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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.
Backing Up Files on an External Hard Drive (Mac 1x)
You can use Carbonite to back up files on an external hard drive from Carbonite within the Apple System Preferences.
File Types Carbonite Backs Up for Carbonite Safe
Carbonite automatically backs up the files that are most important to you, such as your pictures, documents and music. By intelligently scanning your computer, Carbonite does not include unnecessary files, which improves backup and restore speeds. Less common types of files can be manually added to your Carbonite backup. Review this article to understand what is and is not included in your backup.
Important Things to Know About Carbonite Safe as You Get Started
This article contains information about Carbonite Safe that you may not be aware of when first installing the software.
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.
Carbonite Plans and Features
This article covers the Carbonite Safe plans, features, and prices.
Carbonite Release Notes (Mac 2x)
You can view the latest Carbonite release notes in this article.
FAQ: What Is Cloud Backup?
What Is cloud backup?
Determining the Status of Your Backup (Mac 2x)
You can determine the status of your Carbonite backup through the Carbonite icon or the Carbonite User Interface.
Carbonite Windows Version Release Notes
Carbonite Version 6.5.1 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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