Draft:Backing up files on your PC

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About this article

This article includes links to instructions and information about the various options for school-related and personal file storage on your WSU Windows-based, HP EliteBook provided through the E-Warrior Digital Life and Learning Program or your WSU desktop. Use this information as part of your normal backup routine or to prepare for a laptop exchange or re-imaging. It is intended for employees.

Before you begin

Before you start copying and pasting files, please consult the following articles as needed:

Where to backup your files

When it comes to storing school-related and personal files, you have several choices:

Microsoft OneDrive

This is our "cloud storage" solution, a fancy way of saying that your data is stored on off-campus servers owned by Microsoft. Once you have stored your files in your OneDrive for Business, you can access them from any computer with an Internet connection, anywhere in the world. You can also access your OneDrive for Business using a tablet or smartphone. This is the only cloud storage option supported by WSU.

WSU personal network storage (employees only)

Sometimes referred to as your "R Drive," this campus storage space can be accessed from your laptop while on campus and from off-campus using VPN. Students do not have this storage option.

Fig 1. Hard drive and home folder icons for HP 840

External storage media

WSU can only provide limited support for SD cards and external hard drives and they cannot be used to store private university data, but they are a popular storage choice. Use them at your own risk.

Next copy your bookmarks and application specific files

  • Go back to the checklist for information on how to back up your bookmarks and data stored by applications.

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