How do I backup my entire computer to OneDrive?

OneDrive is a web-based file synchronization tool developed by Microsoft. It is a free online storage service that allows users to store and share files and folders. In addition to Windows systems, OneDrive is also supported on Mac and mobile devices. As soon as files are uploaded to the cloud, they are automatically synchronized between different devices, allowing you to access them from anywhere.

How do I backup my Windows 10 computer to OneDrive? There are many ways to backup computer to OneDrive in Windows 10 and other Windows operating systems. Below we will explain the OneDrive computer backup method from two aspects, automatic backup and manual backup.

Section 1. Backup computer to OneDrive on Windows 10 - automatically

Regarding how to complete OneDrive computer backup on Windows 10/8/7 automatically, we have included two feasible methods here. One is to use the OneDrive desktop sync client, and the other is to use professional third-party backup software. More information and a detailed OneDrive PC folder backup guide are displayed as follows.

Way 1. Auto backup important folders to OneDrive with desktop app

An easy way to back up important PC folders to OneDrive is to use the OneDrive desktop app. It supports you to perform OneDrive automatic backup of important computer folders including Desktop, Documents, and Pictures. When you run the software on your computer, it creates a folder on your computer called "OneDrive", which allows you to upload files to the cloud through this folder.

Here are steps of using OneDrive for backup in Windows 10 computers with the desktop app:

Step 1. Search for “OneDrive” in the Windows 10 search box to open it.

Step 2. Set up OneDrive by signing in with your account and determine the OneDrive folder location on your computer.

Step 3. Then, enable OneDrive to sync with computer by ticking Sync all files and folders in OneDrive. Then, there would be a OneDrive folder on your computer.

Step 4. Open the OneDrive Settings > Backup > Manage backup to select the folders you wish to backup with OneDrive automatically and press Start Backup.

However, there are many limitations to using the desktop app to backup Windows 10 to OneDrive. It only supports automatic backup of certain folders. If you desire to get OneDrive backup folders outside OneDrive folder, you need to manually upload them.

Moreover, it will sync all the cloud files locally, which may take up a lot of computer hard disk space. And, it does not support backup system files. Therefore, to better meet the diverse computer backup requirements, using a more comprehensive and stable cloud backup tool - CBackup is a better choice.

Way 2. Backup entire computer to OneDrive automatically with CBackup

CBackup is a professional cloud backup and restore tool that can help you automatically backup entire computer to OneDrive for free. It also supports hard drive backup, like backing up C drive to OneDrive, as well as file/folder backup.

It uses incremental backup technology to save storage space while speeding up the backups. With it, you can use OneDrive as a backup tool only without syncing cloud files locally.

It is very simple to enable OneDrive automatic backup on Windows 10 with CBackup cloud backup software. Specific guidelines to get Windows 10 backup files to OneDrive are as follows.

Step 1. Download, install, and launch the CBackup desktop application. Apply for a CBackup account and sign in.

Step 2. Click Storage > choose OneDrive > Authorize Now to finish the authorization to connect CBackup with OneDrive cloud storage.

Step 3. Navigate to Backup and choose the Backup PC to Public Cloud option.

Step 4. Add your computer as the backup source and specify OneDrive as the backup destination.

Step 5. Tap on Settings on the bottom left and choose an auto backup mode for computer backup in the Scheduler tab.

Step 6. Lastly, click on Start Backup to backup computer to OneDrive in Windows 10 simply.

In addition to backing up PC to OneDrive, CBackup has other powerful features at your disposal:

• Sync computer to cloud - You can one-way sync your computer to OneDrive, Google Drive, etc. with the Sync feature.
• Cloud-to-cloud backup/sync - It supports backup and sync files between different cloud drives with no file size limit.
• Backup computers to CBackup Cloud - You can use CBackup Cloud to create computer backups, which gives 10GB of free space and expandable huge cloud backup space.
• Expand OneDrive storage - You can increase OneDrive storage for free by combining multiple accounts.

Section 2. Manually backup computer to OneDrive on Windows 10

If you just need to backup a small number of computer files, uploading data through the OneDrive web interface is also a viable option.

Step 1. Open the OneDrive website and sign in to it.

Step 2. Click Upload on the Files section. If you want to upload single files, select the Files option. Otherwise, choose the Folder option to locate the computer data you want to backup with OneDrive.

Summary

If you want to backup computer to OneDrive on Windows 10, you may first think of uploading your computer files directly into the OneDrive sync folder. However, this does not automatically backup all your computer files. If you intend to create an automatic backup of your entire computer, you can give CBackup backup software a try.