Using FreeFileSync for making external backups.
For basic usage, see the FreeFileSync QuickStart.
Short video tutorials are also available, covering the majority of common use cases.
Plug in external hard drive
Open FreeFileSync
Click on first config in left panel
1):
Docs & Email
Click Compare
Review Sync selections
2)
Pay special attention to:
3)
Blue arrows, indicating items to be restored
Trashcans, indicating items to be deleted
Yellow arrows showing items that have changed on both sides since last sync
If there are unexpected deletes or restores, hover over the center column and select an appropriate action: ignore, copy left, copy right, or delete.
If you click Compare
again, the changes you have made will be reset
Click Synchronize
Click on next config: Pictures & Videos
Click Compare
Review Sync as above
Click Synchronize
Close FreeFileSync
Eject the External Hard Drive
Put hard drive back in fire safe