /S /PB /FF
xxcopy C:\Utilities O:\Utilities /backup /S /PB /FF
The above switches allow only the changed files to be replaced.
D=2nd HD
N=flash drive
O=2TB external USB3 HD
Every app I use saves to C:\Files
I let Win7 Pro save an image every week.
I used to use an external HD on the network, but it was to slow.
Yes, I'm paranoid about protecting my data!
There's a paid version which is a little smoother.
xxcopy C:\Files D:\Files /backup /S /PB /FF
xxcopy C:\Pictures D:\Pictures /backup /S /PB /FF
xxcopy C:\Files N:\Files /backup /S /PB /FF
xxcopy C:\Pictures N:\Pictures /backup /S /PB /FF
xxcopy N:\Pictures O:\Pictures /backup /S /PB /FF
xxcopy C:\PDF Files O:\PDF Files /backup /S /PB /FF
xxcopy C:\Utilities O:\Utilities /backup /S /PB /FF
The above switches allow only the changed files to be replaced.
D=2nd HD
N=flash drive
O=2TB external USB3 HD
Every app I use saves to C:\Files
I let Win7 Pro save an image every week.
I used to use an external HD on the network, but it was to slow.
Yes, I'm paranoid about protecting my data!
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Jul 20, 2014 09:03:15 #
PACSMAN
Loc: MA
Even if you get this drive to work, would you ever trust it for your backups? If it didn't work 100% out of the box, I wouldn't back up anything to it.
Jul 20, 2014 09:06:33 #
What I didn't mention is that my external drives are NOT back up drives. I use them as primary storage. I use the Buffalo to store document data and I also have a Syslogic 2TB external - uses 1 1TB drives, configured RAID 0 upon which I keep my photographic data. I do have an automatic back-up on my C drive that stores on the Buffalo.
I hope its never tested but I am confident I secure against all but natural disasters. I have an external battery/Surge protection device.
I hope its never tested but I am confident I secure against all but natural disasters. I have an external battery/Surge protection device.
Jul 20, 2014 09:16:18 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Better sooner than after the warranty expires. Amazon is good about taking returns.
Did you try to contact WD? I have and they have a great customer support staff.
Jul 20, 2014 12:08:20 #
PACSMAN wrote:
Even if you get this drive to work, would you ever trust it for your backups? If it didn't work 100% out of the box, I wouldn't back up anything to it.
Exactly! I was able to back everything to it, and then it went kablooie (technical term). It's been reformatted and partially wiped with CCleaner.
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Jul 20, 2014 12:10:40 #
fritzbaker wrote:
I use a utility called XXCOPY (free)to do all my b... (show quote)
I recall a program like this from DOS days. I think it was called xcopy. One nice thing about DOS was that you could do just about anything working from the command prompt.
Jul 20, 2014 12:12:18 #
David Kay wrote:
Did you try to contact WD? I have and they have a great customer support staff.
No. I don't like to bother with so-called tech support. Too much waiting, too little support. If the new drive I receive doesn't work, I'll get a different brand or a 3TB. This is my first 4TB, and my first drive failure.
Jul 20, 2014 12:16:10 #
fritzbaker wrote:
Open Windows Explorer, click on Computer, right click on the drive and format it.
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Jul 20, 2014 12:20:43 #
dgswan
Loc: Overland Park, Kansas
Understand your reluctance, Jerry, but I just bought the same ext backup drive from WD and their support folks were extraordinary! It's a terrific system and I was pleasantly surprised by the tech support....try it, you'll like it!! :) They do a remote access and walk you through what they are doing....it's painless.
Jul 20, 2014 12:34:49 #
jerryc41 wrote:
It still is. Type "command" in the "search programs and files" box on the Start menu. Then, type "help xcopy". It will be just like the good old days. All the stuff is there.I recall a program like this from DOS days. I think it was called xcopy. One nice thing about DOS was that you could do just about anything working from the command prompt.
Jul 20, 2014 13:23:54 #
bsprague wrote:
It still is. Type "command" in the "search programs and files" box on the Start menu. Then, type "help xcopy". It will be just like the good old days. All the stuff is there.
There is an updated version that comes with Win 7 and 8 called "Robocopy." It has some additional functionality. All three of these utilities will run from batch files. One word of caution. None of these utilities will copy open files, so close all files that you wish to copy.
Jul 20, 2014 15:04:44 #
dgswan wrote:
Understand your reluctance, Jerry, but I just bought the same ext backup drive from WD and their support folks were extraordinary! It's a terrific system and I was pleasantly surprised by the tech support....try it, you'll like it!! :) They do a remote access and walk you through what they are doing....it's painless.
Jerry, I have to agree with dgswan on this one. I had similar problems with the WD 3T that I installed over a year ago. The tech support guys walked me through it all and with their remote access, solved my problem. I have now used that 3T unit for over a year and never had another problem.
Jul 20, 2014 15:18:19 #
PattyBWest wrote:
Jerry, I have to agree with dgswan on this one. I had similar problems with the WD 3T that I installed over a year ago. The tech support guys walked me through it all and with their remote access, solved my problem. I have now used that 3T unit for over a year and never had another problem.
Well, it's boxed and ready to go out tomorrow morning, and a new one will arrive on Tuesday. If that one doesn't work, maybe I'll try tech support. Although, if the computer recognizes it only intermittently, I wouldn't trust it.
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