How to back up Windows 10 to an ASUSTOR NAS
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It’s incredibly important toback up your Windows 10 PC. Traditionally, we had to use external storage mediums like discs and USB drives to achieve this and while external drives are still a viable option, you can alsoback up Windows 10 automaticallyusing a NAS.
How to back up Windows 10
Before we cover the two methods of backing up your Windows 10 installation, you’ll need to make sure the ASUSTOR NAS is mapped within Windows as a network drive.
File History
File History is a tool in Windows 10 that copies files to an external location. This way, should your main drives fail, Windows 10 self-destructs, or you happen to accidentally delete a file, you have access to additional copies.
File History could then be configured to exclude specific folders and how frequent backups are made. If you want to access files saved using this tool, simply launch File History.
Backup and Restore
File History may be enough for some, but doing this alone may not safeguard against other issues, which is where the traditional Backup and Restore tool comes into play. Here’s how to use it:
Windows 10 should now start backing up to thebest ASUSTOR NAS. This area is where you can also apply backups to restore previous system states. If you’d rather use a third-party tool to handle backups, many have support for Synology NAS and other units. Regardless, it’s best to back up everything on your PC.
If you’re looking for the best value NAS from ASUSTOR, look no further than the LOCKERSTOR 2 AS6602T. It has two drive bays, an Intel processor, and everything you need to set up your very first home NAS.
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Rich Edmonds was formerly a Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He’s been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him on Twitter at@RichEdmonds.
