Then you'll need to safely remove the drive to ensure no files are lost or corrupted. Verify your files are correct and remove the storage deviceĪfter you have copied or moved your files onto an external storage device, you can verify they're in the right location by browsing the external drive. Make sure to also move files from locations like your Documents, Desktop, Downloads, Favorites, Music, Podcasts, Pictures, and Videos folders.
You may need to repeat steps 3 – 5 if you have files stored in multiple locations. Your files and folders will begin copying to your drive. Once you have files and folders highlighted, make sure you're in the Home tab, then select Organize > Copy to, and select your external storage device name from the list of options. To copy multiple files, hold CTRL as you select additional files or folders.
Locate the files you wish to copy, or the folders where those files are stored. Back up files from your current PC to an external storage deviceĬonnect your external storage device to your current PC.
