Is Windows Built-in Backup Any Good?

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Larissa· Answered on Feb 27, 2023

Windows system comes with two built-in backup tools: Backup and Restore and File History separately. You can use both of them to create basic backups for your files and folders. 

Some advantages of these two Windows built-in backup tools include the following:

• Meets the basic backup needs
• No third-party software installation
• Set a scheduled backup plan to perform backup automatically
• backup data to external hard drives

But these two tools are not exactly the same, and they are different in terms of compatible systems and specific functions.

File History is available on Windows 8/8.1/10/11, and it is mainly designed to back up various versions of personal files, like music, videos, documents, desktop folders, etc. If you delete these files by mistake, you can use the File History to restore them with ease. 

Backup and Restore is compatible with Windows 7/10/11 systems, and it is a good option for creating a system image or backup specific files or folders.

Overall, Windows built-in backup tools are good for satisfying basic backup needs but not ideal for computer security. 

If you want to safeguard your data in every aspect, third-party backup software, like EaseUS Todo Backup Home, is necessary. It is a professional backup and restore program that supports file/folder/system/disk/partitionApp data backup, and saving backups to hard drive, NAS, cloud services, and security zone. 

Not only the basic features, but EaseUS Todo Backup Home also supports scheduled backup, disk cloning, creating WinPE bootable disks, etc., to make your backup personalized and customized.

Considering these factors, EaseUS Todo Backup Home is a better choice than the two Windows built-in backup tools. It will ensure the definite security of your Windows computer and keep every file safe. 

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