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Backup and Data Recovery: Guides for Safely Storing Your Files

A lost file, a disk that does not show up in the system or a corrupted USB stick are common problems that can cost you hours of work. In this category you will find practical guides for recovering deleted and overwritten data, fixing problems with external drives and memory cards, as well as tips on how to get to your data when a device no longer works as it should.

Besides recovery, we also cover prevention: how to properly set up a 3-2-1 backup, whether OneDrive or Google Drive is enough, how to make a backup before reinstalling Windows and how to safely transfer data to a new computer. The guides are written for home users and small and medium businesses, with clear steps you can apply right away.

  1. Accidentally deleted files: how to recover them on WindowsAccidentally deleted files on Windows? Learn how to restore them from the Recycle Bin, previous versions, or backup, and what to do if nothing works. Medium 20 min
  2. External drive not showing up: how to get it working againExternal drive not showing up in Windows or macOS? Learn steps to check the cable, Disk Management, drivers, and safely get the drive working again without data loss. Medium 20 min
  3. Corrupted SD card or USB: how to rescue photos and filesSD card or USB not reading, asking to be formatted or reporting an error? Learn how to safely extract photos and files before any repair attempt. Medium 45 min
  4. 3-2-1 backup rule: how to protect your data without complicationsLearn how the 3-2-1 backup rule protects data from disk failure, ransomware and accidental deletion, with concrete steps and tools you already have. Easy 45 min
  5. OneDrive or Google Drive: Is the Cloud Enough for BackupFind out when OneDrive and Google Drive are sufficient backup, where they have gaps, and how to set up data protection that actually works in practice. Medium 20 min
  6. Overwrote an Excel or Word file: how to restore the old versionOverwrote an Excel or Word file and lost the old content? Restore the previous version from AutoRecover, version history, OneDrive or backup, step by step. Easy 15 min
  7. NAS backup for small businesses: how to set it up properlyLearn how to properly set up NAS backup in a small business: choosing the device, RAID, shared folders, scheduling backups, and testing recovery. Medium 90 min
  8. Backup before Windows reinstall: what to saveBefore reinstalling Windows, be sure to save documents, photos, browser profiles, email, license keys and settings. Here is the complete list and procedure. Medium 60 min
  9. New computer: how to safely transfer all data from the old oneHow to transfer documents, photos, email and settings from an old computer to a new one, without data loss and without security risks. Step by step, with backup verification. Medium 90 min
  10. Laptop won't turn on: how to recover data from the diskLaptop won't turn on and your data is trapped on the disk? Learn safe steps to remove the disk, connect it to another computer, and rescue your files. Medium 45 min
  11. USB drive asks to format: how to save your data firstUSB or SD card asks to format? Don't agree right away. Learn how to save photos and files before formatting and what to do if the disk is not readable. Medium 30 min
  12. Windows File History: how to restore files from a previous backupIf you lost or overwrote a file, Windows File History can restore it from a previous backup. Learn how to enable and use this feature. Easy 10 min
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