The worst-case scenario has befallen even the most careful computer user: a coffee mug spills on your laptop or an update wipes all your files and photos. Despite your best effort, accidents happen.

You never think losing your files will happen to you until it actually does, and you're caught without a backup. Backups are extremely easy to keep, so there's no reason not to have one. Here's how to ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Thorin Klosowski We’ve added backup instructions for Windows 11 and verified ...