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<blockquote data-quote="lovehungryman" data-source="post: 1018077" data-attributes="member: 37352">Hello MT users and staff! Happy 2023!First of, I have not been the type of person that uses backups as a way of keeping my PC safe (I know, I should). Until now, I have mostly clean-installed windows about every 6 months to have a fresh start, (files and more stuff I move to another external drive when/if need to). We have a desktop pc for all family members ( 3 of us as regular users) each with own login profiles, settings, files, games, etc. but it is becoming cumbersome to set the PC up and running time and time again. That is why I need advice as I have seen/read on internet that start backing up and do full system images backups might be a good option but since I am not used to, I don&#039;t know how to start.Note: I have used control settings restore option sometimes before.-Windows own options are good enough or better look for other software?-Full back ups, restore points or system images?-How often?-Do it on an external/internal drive?-Drive has to be attached to computer at all times, if so, what about if ransomware or other infection occur, does the backup drive also get infected?Since there are lots of programs around, I would prefer something easier and free to use for time being (I don&#039;t mind paying but I&#039;d like to test beforehand).Any more advice about how to go about I&#039;ll appreciate it.Thanks!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="lovehungryman, post: 1018077, member: 37352"] [B][I][U]Hello MT users and staff! Happy 2023![/U][/I][/B] First of, I have not been the type of person that uses backups as a way of keeping my PC safe (I know, I should). Until now, I have mostly clean-installed windows about every 6 months to have a fresh start, (files and more stuff I move to another external drive when/if need to). We have a desktop pc for all family members ( 3 of us as regular users) each with own login profiles, settings, files, games, etc. but it is becoming cumbersome to set the PC up and running time and time again. That is why I need advice as I have seen/read on internet that start backing up and do full system images backups might be a good option but since I am not used to, I don't know how to start. Note: I have used control settings restore option sometimes before. -Windows own options are good enough or better look for other software? -Full back ups, restore points or system images? -How often? -Do it on an external/internal drive? -Drive has to be attached to computer at all times, if so, what about if ransomware or other infection occur, does the backup drive also get infected? Since there are lots of programs around, I would prefer something easier and free to use for time being (I don't mind paying but I'd like to test beforehand). Any more advice about how to go about I'll appreciate it. Thanks! [/QUOTE]

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