Finally I get to write about setting up a simple backup plan for your digital pictures. Last week I have written about the things that you need in order to be able to backup your pictures. So, assuming that you have an extra hard disk (internal or external) you can start backing up your digital pictures. In this article I will explain how I backup my pictures using SyncBack Freeware software.
STEP 1. Download and install SyncBack software.
I assume that you have already done so. If you haven’t done so, use the link at the end of the article. The install is very simple…no need for instructions on this one.
Backing up your digital pictures is not very difficult if you have the right tools.
STEP 2: Create a new profile in SyncBack.
The first thing you need to do after you start SyncBack is create a new backup profile. You can create many profiles for backing up different folder structures. For example, I have six profiles: Backup iTunes, Backup My Documents, Backup My Pictures, Restore iTunes, Restore My Documents and Restore My Pictures.
Each profile holds the source and destination folders as well as the parameters that you have set. Parameters include: actions to take if source and destination are not in sync, filtering different types of files and many others.
STEP 3. Set source and destination folders.
Just browse to your source folder and then to your destination folder. If you have an external hard drive, make sure it’s connected to your computer. If you’re backing up your pictures choose My Pictures on your main hard drive and then My Pictures on the destination hard drive.
STEP 4. Set parameters.
You can click on the Advanced tab if you want to filter certain things or schedule your backups and many, many other options.
STEP 5. Run the backup.
Once the profile is set you will see it listed in the main window. Now you have a few options in terms as to what you can do with it. The simplest thing is to run it…so just right click on the profile and click Run (or you can just double click the profile). A feature that I also like is the Simulate, which shows you a list of what files will be copied before the operation is completed.
STEP 6. Be consistent.
The key to backing up your pictures is to do it consistently. I try to do a backup of my pictures at least once every other week. The point is: just remember to do it frequently. You will thank yourself when your hard disk will crash!
Additional resources for backing up your digital pictures
- Get SyncBack Freeware.
- Check out my favorite external drives for backing up your digital pictures:
USB only interface: Check out the Western Digital 2 TB Mirror Edition – Get the safety of the RAID architecture for a low price.
- How to setup your computer for easy data backup
- 3 things you need for you backup
- Backup your pictures safely using Western Digital My Book Mirror edition
- 5 easy steps to transfer your pictures using Windows XP Photo Wizard
- 5 reasons I backup my digital pictures frequently
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