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Backing Up Files on an External Hard Drive

You can back up files on a compatible external hard drive with Carbonite.

Selecting Files for Backup

Carbonite automatically selects the data associated with your computer profiles. You can select additional data by right-clicking on the file or folder and selecting Carbonite; Back this up.

Removing Files From Your Backup

You can remove files, folders, and drives from the computer that has Carbonite installed and the deselected files will be removed from Carbonite backup within 72 hours.

Moving Carbonite Safe to Another Windows Computer

You can transfer your Carbonite Safe subscription from your old computer to your new or repaired computer to restore your files or start a new backup.

Supported Amount of Drives

Carbonite Safe offers our customers automatic, secure, easy-to-use cloud backup for their important data on one PC at an affordable price. In order to remain viable as a business, we must ensure that our users comply with our terms of service.

Carbonite Release Notes (Mac 2x)

You can view the latest Carbonite release notes in this article.

Selecting Files for Backup (Mac 1x)

This article explains how to select files for backup with the Carbonite version 1x for Mac.

Carbonite Plans and Features

This article covers the Carbonite Safe plans, features, and prices.

Important Things to Know About Carbonite Safe Backup Pro as You Get Started

This article contains information about Carbonite Safe Backup Pro that you may not be aware of when first installing the software.

FAQ: What Is Cloud Backup?

What Is cloud backup?

Configuring Full Disk Access for Carbonite (Mac 1x)

With the release of macOS Catalina, Carbonite must be granted access to Full Disk Access to allow the backup and restore of your files.

Determining the Status of Your Backup (Mac 1x)

You can determine the status of your Carbonite backup through the Carbonite Preference pane.

Carbonite Windows Version Release Notes

Carbonite Version 6.4.6 is the latest version of the Carbonite product. We are sure you will like the many enhanced features. Installing and identifying your computer(s) is easier than ever. Backing up your files is simpler and there is additional information provided about the status of your backed up files. Restoring your files is now even quicker and easier with additional choices for files you would like to restore first and choosing a destination for your restored files.

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