Best Backup Drives For Windows Computer

I used this to back up my old desktop computer. It was easy to install, and I performed the backup using Windows Backup manager. It's compact, lightweight, and easy to use. I haven't had to access the backup yet, but I took a look at the files and it seems to have been a success. I'm glad to have the peace of mind.

Using this as a one of a couple of backup drives for video and photos for a Windows 11 environment. It works exactly as I expected it to with performance consistent with specifications in terms of transfer speeds and noise. I can't really speak to how well it will work under more intensive environments or over time, but I have had good experiences with WD drives lasting a long time.

I use this hard drive to backup my pictures and data. It easily mounts on my Windows 10 computer at home and is easy to use.

This is a solid hard drive. I wanted a good 2TB hard drive to use as a backup drive in my Windows 7 home computer. Using hard drives larger than 2TB is painful with Window 7. So, I wanted to get as much storage as I could. B&H had a GREAT price on this drive.

I'm using it to backup data files. I plugged it into a USB 2.0 port on my Windows Vista computer, and the computer recognized it immediately. It's fast and quiet. No complaints at all. Didn't use,need, or want the WD software. The price was definitely right.

I use this to connect to a HighPoint RocketStor 5322 Dual-Dedicated 6 Gbps eSATA Storage Dock. The purpose I use this setup for is Removable Backup Drives that are stored in the Safe to protect the data from Theft and Fire. I want to make an important note about Windows 8 and the use of this product. - Windows 8 and later shuts your computer down in a Hybrid Hibernation state, so that your computer starts up faster (if your OS is on an SSD it makes no difference in speed). If you leave this option turned on, it will not allow this controller to use the Drives connected to it as hot swappable and you will have many issues. If you turn this option off in Windows 8, everything works perfectly. - To get to this option in Windows 8 to turn it off, go to the Start button then click the magnifying glass for search and type po bu (stands for power button). Under Shutdown settings un-check Turn on fast startup (recommended). Click Save Changes at the bottom and then Re-start your computer. That is it, it will work perfectly now. I did not come up with that fix on my own I contacted HighPoint when I was having the issue and they first saw if they could recreate the issues I was having in their Lab and they were able to and told me they would contact me again when they have the issue resolved. A week later they contacted me and told me this fix for my OS. The issue had nothing to do with their hardware or software but an OS setting and they figured it out for me. I find that a rare thing these days and will Trust this company for future purchases if I need them.

six years in I bought this to become the primary so I can setup an offsite backup with the old model. Best to install the NVMe drives before you start otherwise you have to remove the drives after the fact.

I bought this particular case as part of my computer backup strategy - I wanted a rugged case that could hold up to 4 external hard drives so I can rotate my backups onto 1TB drives and then store the backup disks off site. I figured the yellow case would have higher visibility in a worst case where I would have to scramble to find it. The pick/pluck foam interior is very simple to use - conveniently partially cut in 1/4 squares so it's easy to pull out just as much as you need. I've used knives to cut the solid foam in Halliburton cases and they never end up as clean-looking as this.

Apart from being two outlets short of our last backup brick this brick is silently protecting one of our computer and hard drives. The price as part of the daily deal was appreciated. Recommended.

Use the OWC Drive Dock with WD 12TB Ultrastar drives as backup to my computer and video files. No complaints.