Best back-up for photos and files?

molezak

Hi could anyone advise me the best way I can back up my precious photos and documents on my PC on a budget? I have a LOT of photos and quite a lot of documents. A friend recommended a 2gb USB stick or two... what would you knowledgeable folk recommend? I have put some on cd but not sure if this is the best way...

thanks in advance..

Kate

chickflix

USB pens or an external Hard drive.

molezak

one like this be okay?? I know nothing!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-2GB-USB-2-PEN-DRIVE-VISTA-READY-BOOST-FLASH-DRIVE_W0QQitemZ230286275210QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item230286275210&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
thanks

DwainDibley

I'd go for a external hard drive. Do you have Windows XP, Vista or another operating system? Vista comes with a backup programme, can't remember if XP does.

You can get a deent external USB hard drive now for £50 or a bit less, sounds like you could get away with a lower capacity (Like a 100Gb one maybe?) which have come down in price now.

savemoney

I too would go for a usb2 hard drive but also back up on to dvdr just in case

molezak

£50 sounds like quite alot, not sure if my computer is worth even that anymore! But I guess if thats by far the best method... I have Windows XP. I don't know where to start when buying an external hard drive... what do I look for? If I was to use USB pens any advice on what to look for before buying?

Ta, Kate

superscaper

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