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--- students:backing_up_data [2013/01/07 15:01] – Added video guides. abrashear
+++ students:backing_up_data [2014/06/26 09:46] – Added notes about File History. abrashear
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 ====== Backing Up Files ======
+There are several ways of backing up files on your tablet. The two methods recommended by the Help Desk are Google Drive and File History (Windows 8 only). In addition to these two methods you can also use Microsoft SyncToy or copy files manually.
-===== Recommended: Microsoft SyncToy =====
+===== Recommended: Google Drive =====
-See [[:using_microsoft_synctoy|Synchronize User Folder with External Media]] for a guide.
+See [[:google_drive|Google Drive]] for a guide on redirecting your documents folders to Google Drive. This is the easiest method of backing up your data and will automatically keep your documents safe online.
+If you prefer to use [[https://db.tt/21Mxm3Y|Dropbox]], you can use the guide for Google Drive to redirect your folders to your Dropbox instead.
 ===== Copying Folders Manually =====
-If you elect not to use Microsoft SyncToy, you can copy your profile folders manually to a flash drive or other external storage. This is probably faster if you only need to copy files once.
+If you elect not to use Google Drive or File History, you can copy your profile folders manually to a flash drive or other external storage. This is probably faster if you only need to copy files once but if you have to do it several times it gets to the point where simply using an automated method is more efficient.
 **Prepare Your Destination**
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   - Select all of the items in the folder.
     * Tip: You can quickly do this by holding CTRL and hitting A on the keyboard.
-  - Click on one of the selected folders and drag it over to your destination folder on the right side of the screen. Release the mouse over the destination.
+  - Click on one of the selected folders and drag it over to your destination folder on the right side of the screen. Press and hold down the CTRL key, then release the mouse over the destination.
   - Wait while the files are copied.
   - Once the copy is complete you may close the Windows and eject your destination media.