Protecting & Backing Up Data in Windows 10 (Fall Creators Update)
Windows 10 (Fall Creators Update)
| Intermediate
- 12 videos | 49m
- Includes Assessment
- Earns a Badge
To prevent data loss, you should always back up your data. Discover how to work with external devices to protect and backup your Windows 10 computer system. During this course, you will learn how to format your external storage device, how to store and retrieve files. See how to create data backup files, recover your data from a backup file, and create a system restore point. Get to know the security features and functions of Windows Defender. Configure and run a virus scan. Configure your protective privacy settings for your account, for your overall system, and for your input/output devices.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Use an external storage device in windows 10Copy data from an external storage device in windows 10Format your storage device in windows 10Back up your files in windows 10Recover your data from a backup file in windows 10Create a restore point in windows 10
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Get to know windows 10 securityRun a windows defender virus scanConfigure your windows defender virus scan settingsConfigure your windows 10 account protectionConfigure your overall privacy settings in windows 10Customize your privacy settings for input and output devices
IN THIS COURSE
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5m 17sUSB keys and external hard-drives are storage devices that can be used to transport or backup your personal and system files. You'll see how to connect, open and eject external storage devices in Windows 10. FREE ACCESS
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3m 45sOnce you have connected your USB key or external hard-drive, you can use it to transfer data to and from your computer. In Windows 10, you can begin transferring your data in a matter of clicks. FREE ACCESS
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3m 54sFormatting an external storage device will remove any data contained on it. Once this is done, you can start fresh with your file transfer and add files to your device. Doing so allows you to decide your device's display name, file storage system, and unit size. FREE ACCESS
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5m 23sWindows 10 features an automatic save function, File History, which can be used to backup your user files. This function can be set up to be executed at regular intervals, ensuring that a copy of your personal data is stored away safely. You can also store multiple versions of your data, and visualize those different versions that you have saved. If something happens, you can use the backup files to restore your lost documents. FREE ACCESS
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4m 41sIf you have been backing up your data using the File History save function in Windows 10 at frequent intervals, you can recover it at any time. This is particularly useful if you have inadvertently deleted your personal files or if you've applied changes that you no longer want to keep. FREE ACCESS
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4m 15sIf you want to protect your computer from any viruses or system errors, you can create a restore point. A restore point is a snapshot taken of your system at a certain time: if anything happens to your version of Windows 10, you can quickly return to a previous restore point created before the problem occurred. FREE ACCESS
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3m 34sYou can view several security settings for your device via the Windows Security area in Windows 10. From here you can manage and configure your virus scans, device performance, firewalls, application and browser control and family options. FREE ACCESS
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3m 45sWindows Defender is Windows 10's default anti-virus application. You can use it to scan your computer for any harmful files, viruses and malware. Windows Defender features three different types of scans: quick, full and custom. If the application finds any threats, they are quickly removed from your system and placed in quarantine. From there, you can decide what happens to the file in question. FREE ACCESS
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5m 4sThe Windows 10's virus scanner - can be adjusted to protect your computer in real-time. This means that if you happen to inadvertently download a virus, Windows Defender will identify the threat as it is happening and remove it. It's also possible to exclude certain file types and locations and include other removable devices in your scans. FREE ACCESS
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2m 53sIf you use a Microsoft account to sign in, Windows 10 gives you tools to protect your access. In this video, you will discover how to configure this protection from the Windows Defender interface. FREE ACCESS
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3m 30sKnowing how to configure your device's privacy settings is very important in order to make sure your apps only have access to information that you give permission for. In Windows 10, you can allow or refuse access for several apps and features like your location, account information, contacts and notifications. FREE ACCESS
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2m 59sIn Windows 10, you can customize your privacy settings for your input and output devices like your camera, microphone and voice-activated features. FREE ACCESS
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