Power Supply

[SavemyPC123]

Hi NonSequitur777

I appreciate all the hard work you did for windows 8 but I do have Windows 10 Home 64 Bit. Is it the same process?

As for a new desktop.... Any reason I should switch to Intel? I have had this unit with a AMD processor for 11 years now. I have no understanding about the 2 processors, everyone says go for intel it is better. Also would you stick with HP or is another brand better. I do not like that they now have a proprietary motherboard that is no longer like the rest of the industry. I am told that you cannot expand on most HPs. Any thoughts?

On another note: To hold me over until Black Friday/Cyber Monday, I ordered a power supply on e-bay (100 % on rating) supposedly it is brand new?! Highly doubtful but we will see if I can swap it out without destroying the rest of this old PC. I will back everything up first.  

Thank you for all your help,

Lisa

[NonSequitur777]

@SavemyPC123,

Given what you said your main purposes is with a PC, there is no compelling reason per se to switch to an Intel processor-based system.  Mostly preferential, nothing that should keep you up at night. And I would suggest sticking with HP, especially when there are favorable offers available, such as the Costco link I posted.

To save your data from your Windows 10 Home 64-bit drive to an external drive, you can use several methods, including built-in Windows tools, third-party software, or cloud storage. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it using built-in tools:

Method 1: Use Windows Backup and Restore

1. Connect your external drive: Plug in your external hard drive or USB flash drive to your computer.

2. Create a Backup: a. Type "Backup" in the Windows search bar and select "Backup settings." b. Click on "Go to Backup and Restore (Windows 7)." c. Click on "Set up backup" and select your external drive as the destination.

3. Choose what to backup: a. You can let Windows choose what to backup automatically, or you can customize it by clicking "Let me choose" and selecting specific folders and files.

4. Start the backup: Click "Next" and then "Save settings and run backup" to initiate the backup process.

5. Wait for the backup to complete: This may take some time, depending on the amount of data.

Method 2: Use File Explorer

1. Connect your external drive: Plug in your external drive.

2. Open File Explorer: Press Win + E or search for "File Explorer" in the Windows search bar.

3. Select the files and folders: Navigate to the files and folders you want to copy to the external drive. You can use Ctrl or Shift keys to select multiple items.

4. Copy the selected items: Right-click on the selected items and choose "Copy" from the context menu.

5. Paste into the external drive: Go to your external drive in File Explorer, right-click, and select "Paste" to copy the selected items.

6. Wait for the copying process to finish: The time it takes depends on the amount of data you're copying.

Method 3: Use Backup Software (Optional)

You can also use third-party backup software like Acronis True Image, Macrium Reflect, or EaseUS Todo Backup for more advanced backup options and scheduling.

Remember to regularly back up your data to ensure you have the latest versions saved.

Once you've successfully backed up your data to the external drive, it's important to safely eject the external drive before physically disconnecting it to prevent data corruption. To do this, right-click on the drive in File Explorer and select "Eject."

By following one of these methods, you can save your data from your Windows 10 Home 64-bit drive to an external drive and ensure it is protected in case of data loss or hardware failure.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[SavemyPC123]

Thank you so much for all you help and most importantly your time!!! I appreciate all the valuable information which you shared with me!!!

Best Regards,

Lisa

[NonSequitur777]

Lisa,

You are most welcome!

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777