Back up Smart Hard dlDisk

[EmilyBarrantes]

Hi

Something happened with my computer about the smart hard disk error, the thing is that supposedly there is a way to back up all the stuff, but I don't know how, and with the all self study guides, I cannot lose that! 

[TheOldMan · Accepted solution]

If the computer still functions, then you can make a backup of the data.  That is assuming the hard drive has not failed completely.  If the computer does not work, you most likely will need a tech to recover the data.

Please explain more completely what has happened and what you have done.

The hard drive will need to be replaced, so plan on that as a first step.  Keep the old drive safe.  Then once the failed drive is out, come back for continuing care and help.

[EmilyBarrantes]

Still turns on

I have not touched anything, just because I know nothing about this, so I preferred look for a solution on the network

Something I can do? 

[TheOldMan]

If the computer still works OK, then make a backup of all the data you want to save.  Save it to an independent media IE: external flash drive, external hard drive, DVD or BluRay.  Do it immediately.

Assuming you are asking about this because a SMART warning appeared about the hard drive.

[EmilyBarrantes]

Yes, appeared a text about an error and doing a back up, but I didn't know if I could really save something of it, thank you! 🙂