How to back up Personal Files in Windows 8.1 to an External Drive

Description: This article will show you how to back up personal files in Windows 8.1 to an external drive.

  1. Connect your external drive.
  2. Press the Windows Key + I to bring up the Settings menu.
  3. Click on Change PC setting.
    Windows 8.1 Change PC Settings
  4. Click on Update & Recovery.
    Windows 8.1 PC Settings, Update & Recovery
  5. Select the File History category.
    Windows 8.1 Update & Recovery, File History
  6. Turn File History feature ON.
    Windows 8.1 File History, Toggle
  7. Your personal files will start backing up automatically.

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