Windows backup solution like TimeMachine

[nuyorican]

As in, just backs up 'everything' to an external HDD, and you can just reload everything from that should the worst happen. Last time I looked you had File History which kind of backed up certain folders only.

Is that possible? Would it even work if you had a new Windows laptop with different specs?

I don't use cloud backup as there's no internet in my music room away from home where I use the Wndows machine. And reinstalling and configuring all the different plugins and tiny apps and optimising the OS for audio work every time I get a new machine is just a collosal ballache.

Yes, I know... 'Just get a Mac'. Which I have to a degree, I'm typing this on a Mac, but I'm still learning how they work so until I'm properly familiar and ironed out compatibility issues - I'm in limbo between Apple and Windows for now.

Thanks

[Mr Pointy]

It's not quite Time Machine but there are programs that will make scheduled images of a Windows drive to a USB drive or a NAS. Macrium is one:

https://www.macrium.com/products/home

I'm sure there are others that will be suggested.

[TonyRPH]

Backup is part of the O/S (Windows 10 and 11) - has been for some time.

Instructions here

[eeLee]

I'd fix the connectivity issue in that room, if I am honest. It will open up many options for you.

[Murph7355]

File History is very similar to Time Machine. Works well.

Full backups can be done using Backup.

No need for 3rd party apps. (Same with a/v - Defender works really well).