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07-07-2024
08:35 AM
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07-16-2024
10:55 AM
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JessikaV
Trying to backup my computer onto an external hard drive and I get message that I cannot copy several files without administrator rights, How do I get those on my HP Laptop 15?
07-07-2024 11:26 AM
If you're simply trying to copy files and folders to an external drive in order to make a backup -- that simply will NOT work. There are lots of hidden files and folders you can not get access to. This is NOT the way to make a backup.
The proper way to do this is to use an application designed to make image backups. The one I use all the time is Macrium Reflect but they have retired their free version and I don't know what limitations the trial version has.
A free alternative that I also use is Hasleo Backup Suite.
You should try these out and see which one you like the best.
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