IanPeerless

Windows Backup to USB

I want to use Windows Backup to regularly backup files to a USB stick. When I click "setup" Windows Backup does not offer that USB stick as an option even when it is plugged in (it only displays the DVD writer). Is there a way of overcoming this problem?

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Answer

Naman R

Hi IanPeerless,

We will not be able to backup on USB drive. You can't save backups to a flash drive. Here are some links you may refer to:

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistaprograms/thread/6d6dd8d6-24df-476b-bf33-1f51eb8c7575

You may try backing up on USB external hard drive or CD/DVD’s

Refer the question “Why don't I see the location I want to back up to in the Back Up Files wizard?” from the below link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Back-up-and-restore-frequently-asked-questions (Holds good for Windows 7)

Refer the links for more information:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/backup-and-restore
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-your-files
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Set-up-or-change-automatic-backup-settings
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/How-does-Windows-choose-which-files-to-back-up
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-and-restore-frequently-asked-questions